Use and Care Manual

OPERATION - SPINDLE TURNING
SANDING THE WORKPIECE
Adjust the lathe to a slower speed for sanding and finishing. High speed can build friction while sanding and cause
burns in some woods. The cleaner the cuts, the less sanding will be required. So try to make the cuts as refined as
you can before moving to the sanding process.
1. Use sandpaper finer than 120 grit, as coarse sandpaper may scratch the workpiece. Fold the sandpaper into a
pad will allow easier and safer sanding. Do not wrap the sandpaper around your fingers or the workpiece.
2. Apply light pressure to the workpiece during sanding. Use power-sanding techniques to avoid concentric sand-
ing marks around your finished piece.
3. Progress through finer grits of sandpaper until the desired surface is achieved. Finish sanding with 220 grit sand-
paper.
FINISHING THE WORKPIECE
1. Turn off the lathe. The workpiece can be left on the lathe when applying finish.
2. Remove the sanding dust with tack cloth or compressed air.
3. Apply the finish using a brush or paper towel. Let the finish stand for several minutes and remove any excess
finish before restarting the lathe.
4. Start the lathe at the lowest speed, as high speed may cause the fresh coat to splash. Allow the finish to dry and
sand the workpiece with 320 to 400 grit sandpaper.
5. Apply a second coat of finish and buff the workpiece.
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