Draper WTL30 Owner's Manual

WOOD LATHE• INSTRUCTIONS •IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY TOENSURE THE SAFE AND EFFECTIVE USE OF THIS TOOL.MODEL WTL30 STOCK No.55

ASSEMBLY cont’dNext, if the workbench or stand is large enough,secure the base of the inner pulley cover ✹✌ to theworkbench/stand using three wood or

ASSEMBLY cont’dTAILSTOCK/BED KEYWAY ADJUSTMENTThe tailstock ✿✌ Fig. 15 supports the workpiecewhen spindle turning. To prevent the tailstock roofingdu

WOOD LATHE ADJUSTMENTSCHANGING SPEEDSFig.20. shows the belt on the outside end of thepulleys. In this position the spindle will turn at2980rpm. Should

WOODTURNING OPERATIONSRead and understand the following pages of thismanual as they explain and illustrate the correct useof the turning tools, positi

WOODTURNING OPERATIONS cont’dINDEXING:There are 36 equally spaced holes in the spindlepulley, see Fig.26. The index pin will locate into oneof these h

USING WOODWORKING CHISELS:Professional woodturning chisels have handles approximately 10″ long. This provides the operator withgood grip and leverage.

KNOWING WHEN TO CUT ANDWHEN TO SCRAPE:There are two different approaches to the work whenturning. The first is toward a circumference of theworkpiece

WOODTURNING OPERATIONS cont’dPOSITIONING THE TOOL REST FORCIRCUMFERENCE TURNING:When turning the object is to pierce the outersurface of the wood to a

WOODTURNING OPERATIONS cont’dIf the tool rest is positioned too far away from theworkpiece as shown in Fig.38., the chisel whencorrectly held will aga

WOODTURNING OPERATIONS cont’dPOSITIONING THE TOOL REST FORDIAMETER SCRAPING:When diameter scraping, the area to the right of thecentre is moving upwar

Whilst every effort has been made to ensure accuracy of information given in this manual is correct at thetime of going to print, the Draper Tools pol

WOODTURNING OPERATIONS cont’dUSING A SKEW CHISELTwo skew chisels – 1⁄2″ and 1″ are all that are requiredfor general use although other sizes are avail

WOODTURNING OPERATIONS cont’dUSING A PARTING CHISELA parting chisel has one primary purpose – to cutstraight into the workpiece as deep as desired, or

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIESWTL30 WOOD LATHE ACCESSORIESThe following accessories are available from your local Draper Power Stockist.Wood lathe standPart No.

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART- 23 -NOTE: Repairs should only be carried out by a qualified person.Trouble Probable Cause RemedyMotor will not run. 1. Defectiv

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POWER SUPPLYCONNECTING YOUR MACHINE TO THE POWER SUPPLY: (230V ONLY)To eliminate the possibility of an electric shock your machine has been fitted wit

GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSFOR POWER TOOLS1. KNOW YOUR POWER TOOLRead and understand the owner's manual and labels affixedto the tool. Learn its

ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULESFOR WOOD LATHES- 6 -FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY:Read and understand the instruction manual before operation.1. Always wear eye protecti

UNPACKINGASSEMBLY- 7 -IMPORTANT:To correctly assemble and adjust this wood lathe,please read the following instructions carefully.NOTE:To secure the w

ASSEMBLY cont’d- 8 -Carefully lift the headstock ✫✌ Fig.3. onto theworkbench/stand. Now line up the holes ✬✌ in thebase of the headstock with the ho

ASSEMBLY cont’dSECURING THE BED TO THE HEADSTOCKSlide the tailstock assembly ✳✌ Fig.7. and tool restassembly ✴✌ onto the bed as shown in Fig.7.Now i