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2. The Lathe will need to be located on a surface capable of bearing the combined weight of the Lathe and intended workpieces. The surface must be able to withstand the vibration generated by the Lathe during operation. 3. The Lathe must be completely level, left-to-right and front-to-back, or the Lathe will not rotate properly and may become damaged. 4. The unpainted surfaces are coated with a waxy oil to protect them from corrosion during shipment. Remove the coating with a solvent cleaner or citrus-based degreaser. Avoid chlorine-based solvents since they will damage the paint. 5. Route the power cord along a safe route to reach the work area without creating a tripping hazard or exposing the power cord to possible damage. Headstock spindle to support work between centers at both ends. Centerline: An imaginary line extending from the center of the Spindle through the center of the Tailstock ram, representing the central axis of the lathe around which the work rotates. Chuck: A clamping device for holding work in the lathe or for holding drills in the Tailstock. Tool Rest Base: Movable platform where the Tool Rest is mounted; it can be set at an angle to the workpiece (also known as compound slide and compound rest). Faceplate: A metal plate with a flat face-mounted spindle to hold irregularly shaped work. Facing: A lathe operation in which wood is removed from the end of a workpiece to create a smooth surface. Definition of Terms Bed: Main supporting casting running the length of the lathe Headstock: The main casting mounted on the left end of the Bed where the Spindle is mounted. Houses the Spindle Gears. Between Centers: A dimension representing the maximum length of a workpiece that can be turned between centers. Also a method of holding a workpiece by mounting it between the centers of the Headstock and the Tailstock spindles. Center: A precision ground tapered cylinder with a pointed tip and a Morse Taper shaft. Used in the tailstock to support the end of long workpieces. May also be used in the Morse Taper (MT): A taper of specific dimensions used to mate matching male and female parts together tightly. The Tailstock has a MT-2 Morse Taper. Spindle: Main rotating shaft on which the Chuck is mounted. It passes through the Headstock. Spindle Through-hole: A dimension indicating the minimum diameter of the hole that passes through the Spindle. A workpiece with a diameter REV 09e SKU 65345 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 10