Axminster Trade AT350WL User manual

AT350WL
Woodturning Lathe
The AT350WL utilises the very reliable inverter
technology usually found on much larger machines
Code 501214
Original Instructions
AT: 02/08/2021
BOOK REF: 104251
BOOK VERSION: 07

INDEX OF CONTENTS
2
EU Declaration of Conformity 02
What’s in the Box 03
Optional Accessories 04
General Instructions for 230V Machines 04-05
Specific Safety Instructions 05
Specifications 05
Assembly Instructions 06-07
Illustration and Description 08-09
Indexing Operation 10
Removing Drive/Live Centres 11
Removing the Faceplate 11
Changing the Belt Speed 12-13
Maintenance 13
Exploded Diagram/Parts List 14-15-16-17
AP350WL Lathe Stand (Optional) 18
Wiring Diagram 19
EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Please read the Instruction Manual prior to using
your new machine; as well as the operating
procedures for your new machine, there are
numerous hints and tips to help you to use the
machine safely and to maintain its efficiency and
prolong its life.Keep this Instruction Manual readily
accessible for any others who may also be required to
use the machine.
Fully read manual
and safety instructions
before use
Eye protection
should be worn
Ear protection
should be worn
HAZARD
Motor gets hot
Dust mask
should be worn
The symbols below advise the correct safety procedures when using this machine.
Cert No: KC-INV
Axminster Tool Centre Ltd
Axminster Devon
EX13 5PH UK
axminstertools.com
Type Woodturning Lathe
Model AP350WT and conforms to the machinery example for which the
EC Type-Examination Certificate No RA/2019/50012C
has been issued by THE KINGCRAFT MACHINERY COMPANY LIMITED
at: No. 26, Gongye 12 Rd., Dali Dist., Taichung City 412, Taiwan
and complies with the relevant essential health and safety requirements.
2006/42EC
EN ISO 12100:2010
EN ISO 60204-1
2006+AC: 2010
declares that the machinery described:-
This machine complies with the following directives:
EU Declaration of Conformity
Signed
Andrew Parkhouse
Operations Director Date: 24/07/2019

Having unpacked your new AP350WL woodturning lathe please dispose of the unwanted
packaging responsibly. The cardboard packaging is biodegradable
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Quantity Item Model Number
AT350WL
1 AT350WL Woodturning Lathe ( Headstock and Tailstock fitted)
1 Tool Rest Arm (Fitted to Lathe Bed)
1 152mm Tool Rest (Fitted to Tool rest Arm)
1 80mm Faceplate (Fitted to Headstock)
1 Axminster 4 Prong Drive Centre (Fitted to Headstock)
1 Axminster Standard 60˚ Live Centre (Fitted to Tailstock)
Packet Containing
1 Push Rod
2 Steel Carryng Handles with four 1/4unc x 5/8" Phillips Screws
1 24 Index Pin with Magnetic Base
2 Steel Hooks & (4) Phillips Screws
1 Instruction Manual
Optional Stand Assembly Fixing (code 104794)
4 3/8”x 1 UNC Bolt (full thread)
4 3/8”UNC Flat Washer
4 3/8”UNC Spring Washer
WHAT’S INCLUDED
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Quantity Item
1 Extension Bed Code: 107031
1 Stand Assembly Code 104794
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR 230V MACHINES
Good Working Practices/Safety
Primary Precautions
Work Place/Environment
The following suggestions will enable you to observe
good working practices, keep yourself and fellow
workers safe and maintain your tools and equipment
in good working order.
WARNING! KEEP TOOLS AND
EQUIPMENT OUT OF THE
REACH OF YOUNG CHILDREN
These machines are supplied with a moulded 13
Amp.Plug and 3 core power cable. Before using the
machine inspect the cable and the plug to make sure
that neither are damaged.If any damage is visible,
have the tool inspected/repaired by a suitably
qualified person. If it is necessary to replace the plug,
it is preferable to use an‘unbreakable’type that will
resist damage. Only use a 13 Amp plug, and make
sure the cable clamp is tightened securely. Fuse as
required. If extension leads are to be used, carry out
the same safety checks on them, and ensure that they
are correctly rated to safely supply the current that is
required for your machine.
Make sure when the machine is placed that it sits
firmly on the bench or stand, that it does not rock,
that it is sufficiently clear of adjacent obstacles so
that you have unimpeded access to all parts of the
machine.The machine is designed for indoor use, do
not use when or where it is liable to get wet.Keep the
machine clean; it will enable you to more easily see
any damage that may have occurred.
Clean the overall machine with a damp soapy cloth
if needs be, do not use any solvents or cleaners,as
these may cause damage to any plastic parts or to
the electrical components. Clean the machine
components with a lightly oiled cloth. If the machine
is liable to be standing idle for any length of time
a light coat of machine or spray oil will minimise
rusting.
Keep the work area as uncluttered
as is practical, this includes personnel
as well as material.Under no
circumstances should CHILDREN be
allowed in work areas.
It is good practice to leave the machine unplugged
until work is about to commence, also make sure
to unplug the machine when it is not in use, or
unattended.Always disconnect by pulling on the
plug body and not the cable. Once you are ready to
commence work, remove all tools used in the setting
operations (if any) and place safely out of the way.
Re-connect the machine.
Carry out a final “tightness” check e.g. chuck or face
plate, work piece, tool rest, etc., check that the
correct speed has been selected.
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR 230V MACHINES
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Code 501214
Model AT350WL
Rating Trade
Power 230V 50Hz 750W
Speed L = Low 80-800, M = Medium 170-1700, S = High 350-3,700rpm
Spindle Taper 2 MT
Spindle Thread M33 x 3.5mm (Ref T38)
Taper Tailstock 2 MT
Distance Between Centres 400 mm
Max Diameter over Bed 350 mm
Tool Rest Stem Diameter 25.4 mm
Overall L x W x H 865 x 330 x 415mm (With Extension Bed: 1,465 x 330 x 415 mm)
Weight 41 kg
SPECIFICATION
Make sure you are comfortable before you start work,
balanced,not reaching etc.
If the work you are carrying out is liable to generate
flying grit, dust or chips, wear the appropriate safety
clothing, goggles, gloves, masks etc. If the work
operation appears to be excessively noisy, wear
ear-defenders. If you wear your hair in a long style,
wearing a cap, safety helmet, hairnet, even a
sweatband, will minimise the possibility of your hair
being caught up in the rotating parts of the tool,
likewise, consideration should be given to the
removal of rings and wristwatches, if these are liable
to be a ‘snag’ hazard.Consideration should also be
given to non-slip footwear, etc.
DO NOT work with cutting tools of any description if
you are tired, your attention is wandering or you
are being subjected to distraction. A deep cut, a
lost fingertip or worse; is not worth it! Above all,
OBSERVE…. make sure you know what is happening
around you, and USE YOUR COMMON SENSE.
SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Do not use ‘split’ work pieces.
2. Always start at the lowest speed when starting a
new task.
3. Check that the tool rest is at or slightly below the
centre line of the workpiece.
4. Check the work piece is securely mounted in the
lathe before switching on the power.
5. Rotate the work piece by hand, to check that it
is centralised, clear of the tool rest, not‘split’ or has
loose knots.
6. Where lathes have the facility to be reversed;
check the machine is rotating in the correct
direction.
7. If your lathe has the facility to run in reverse, you
must ensure that the mounting accessories (chucks,
faceplates etc.,) can be‘locked’ onto the lathe
mandrel, and in the case of chucks have some form of
security device to prevent them‘unwinding’ during
reverse operation.
8. Make sure your tools are stored/racked away from
the turning area of the lathe. Do not reach over a
rotating work piece at any time.
9. Do not ‘dig in’ or try to take too large a cut.
10. Do not leave the lathe running unattended; or
leave the machine until everything is stopped.
11. Some turning tools may have specific sharpening
angles that have been determined by the
manufacturers; when re-sharpening, adhere to these
angles to maximise the finish of your work.

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
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Please take some time to read the section entitled
“Illustration & Parts Description”to identify the
various parts of your machine so that you are familiar
with the terminology we will use to enable you
to set up and operate your table lathe safely and
correctly.
The machine and its accessories will arrive coated
with corrosion preventative grease.This will need to
be cleaned from the machine, its components and
accessories prior to it being set up and
commissioned.Use coal oil, paraffin or a proprietary
de greaser to remove the barrier grease.Be warned,
it will stain if you splash it on clothing etc., wear
overalls, coverall et al., rubber gloves are also a good
idea, as is eye protection if your cleaning process
tends to be a little bit enthusiastic.After cleaning,
lightly coat the machine with a thin layer of light
machine oil. N.B If you used paraffin/kerosene make
sure you apply this thin film sooner rather than later.
95% of the machine comes fully assembled,(See
what’s included) to assemble the remaining 5%
please follow the instructions below.
Assembling the Carrying handles
Locate the two steel carrying handles (E) and the four
1/4 unc x 5/8" Phillips screws,attach them to each
end of the lathe bed (See figure 1).
Figure 01
E
Locate the two steel hooks & Phillips screws (G) and
screw them with the hooks facing inwards,into the
pre-drilled holes in the lathe bed.(See figures 2-3)
Assembling the Power Cable Hooks
Figure 02
Pre-drilled holes in lathe bed casting
Figure 03
Steel hook
Figure 04
Steel hooks in position
Remove the motor door securing screw and open
the door by pulling it towards you. Connect the
connector socket cables (See figure 4)

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
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Attaching the Optional Extension Bed
Figure 05
Step 1: Remove the carrying handle from the
end of lathe bed and place safely aside
Figure 07
Figure 06
Step 2: Line-up the pre-drilled holes in the
extension bed (H) with the holes in the lathe
Figure 08
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Step 3: Locate the two 5/16 unc x 1” caphead bolts and spring/washers (I), Slot them through the holes in the
extension bed (H) & lightly screw them into the lathe bed, using a Hex key. Clamp the tailstock over
the two beds and adjust until both beds are aligned then tighten the bolts, (DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN).
(See figures 7-8) Replace the carrying handle (E) and screws to the end of the extension bed (H).
AT350WL Lathe Extension Bed
H

ILLUSTRATION AND DESCRIPTION
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Tailstock barrel lock
Live centre
Drive centre
Access panel
Electronic inverter
control unit
Access panel lock
Tailstock lock
Lathe bed
Motor
Headstock wheel Headstock
Faceplate
Tool rest
Tool rest lock
Banjo
Green (ON)
Red (OFF)Spindle speed LED Speed control knob
Forward/Reverse switch
Banjo lock
Motor handle
Lift and shift clamping handle
Tailstock wheel
Carrying
handle
Power cable hooks

ILLUSTRATION AND DESCRIPTION
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Electronic Inverter Control Unit
General Purpose AC Micro Drive from“Delta Electronics”.The VFD-E drive is famous for its low noise carrier
frequency. For more information see manufacturer’s manual.
Note:The inverter comes preset from the factory and you should not need to make any adjustments.

INDEXING OPERATION
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The indexing facility is useful for fluted columns, clock faces and accurate hole positioning.The indexing
pulley has 24 positions (15°) indexing using the supplied index pin (F).
Figure 09 Figure 10
Open the access panel, turn the headstock wheel until the pre-drilled hole in the headstock lines up
with one of the 24 pre-drilled hole positions on the index pulley. (See figs 9-10-11)
Figure 11 Figure 12
Locate the 24 index pin (F) and slide the pin into the pre-drilled
holes to lock the pulley to the desired position
Figure 13 Figure 14
The picture above shows the index
number is set to position 01
The picture above shows the index
number is set to position 23
F
Pre-drilled hole
1-24 index positions
Note:The index pin (F) has a magnetic base, enabling the pin to
be attached to the lathe to prevent it from being lost.

REMOVING DRIVELIVE CENTRES
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Figure 15 Figure 16
Centre hole in the headstock operating wheel Insert the push rod (C) through the
headstock and push the drive centre out
To remove the Drive Centre (A), locate the push rod (C), while holding the tool insert the push rod (C)
through the centre hole of the headstock wheel and push the drive centre out. (See figs 15-16-17)
Repeat the procedure for the Live Centre in the tailstock. (See fig 18)
Figure 17 Figure 18
Figure 18a
Removing the drive centre Live centre in tailstock
Loosen the two grub screws (D) on
either side of the faceplate boss
A
REMOVING THE FACEPLATE
C
Rotate the spindle until the machined hole on the
shaft lines up with the spindle collar access hole.
Insert the push rod (C) into the access hole, using a
Hex key loosen the two grub screws (D) on either
side of the faceplace boss. Place a spanner over
the faceplate boss and while holding the push rod
rotate the spanner anti-clockwise to remove the
faceplate,see fig 18a.
D
Spindle collar
Access hole

CHANGING THE BELT SPEED
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Figure 19
Loosen the access panel caphead screw (B)
using a Hex key.
Figure 20
Lower the access panel to give
access to the spindle pulley
Figure 21
Open the motor access door (C), by pulling
the door towards you.
A
B
C
Note.The lowest speed pulley combination is
furthest from the faceplate,i.e. smallest motor
pulley diameter to largest spindle pulley
diameter.
DISCONNECT THE LATHE FROM
THE MAINS SUPPLY!
Lower the access panel (A) on the headstock by
loosening the access panel lock caphead screw (B),
using a Hex key. (See figs 19 & 20) Open the motor
access door (C), by pulling the spindle speed LED
box towards you. (See fig 21) Loosen the motor’s lift
& shift handle, see fig 23, lift the motor plate handle
to give enough slack in the belt to enable it to be
moved to the new selection.
When the belt is located, turn the spindle to ensure
the belt is correctly seated.Check that the belt is
vertical, the belt must not be run out of vertical
alignment, this can cause the belt to ‘jump’ the
pulley grooves, possibly the wrong way, and if it
does manage to run, it will scuff the sides of the belt
badly).When you are sure all is correct, press down on
the motor plate handle to put tension on the belt.
Note:The belt does not need to be bar taut to
operate correctly.
Tighten the lift and shift handle to hold the motor
plate in position. Replace the access panel (A) and
tighten the caphead screw (B) and close the motor
access door (C).
Reconnect the machine to the mains supply. Give
the lathe a little ‘burst’ to check it all runs smoothly.
When you are satisfied, remove any tools you may
have been using; stow carefully away, the lathe is
now ready to be used again.

CHANGING THE BELT SPEED
MAINTENANCE
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Figure 22
With the motor access door open, gives
access to the motor pulley.
Figure 23
Loosen the motor’s lift and shift handle and lift
the motor plate handle to give enough slack
in the belt to enable it to be moved.
Daily after use
•Clean wood shavings away from the lathe bed and
tool rest.
•Smear a light coat of wax (Protec Tool Wax Polish,
Order no.211835 ) over the lathe bed to allow
the Banjo and Tailstock to run more smoothly over
the bed and to prevent corrosion.
•Check the tension of the belt and adjust, (See pages
11 & 12 for Changing the Belt Speed).
•Check any build up of wood shaving on the motor
and spindle pulley’s and clean if necessarily.
• Using an airline, blow out the motor’s air vent.
Monthly
Note: If the lathe is not going to be used for a period of time, smear a light
coat of wax over the bed and place a dust sheet over the lathe
Wax Points

EXPLODED DIAGRAMPARTS LIST
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EXPLODED DIAGRAMPARTS LIST
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EXPLODED DIAGRAMPARTS LIST
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PART
NO
DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION Q’ty
1 Face plate 3” 1
2 Spur Center MT2 1
3key 5*5*25 1
4 Spindle M33XP3.5 1
5 Set Screw 1/4x1/4 3
6 Spindle Pulley 3 SPEED 1
7 Bearing 6005VV 1
8 Set Screw 3mmx16mm 2
9 NUT M10 1
10 Set Screw M10x20 1
11 Lock Pin 1
12 Cover 1
13 Cap Screw 1/4*1/2” 1
14 Cap Screw 1/4*1” 4
15 Spring Washer 1/4” 4
16 Head Stock 1
17 Bearing 6004VV 1
18 Wave washer BWW629 1
19 Handwheel 1
20 Belt 280J-4V 1
21 Screw #10-24*3/8” 5
22 Cable Hook 2
23 Roun Cross
Head Screw
#10-24*3/4” 3
24 Cord Snap Ring ACC-3 1
25 Magent 1
26 Bed 1
27 Lable 1
28 Power Cable 1
29 C-Ring S-12 1
30 Tool Rest 6”x1” 1
31 Tool rest base 1
32 Locking Handle 5/16”x20MM 2
33 Clamping Shaft 1
34 Bushing 1
35 C-Ring S-14 1
36 Clamp bolt 1
37 Clamp 2
38 Nut M10*1.5P 2
39 Shaft 1
40 Motor 3/4HP-60HZ 1
41 Motor Lable 1
42 Locking Handel 1
43 Hex head
Screw
5/16”x1-1/4” 1
44 Washer 5/16”- 3mm 1
45 Washer 1/4” 2
46 Cap Screw 1/4”x5/8” 2
47 Black handle
protector
1
48 Motor plate 1
49 Nylon Nut 5/16”-18UNC 1
50 Pulley 3 SPEED 1
51 Live center MT2 1
52 Quill 1
53 Clamping Shaft 1
54 Lead Screw 5/8”-18UNF 1
55 Handle 2
56 Cap Screw 1/4”-20UNCX3/8 1
57 Clamp bolt 1
58 C-Ring S-10 1
60 Tailstock 1
61 Handwheel 1
62 Handel 1
63 Knob 1
64 Locking Nut 1
65 Nut 1/4” 1
66 Set screw 3/16”x1/4” 3
67 Round Head
Screw
1/4”-20x5/8” 4

EXPLODED DIAGRAMPARTS LIST
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68 Set Screw 1/4-20*3/8 7
69 Inverter 1
71 Nylon Nut 3/16” 2
72 Inverter board 1
73 Round Head
Screw
M5x10MM 3
75 Juncition box 1
76 Strain relief PG9 3
77 Wire clamp ACC-1.5 2
78B Readout board 1
79 R.P.M readout
I.C
1
79-1 Single wire 1
79-3 Single wire 1
79-5 Digital readout
power wire
1
79-6 Digital readout
power wire
1
80 Control Box 1
80-1 Few/Rev switch 1
80-2 Switch guard 1
80-3 ON SWITCH 1
80-4 VR Control 1
80-5 OFF SWITCH 1
80-6 VR knob 1
80-7 Magnet 1
80-8 Control box 1
80-9 Strain relief PG9 1
80-10 Label 1
81 Control wire 1
84 Tapping Screw M3x14MM 4
85 Warring Label 2
86 Round Head
Screw
M4x6MM 4
87 Washer M3 4
88 Nylon Nut M3 2
90 Round Head
Screw
M3x30 2
91 ID label 1
93 Warning label 1
95 Motor wire 1
96 Round head
screw
#10-24X3/8” 3
97 Hex head
screw
3/8”x2” 4
99 Nut #10-24 4
100 Inverter cover 1
101 Flat screw 3/16”x1/2” 4
102 Plate 1
103 Hinge 1
104 Face Plate
Wrench
1
106 Snap Bushing SB-16 1
107 Spring sheet 1
108 Blind rivet 2
109 Round Head
Screw
M6x10 2
111A R.P.M readout
set
1
111 RPM Box 1
111-3 R.P.M Lable 1
112 Handle 1
113 Hex head
Screw
M8x10 1
114 Cord Snap Ring ACC-4 1
115 Hose 1
117 Tapping Screw M3x8 3

AT350WL LATHE STAND OPTIONAL
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104794 Stand Assembly

WIRING DIAGRAM
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