Midi-Lathe Instruction Manual

The total bed length of the lathe (center to center) can be increased to 37" by purchasing and installing an accessory bed

extension. To attach the bed extension to the lathe:

1. Align the two holes in the end of the lathe bed (A) Fig. 30 with the two holes (B) in the end of bed extension. Fasten the

extension to the lathe bed with two M10 x 40 x 1-1/2" hex head screws, lockwashers, and flat washers (C) using the

supplied wrench (D).

2. IMPORTANT: Before tightening the screws, use a straight edge (E) Fig. 33 to level the lathe bed (A) with the bed

extension (B).

Disconnect the machine from the power source

ATTACHING THE BED EXTENSION

Fig. 30

Fig. 31

LATHE TOOLS

Standard wood turning tools come in several different

configurations (Fig. A1). The majority of turnings will

require the gouge tool (A) Fig. A1. Use this round-nosed

hollow chisel for roughing cuts, cove cuts, and other

operations. The skew chisel (B) is a double-ground flat

chisel, with an angled end. Use this tool for smoothing

cylinders, for cutting shoulders, beads, vee-grooves, etc.

The parting tool (C) is a double-ground chisel, used for

cutting-off, or for making straight incisions or sizing cuts to

any required diameter. Use the round-nose scraper (D) for

mostly hollowing work, and the square-end scraper for the

outside of bowls.

The following directions will give the inexperienced operator a beginning point for common lathe operations. Practice on

scrap material before attempting serious work.

MACHINE USE

Fig. A1