Axminster AP508WL User manual

AP508WL
Woodturning Lathe
AT: 208/02/2022
BOOK VERSION: 7
Code 107657
Original Instructions

Index of Contents
2
EU Declaration of Conformity
EU Declaration of Conformity 02
What’s Included 03-04
General Instructions for 230V Machines 05
Specific Safety Instructions for Woodturning Lathes 06
Specification 06
Assembly 08-09-10-11
Illustration and Parts Description 12-13-14-15
Operating Instructions
Rotating the Headstock 1
Removing the Faceplate 17
Live Centre Nose Cone 17
Indexing Facility 18
Removing the Drive Centre 19
Changing the Belt Speed 19
Alignment Centre 20
Digital Display 1.5V SR44 Battery 20
Maintenance 21
Exploded Diagram/Parts List 22-23-24-25-26-27
Wiring Diagram 28
CE Certificate 29-30
Notes 31
Cert No: KS-20, KC-INV
Axminster Tool Centre Ltd
Axminster Devon
EX13 5PH UK
axminstertools.com
Type Woodturning Lathe
Model AP508WL and conforms to the machinery example for which the
EC Type-Examination Certificate No RA/201950012C, RA/2019/80022C
has been issued by KINGCRAFT MACHINERY CO., LTD
at: No. 26, Gongye 12rd., Dali District, Taichung City, 412,Taiwan
and complies with the relevant essential health and safety requirements.
2006/42/EC
2006/95/EC
2004/108/EC
EN 61000-6-2:2005
declares that the machinery described:-
This machine complies with the following directives:
EU Declaration of Conformity
EN 61000-6-4: 2007/A1:2011
EN ISO 1200: 2010
EN 60204-1: 2006/AC:2010
Signed
Andrew Parkhouse
Operations Director Date: 24/07/2024
The symbols below advise the correct safety procedures when using this machine.
Fully read manual
and safety instructions
before use
Eye protection
should be worn
Ear protection
should be worn
HAZARD
Dust mask
should be worn

What’s Included
3
Quantity Item Part Model Number
1 Variable Speed Wood Lathe A AP508WL
1 Tool Rest Extension Post B
1 Spanner C
1 Live Centre Push Rod D
1 Push Rod E
1 Tool Rest (Small) F
1 Tailstock Live Centre G
1 Alignment Centre 2MT H
1 4 Prong Drive Centre 2MT I
1 Face Plate J
1 Tool Rest (Large) K
4 Adjustable Feet L
2 Lathe Stands M
1 Lathe Extension Bed N
1 Motor Handle O
1 Spindle Locking Pin (with Magnetic Base) P
Fixing Q
A
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What’s Included
4
B
C
D
E
O
F
K
H
J
G
I
N
P
L
Q
M

General Instructions for 230V Machines
5
The following 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 REACH OF YOUNG CHILDREN
Mains Powered Tools
• Tools are supplied with an attached 13 Amp plug.
• Inspect the cable and plug to ensuree that neither are
damaged. Repair if necessary by a suitably qualified person.
• Do not use when or where it is liable to get wet.
Workplace
• Do not use 230V a.c. powered tools anywhere
within a site area that is flooded.
• Keep machine clean.
• Leave machine unplugged until work is about to commence.
• Always disconnect by pulling on the plug body and not the
cable.
•Carry out a final check e.g. check the cutting tool
is securely tightened in the machine and the correct
speed and function set.
•Ensure you are comfortable before you start work,
balanced, not reaching etc.
•Wear appropriate safety clothing, goggles, gloves,
masks etc.Wear ear defenders at all times.
•If you have long hair wear a hair net or helmet to prevent it
being caught up in the rotating parts of the machine.
•Consideration should be given to the removal of rings and
wristwatches.
•Consideration should also be given to non-slip footwear etc.
•If another person is to use the machine, ensure they are
suitably qualified to use it.
•Do not use the machine if you are tired or distracted
•Do not use this machine within the designated safety areas
of flammable liquid stores or in areas where there may be
volatile gases.
•Check cutters are correct type and size, are undamaged
and are kept clean and sharp, this will maintain their
operating performance and lessen the loading on the
machine.
•OBSERVE…. make sure you know what is happening
around you and USE YOUR COMMON SENSE.
KEEP WORK AREA AS UNCLUTTERED AS IS
PRACTICAL. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES
SHOULD CHILDREN BE ALLOWED IN WORK
AREAS.

Specific Safety Instructions for Wood turning Lathes
6
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 work piece.
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.
Specification
Code 107657
Model AP508WL
Rating Professional
Power 2.2kW 230V 1ph
Speed 60-1,200, 100-2,200, 140-3,700 rpm
Spindle Taper MT2
Spindle Thread M33 x 3.5 mm
Taper Tailstock MT2
Distance Between Centres 762mm + 500mm with extension bed (depending on the centres fitted)
Max Diameter over Bed 508 mm
Tool Rest Stem Diameter 30 mm
Overall L x W x H 1,800 (plus 500 mm with Bed Extension) x 600 (plus 330 mm with Side Extension) x 1,230 mm
Weight 280 kg

Assembly
7
Important Notes
Please take some time to read the section entitled ‘Illustration
and 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 lathe and its accessories will arrive coated with corrosion
preventative grease.This will need to be cleaned from the
lathe, its components and accessories prior to it being set up.
Wearing overalls and rubber gloves is advisable, as is eye
protection. After cleaning, lightly coat the machine with a
thin layer of light wax.
WARNING: THE WOOD LATHE IS A HEAVY
MACHINE, IT IS ADVISABLE TO USE A LIFTING
DEVICE SUCH AS A HOIST, SCISSOR LIFT OR
SEEK HELP WHEN ASSEMBLING THE LATHE.
WARNNING! WE RECOMMEND YOU REMOVE
THE HEADSTOCK,TOOL REST AND TAILSTOCK
FROM THE LATHE BED BEFORE LIFTING THE
LATHE ASSEMBLY OFF THE PALLET
UNPACK YOUR NEW LATHE AND RECYCLE
THE PACKAGING RESPONSIBLY.THE CARD-
BOARD PACKAGING IS BIODEGRADABLE.
PLEASE NOTE: The Trade Lathe comes 90%
pre-assembled. In order to reduce the footprint of the
machine for packaging, several items are dismounted from
the machine and need to be re-affixed. Please check all the
boxes, packets etc. to make sure that all the parts have
been accounted for.
1. Remove the headstock and tailstock stop pins to the ends of
the lathe bed and place safely aside, see fig 01-02.
Fig 01-02
2. Carefully remove the headstock, tailstock and tool rest banjo
and place safely aside, see fig 06-07-08.
NOTE: Before you remove the headstock assembly, first
remove the Electronic inverter control box from the pallet
by removing the two securing screws and place safely aside,
see fig 05.
3. Using a lifting device or seek help, lift the lathe bed from the
pallet onto a work bench in rediness to mount the leg stands
(M).
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Stop Pin
Fig 05
Control box unit
Phillips screws
Fig 06-07-08
Tailstock
Banjo
Headstock

Assembly
8
Stand Assembly
1. Locate the two lathe stands (M) and the four adjustable feet
(L). Screw the threaded feet into the pre-drilled holes to the
base of the stands, see fig 09.
Fig 09
L
M
2. Place the leg stands on their feet, locate the eight M10 bolts,
spring washer/washers, see fig 10. Place a washer/spring washer
over each bolt, using a lifting device or get assistance lift the
lathe bed up about 700mm from the floor. Line up the four
machined holes two each end of the lathe bed with the holes
in the leg stands (M) and secure in place with the four M10
bolts. Using a 17mm socket or spanner securely tighten, see figs
11-12-13.
Fig 10
Fig 11-12-13
3. Before replacing the headstock banjo/tool rest and
tailstock to the lathe bed, remove the oil residue from all
machined surfaces, see fig 14-15.
Fig 14-15
M10 Bolt
700mm

Assembly
9
4. Make sure the lathe bed is thoroughly cleaned then replace
the headstock banjo/tool rest and tailstock, replace the stop
pinsto either end of the lathe bed, see fig 16-17-18-19.
Fig 16-17-18-19
Electronic Inverter Control Box Main Control Box
Fig 20-21-22
Mounting bracket
Inverter control box
Hex screw
Hex key
The main control box has a magnetic base enabling it to be
positioned anywhere on the lathe, see fig 23.
Fig 23
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Locate the inverter control box and two Hex screws. Position
the control box up inside the leg stand (M) and line up the
threaded holes in the mounting bracket with the top two holes
inside the leg stand assembly. Using a Hex key insert the two
Hex screws through the leg stand casting and into the control
box mounting bracket, see fig 20-21-22.

Assembly
10
Lathe Bed Extension
The extension bed (N) will increase the capacity of your lathe in three
ways.The lathe can be used with the main bed either way around, this is
because the extension bed (N) can be mounted either on the end of the
main bed to extend the distance between centres, on the leg stand (M)
to create a bigger turning diameter, or on a mounting plate machined
onto the side of the main bed.This allows bowl turning with the
headstock rotated to suit.
Setup 1 ( to increase distance between centres)
Setup 2 ( mounted to leg stand)
Locate the four cap head bolts/spring/washers and the bed extension
(N). Remove the stop pin from one side of the lathe bed and place safely
aside. Place a sping/washer over each cap head bolt, with help align the
for holes in the bed extension (N) with four threaded holes to the end of
the lathe bed.Insert the bolts through the castings and just nip up the
bolts. Manoeuvre the tailstock over the two beds and lock in place. (this
aligns the two beds) Now tighten all four cap head bolt to secure the
extension in place.Replace the stop pin in the extension bed (N), see fig
24-25.
Fig 24-25
Threaded holes
Stop pin
Cap head bolt
N
1. The extension bed can be mounted to the leg stand (M) in
two set heights for the required piece being turned, see fig 26.
Align the holes in the extension bed with the thread holes to
one of the set height mounting plates and secure with the four
cap head bolts, see fig 27-28.
2. Slide the banjo assembly into the extension bed. Loosen the
tool rest clamping handle, locate the tool rest extension post (B)
and insert it into the banjo and tight the clamping handle.
Fig 27-28
3. Loosen tool rest extension clamp and insert one of the two
tool rests (F) or (K) and secure in position.
4. Remove the tailstock assembly and place safely aside, lift up
the headstock locking handle and slide the headstock assembly
until it’s up against the edge of the lathe bed and lock in place.
Insert the stop pin in the lathe bed and extension bed, see fig
29.
Fig 29
Height mounting plates

Assembly
11
Setup 3 ( mounted to side of the lathe bed)
The extension bed can be mounting to one side of the lathe
bed, this feature allows you to use the headstock at a set angle
for turning bowls and gives the user more flexibility.
Position the extension bed so the holes line up with the ones
on the mounting plate and secure in place as described on the
previous setups, see fig 30-31-32.
Fig 30-31-32 Mounting plate
Drive Centre & Live Centre
1. Locate both live and drive centres (I and G). Locate the
spindle locking pin (P), rotate the spindle until the machined
hole on the shaft lines up with the spindle collar access hole.
Insert the locking pin to lock the spindle and undo the two
locking grub screws on either side of the boss, see fig 33. Place
the supplied spanner (C) over the boss and remove the face
plate, place safely aside, see fig 34. Clean all traces of oil and
greese from the drive/tailstock spindle barrels and live/drive
centres/morse tapers, see fig 35-36.
Fig 35-36-37-38
2. Insert drive centre Morse taper (G) into the headstock
spindle and repeat the process for the live centre (I) into the
tailstock barrel. Make sure firmly home, see fig 37-38. Fig 34
G
I
Fig 33
Grub screw
P

Illustration and Parts Description
12
Motor locking handle
Motor handle
Four prong
drive centre
Tool rest
Tailstock
Tailstock
barrel lock
Control box with
magnetic base
Tool rest lock
Banjo lock handle
Stand
Adjustable foot
Lathe bed
Flexible control box cord
Electronic inverter control box
Headstock pivot lock
Pull the pivot lock back
enabling you to rotate
the headstock
Tailstock wheel
Tailstock locking leverExtension bed
Digital readout
Mounting plate
Headstock locking handle
Headstock
Live centre
Setup 1
Setup 2

Illustration and Parts Description
13
Motor pulley access panel Motor and spindle pulleys (A), Drive belt (B)
Indexing assembly (A)
Motor locking handle (B)
Spindle collar access hole to use in conjunc-
tion with the spindle pin (P) to lock the spin-
dle when removing the face plate
Removing the side access plate from
the headstock allows you easier access
when changing the belt
Indexing ring with 24 positions
at 10˚ segments (A), Indexing locking pin (B)
Motor
M33 Spindle thread
Spindle locking pin
with magnetic base
Pulley access panel
with window
A
B
A
B
A
B
Spindle speed LED
Speed chart

Illustration and Parts Description
14
The control box has a magnetic base enabling it to be positioned anywhere on the lathe.
(Green button) to turn ON and (Red button) to switch OFF
• The tailstock has an integrated digital display for accurate
measuring. Wind the tailstock wheel and read the digital display until
required length is reached. Press the mm/inch ‘BLUE’ button to change
display from metric to Imperial. Press the‘YELLOW’ button reset the
display to‘ZERO’ and press the ‘RED’ button to power off the unit.
Electronic inverter control box Turn the switch to (O) thus
isolating the lathes power
Turn the switch to the (I) position to put
power to the main control box
Forward and Reverse switch, (A), Speed
Control Knob (B), enables you to increase
or decrease the speed of the spindle
• The digital display has a cover to protect the unit whilst the lathe is
in operation and to prevent the display being accidently reset.
• The digital display is powered by an 1.5V SR44 battery
Tailstock barrel locking handle
Battery compartment
A
B

Illustration and Parts Description
15
Setup 3
Setup 4
B
A
Four prong drive with a 2MT shaft (A) and Tailstock live centre with a 2MT tshaft (B)

Operating Instructions
16
The headstock can swivel through 360˚ with indexing stops every 45˚
The headstock can be swivelled a full 360˚ degrees with indexing stops
every 45˚ degrees.To rotate the headstock lift up the Headstock locking
lever (a) and pull the headstock pivot lock (b) out, see fig 39-40. Swivel
the headstock around, you will here a click as the head engages in the
first index stop at 45˚, see fig 41. Pull out pivot lock again, continue
round until the desired angle is reached. Press down the headstock
locking lever to lock the head in position, see fig 42-43-44-45.
Rotating the Headstock
Fig 39-40-41-42-43-44-45
45˚
a
b

Operating Instructions
17
Removing the Faceplate
Live Centre Nose Cone
1. Locate the spindle locking pin (P), rotate the spindle until
the machined hole on the shaft lines up with the spindle collar
access hole. Insert the locking pin to lock the spindle, undo the
two locking grub screws on either side of the boss, see 46-47.
Fig 46-47
2. Place the supplied spanner (C) over the boss and remove the
face plate, place safely aside, see fig 48.
Fig 48
P
Grub screw
Hex key
Spindle collar
Face plate
C
Fig 49-50
The live centre features a removable front nose cone revealing
a small centring pin for turning small work. Removing the pin
allows you to use the hollow live ring centre for holding your
work piece such as bowls.
1. To remove the front nose cone locate the live centre push
rod (D), rotate the cone until you can see daylight through
the machined hole on the main body. Insert the rod through
the hole thus locking the spindle, see fig 49.
2. Rotate the nose cone to remove it from the main body
and place safely aside, see fig 50.
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D
D
Machined hole
Nose cone

Operating Instructions
18
Indexing Facility
The Indexing ring is situated to the left side of the headstock
which incorporates 24 positions at (10˚) segments.To the side
of index ring is the index locking pin to lock the spindle in
position.The indexing facility is useful for fluted columns, clock
faces and accurate hole positioning, see fig 53.
DISCONNECT THE LATHE FROM THE
MAINS SUPPLY!
Fig 53
Line up the measurement you require on the index ring on
the headstock and screw in the index locking pin to lock the
spindle in position, see fig 54-55.
Fig 54-55
Note: Fig 56 shows the index number set to position 5
and Fig 57 shows the index number set to position 23.
Fig 56-57
Indexing ring
Index lock pin
Index mark
10˚ Segments
3. To remove the centring pin, insert the live centre push rod (D)
through the shaft and place the centre pin safely aside, see fig
51-52.
Fig 51-52
D
Centre pin

Operating Instructions
19
DISCONNECT THE LATHE FROM THE
MAINS SUPPLY BEFORE CHANGING
THE BELT!
Removing the Drive Centre
To remove the drive centre from the spindle, locate the push
rod (E), insert it through the index ring assembly and push the
drive centre out, see fig 58.
Fig 58
E
Drive centre
Changing the Belt Speed
NOTE: THE LOWEST SPEED PULLEY COMBINATION
IS FURTHEST FROM THE FACEPLATE.THE SMALLEST
MOTOR PULLEY DAMETER TO LARGEST SPINDLE
PULLEY DIAMETER, SEE CHART ON THE HEADSTOCK
1. Open up the pulley access panel on top of the headstock
by removing the Hex screw, see fig 59-60. Slacken the belt by
loosening the motor locking handle (a), move the motor
until the belt is slack enough to be reposition, see fig 61-62.
Fig 59-60
Fig 61-62
a
Motor handle
2. Reposition the belt, making sure the groves in the belt slot
into the groves in the pulleys. Pull/push the motor assembly
until the belt is under tension, retighten the motor locking
handle (a), see fig 63-64. Fig 63-64
Push the motor back and tighten
locking handle

Operating Instructions
20
Alignment Centre
The alignment centre (H) is a simple tool as it has a
double-ended taper that can be used on any woodturning
lathe with a sliding or rotating headstock that has a 2MT
spindle and tailstock fittings. Simple to use, just insert the tool
firmly into the headstock spindle taper as you would a drive
centre, loosen the headstock clamp, bring the tailstock up to
the other tapered end and insert into the tailstock barrel. Lock
the tailstock to the bed, then tighten the tool into place by
using the tailstock barrel hand wheel, but not too much! Lock
the headstock onto the bed.Your two tapers are now aligned
as near as they can be on a woodturning lathe. Slide the tail-
stock back and remove the tool from the headstock spindle
taper, see fig 65-66.
Fig 65-66
Alignment tool
Headstock Tailstock
Remove tool
Unlock Tailstock
Alignment tool Turn wheel
to tighten tool
(Not to tight)
Clamp headstock
Clamp Tailstock
H
Digital Display 1.5V SR44 Battery Fig 67
If the digital display starts to ‘FLASH’ the battery will need to
be replaced. Follow the instruction below:
1. To change the battery on the tailstocks digital display,
open the displays protective cover and slide the battery cover
to the right. Remove the discarged battery and recycle it at a
environmentally compatible recycling facility.
2. Insert a new 1.5V battery into the compartment, positive
side facing down. Replace the battery cover.
Battery cover
I
O
I
O
I
O
I
O
Loosen headstock