Draper WTL90 User manual

VARIABLE SPEED
WOOD LATHES
■STOCK No.39042 ■PART No.WTL90
63938 WTL95
• INSTRUCTIONS •
IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY TO ENSURE THE
SAFE AND EFFECTIVE USE OF THIS TOOL.
GENERAL INFORMATION
This manual has been compiled by Draper Tools and is an integrated part of the power tool equipment, which
should be kept with the machine.
This manual describes the purpose for which this tool has been designed and contains all the necessary
information to ensure its correct and safe use.We recommend that this manual is read before any operation of
the machine, before performing any kind of adjustment to the machine, and prior to any maintenance tasks. By
following all the general safety instructions contained in this manual, it will ensure both machine and operator
safety, together with longer life of the tool itself.
All photographs and drawings in this manual are supplied by Draper Tools to help illustrate the operation of the
machine.
Whilst every effort has been made to ensure accuracy of information contained in this manual, the Draper Tool
policy of continuous improvement determines the right to make modifications without prior warning.
02/2001

VARIABLE SPEED
WOOD LATHES
■STOCK No.39042 ■PART No.WTL90
63939 WTL95
CONTENTS: Page No.
Contents/Declaration .......................................................................................1
Specification/Guarantee...................................................................................2
Power Supply ...................................................................................................3
General Safety Instructions ..............................................................................4
Getting To Know Your Wood lathe.....................................................................5
Assembly ......................................................................................................6-7
Operation and use.........................................................................................7-8
Basic Wood Turning.....................................................................................9-16
Optional Accessories .....................................................................................17
Troubleshooting .............................................................................................18
We
Draper Tools Ltd. Hursley Road, Chandler’s Ford, Eastleigh, Hampshire.
SO53 1YF. England.
Declare under our sole responsibility that the product:
Stock No:- 39042 & 63938.
Part No:- WTL90 & WTL95.
Description:- Variable Speed Wood Lathe.
To which this declaration relates is in conformity with the following directive(s)
98/37/EEC & 89/336/EEC.
With reference to: BS EN 61029-1
JOHN DRAPER
Managing Director 13/12/2000
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
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The Draper Tools policy of continuous improvement determines the right to change specification
without notice.
Part No. ......................................................WTL90 ................................................WTL95
Stock No.......................................................39042 ..................................................63938
Woodturning capacity:
Diameter....................................................300mm ................................................360mm
Length ......................................................815mm ..............................................1000mm
Motor ..........................................................350W ..................................................550W
Voltage ..................................................230/50Hz ............................................230/50Hz
Speeds ..........................(10) 500, 650, 750, 950, 1150, ..................(10) 500, 620, 760, 900, 1050,
................................1350, 1500, 1750, 2050, 2400rpm ............1210, 1400, 1590, 1790, 2000rpm
Spindle thread ........................................3⁄4"x16TPI ............................................3⁄4"x16TPI
Spindle taper..................................................MT1 ....................................................MT1
Overall length..........................................1450mm ..............................................1560mm
Weight (nett/gross) ..................................80/85kg ..............................................92/97kg
ALWAYS WEAR EAR AND EYE PROTECTION
SPECIFICATION
GUARANTEE
Draper machine tools have been carefully tested and inspected before shipment and are
guaranteed to be free from defective materials and workmanship for a period of 12 months from
the date of purchase except where tools are hired out when the guarantee period is ninety days
from the date of purchase.
Should the machine develop any fault, please return the complete tool to your nearest authorized
warranty repair agent or contact Draper Tools Limited, Chandler's Ford, Eastleigh, Hampshire,
SO53 1YF. England. Telephone: [phone].
If upon inspection it is found that the fault occurring is due to defective materials or workmanship,
repairs will be carried out free of charge. This guarantee does not apply to normal wear and tear,
nor does it cover any damage caused by misuse, careless or unsafe handling, alterations,
accident, or repairs attempted or made by any personnel other than the authorised Draper
warranty repair agent.
This guarantee applies in lieu of any other guarantee expressed or implied and variations of its
terms are not authorised.
Your Draper guarantee is not effective unless you can produce upon request a dated receipt or
invoice to verify your proof of purchase within the 12 month period.
Please note that this guarantee is an additional benefit and does not affect your statutory rights.
Draper Tools Limited

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CONNECTING YOUR MACHINE TO THE POWER SUPPLY: (230V)
To eliminate the possibility of an electric shock your machine has been fitted with a BS
approved, non rewireable moulded plug and cable which incorporates a fuse, the value
of which is indicated on the pin face of the plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced an
approved BS1362 fuse must be used of the same rating, marked thus .
The fuse cover is detachable, never use the plug with the cover omitted. If a replacement
fuse cover is required, ensure it is of the same colour as that visible on the pin face of the
plug (i.e. red). Fuse covers are available from your Draper Tools stockist.
If the fitted plug is not suitable, it should be cut off and destroyed. *The end of the cable
should now be suitably prepared and the correct type of plug fitted. See below.
*WARNING:
A plug with bare flexible wires exposed is hazardous if engaged in a live power socket outlet.
WARNING:THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.
Green & Yellow - Earth, Blue - Neutral, Brown - Live.
As these colours may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the
terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured green& yellow must be connected to the terminal in the plug
which is marked with the letter ‘E’ or by the earth symbol or coloured green or
green and yellow.
The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with
the letter ‘N’ or coloured black or blue.
The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked
with the letter ‘L’ or coloured red or brown.
N.B. Three phase machines must be connected by a qualified electrician.
POWER SUPPLY
Ampere rating 3 6 10 13
(on Name plate)
Extension cable length
7.5M 0.75 0.75 1.0 1.25
15M 0.75 0.75 1.0 1.5
22.5M 0.75 0.75 1.0 1.5
30M 0.75 0.75 1.25 1.5
45M 0.75 1.25 1.5 2.5
WIRING DIAGRAM
WTL 90 WTL 95

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GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
FOR POWER TOOLS
1. KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL
Read and understand the owner's manual and labels
affixed to the tool. Learn its application and limitations as
well as the specific potential hazards peculiar to this tool.
2. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN
Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents. Floors must
not be slippery due to oil or sawdust.
3. AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS
Do not use power tools in damp or wet locations, or
expose them to rain. Keep work area well lit. Provide
adequate space surrounding the work area. Do not use in
environments with a potentially explosive atmosphere.
4. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY
All visitors should be kept a safe distance from work area.
5. STORED TOOLS
When not being used, all tools should be stored in a dry,
locked cupboard or out of the reach of children.
6. WEAR PROPER CLOTHING
Do not wear loose clothing, neckties or jewellery (rings,
wristwatches) to catch in moving parts. NONSLIP footwear
is recommended.Wear protective hair covering to contain
long hair. Roll long sleeves above the elbow.
7. USE SAFETY GOGGLES (Head Protection)
Wear CE approved safety goggles at all times. Normal
spectacles only have impact resistant lenses, they are
NOT safety glasses. Also, use face or dust mask if
application is dusty and ear protectors (plugs or muffs)
during extended periods of operation.
8. NOISE LEVELS
Some types of machines may have high noise levels when
working. In such cases ear protection must be worn.
9. VIBRATION LEVELS
Hand held power tools produce different vibration levels.
You should always refer to the specifications and relevant
Health and Safety guide.
10. DUST EXTRACTION
If your tool is fitted with a dust extraction fitting, always
ensure that it is connected and being used with a dust
extractor.Vacuum cleaners can be used if suitable for the
material being extracted.
11. PROTECT YOURSELF FROM ELECTRIC SHOCK
When working with power tools, avoid contact with any
earthed items (e.g. pipes, radiators, hobs and
refrigerators, etc.). If you are using a power tool in
extreme conditions (e.g. high humidity or generating
metal dust), always use an RCD (residual current device)
at the power socket.
12. STAY ALERT
Always watch what you are doing and use common sense.
Do not operate a power tool when you are tired or under
the influence of alcohol or drugs.
13. WHEN WORKING OUT OF DOORS
Only use extension leads designed for that purpose.
14. ACCESS TO MAINS SOCKET
If a stationary machine is fitted with a moulded plug and
cable, the machine should not be positioned so that
access to the mains socket is restricted.
15. DISCONNECT POWER TO THE TOOL
When not in use, before servicing and when changing
accessories such as cutters, etc.
16. AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING
Make sure the switch is in the OFF position before
plugging the machine into the power supply.
17. NEVER LEAVE MACHINE RUNNING UNATTENDED
Turn power off. Do not leave machine until it comes to a
complete stop.
18. DO NOT ABUSE THE CORD
Never carry the tool by the power cable or pull it from
the socket. Keep the power cable away from heat, oil and
sharp edges.
19. NEVER STAND ON TOOL
Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or if the
cutting tool is accidentally contacted. Do not store
materials above or near the tool, so that it is necessary to
stand on the tool to reach them.
20. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS
Check for damage to parts, breakage of parts, mountings
and any other conditions that may affect its operation.
A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly
repaired or replaced.
21. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE
And in working order.
22. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE
Keep tools sharp and clean for the best and safest
performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and
changing accessories. All extension cables must be
checked at regular intervals and replaced if damaged.
Always keep the hand grips on the tool clean, dry and
free of oil and grease.
23. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES
Consult the owners manual for recommended
accessories. Follow the instructions that accompany the
accessories. The use of improper accessories may cause
hazards.
24. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES
Form a habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting
wrenches are removed from the tool before turning it on.
25. SECURE WORK
Use clamps or a vice to hold work.This frees both hands
to operate the tool.
26. DO NOT OVERREACH
Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
27. USE RIGHT TOOL
Do not force the tool or attachment to do a job for which it
was not designed.
28. DO NOT FORCE TOOL
It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it
was designed.
29. DIRECTION OF FEED
Feed work into a blade or cutter against the direction of
rotation of the blade or cutter only.
30. WHEN DRILLING OR SCREWING INTO WALLS
Always make sure there is no danger of hitting any hidden
power cables, water or gas pipes in the wall.
WARNING
Please read the following instructions carefully, failure to do so could lead to serious personal injury.
IMPORTANT
Draper Tools Limited recommends that this machine should not be modified or used for any application other
than that for which it was designed. If you are unsure of its relative applications do not hesitate to contact us in
writing and we will advise you.
IMPORTANT NOTE
Residual Risk. Although the safety instructions and operating manuals for our tools contain extensive
instructions on safe working with power tools, every power tool involves a certain residual risk which can not be
completely excluded by safety mechanisms. Power tools must therefore always be operated with caution !

ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR
WOOD LATHES
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR WOOD LATHE
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FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY:
Read and understand the instruction manual before operation.
1. Always wear eye protection which complies to a recognized standard.
2.Wear a mask or respirator when dust is generated.
3. Keep hands clear of moving parts.
4. Only use Draper approved accessories and spares.
5. Keep turning chisels sharp.
6. Keep pulley cover guards in place when working.
7. Never reach behind or beneath the workpiece.
8. Unplug from power supply before adjusting or servicing.
9. To avoid electric shock do not use in damp conditions or expose to rain.
1. Motor
2. Head Stock
3. Tail Stock
4. Stand
5. Tool Rest
6. Bed
7. Bed extension (WTL90)
8. No-Volt On/Off Switch
9. Speed Change Lever
10. Drive Spindle
Fig.1. WTL 90 shown
✜✌
✛✌
✢✌
✖✌
✕✔✌ ✕✌ ✙✌
✗✌
✚✌
✘✌
Fig.1.

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ASSEMBLY
Wood Lathe Stand
Using the nuts and bolts supplied, fix
together both the top plates ✪✌ with the four
legs ✫✌. Bolt on the shelf (WTL95) or four
supports (WTL90) ✬✌ and tighten all the
fixings. Fig.2.
Note: The Wood Lathe stand should always
be fastened down securely to the floor
using four suitable fixings (not supplied).
Mounting the Wood Lathe to the Stand
Lift the lathe onto the stands top plates (seek
assistance as this is very heavy). Align the
holes in the bed with the stand and bolt in
place using the 8 fixings supplied. Fig.3.
No-Volt On/Off Switch
The no-volt switch is recommended to be
fixed into place on the leg of the stand using
the two bolts ✭✌ which are longer, coming
through the rear of the switch box. Fig.4.
Note: Make sure the cable from the switch
to the motor will allow the rotation of the
headstock. Ensure the lead never passes
between bed and workpiece.
Drive Spur and Live Centre
Locate the drive spur (with prongs) and the
live centre (with bearing) from the
packaging. Insert the live centre ✮✌into the
barrel of the tail stock and with a piece of
scrap timber and a hammer, tap the spur in
until secure. Carry out the same procedure
for the drive spur into the headstock spindle.
Fig.5.
Removal
When the need arises to remove the spurs,
use the ejection pin ✯✌ to push out the live
centre from the tailstock by inserting it down
the centre of the tailstock handwheel hole
✰✌.Fig.6.
The drive spur is removed using the ejection
pin ✱✌ and the spindle holding wrench ✲✌.
Using the wrench to hold the spindle on the
flats, insert the ejection pin into the hole in
the side of the thread protection cap ✳✌.
Undo the cap which will force the spur out of
the spindle. Fig.7.
Fig.2.
Fig.3.
Fig.4.
Fig.5.
Fig.6.
Fig.7.
✬✌
✫✌
✭✌
✮✌
✰✌
✯✌
✱✌
✲✌
✳✌
✪✌

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ASSEMBLY
Fitting Bed Extension (WTL90 only)
Using the fixings supplied, bolt the
extension ✴✌ to the headstock end of
the bed.
OPERATION & USE
NO-VOLT ON/OFF SWITCH
Note: The WTL95 is fitted with an
additional emergency shut off cover
.
In the event of an emergency, closing the
cover firmly will cause the stop button to
be triggered, thus stopping the machine. To
re-open the cover, the red button requires
sliding which in turn will release the cover
and stop button.
In the event of a power failure the machine
will have to be manually restarted.
To switch the machine on, lift up the sprung
cover and push the button marked
✲✌ .
To switch the machine off, lift up the sprung
cover and push the button marked
✔✌ .
To switch the machine off in an emergency
strike the cover ✵✌ firmly which will
trigger the
✔✌ button. Fig.9.
CHANGING SPEED
The machine has to be running for the
speed change to move.
With the machine running, pull the lever
✶✌ away from the headstock then move it
around to the desired speed.The handle
indicates the speed. For example, Fig.10 is
set on speed 1. The Lathe should be in
speed 1 (the slowest) before turning off to
aid ease of start up. Fig.10.
Fig.8.
Fig.9.
Fig.10.
✴✌
✶✌
✵✌

OPERATION & USE
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ROTATING THE HEADSTOCK
The headstock can be rotated 45, 90, 135 and
180°. Loosen handle ✷✌ and pull the release
pin ✸✌.When pin ✸✌ is pulled out, the head
can be rotated. Once the head is rotated to the
desired angle, release the pin and it will lock
into place. Once setup, retighten handle ✷✌.
Fig.11A & B.
Note: This operation may be necessary for
turning bowls, etc.
SLIDING THE HEADSTOCK (WTL95 only)
By loosening handle ✹✌ you can slide the
headstock along the bed. Once set in position,
lock in place using handle ✹✌.Fig.12.
MOVING THE TAILSTOCK
To slide the tailstock along the bed, loosen lever
✺✌. Once set in position, lock in place by
tightening lever ✺✌. To move live spur in and
out with the barrel, loosen locking lever ✻✌
and rotate wheel ✼✌. Once the position is set,
lock in place using lever ✻✌.Fig.13.
ADJUSTING THE TOOL REST
To move the tool rest along the bed, slide it
back and forth or rotate loosen handle ❀✌.To
angle or change the height, of the tool rest ✽✌,
loosen handle ✿✌. This set up with the tool rest
will provide for most of your needs. However,
should it be required for bowl turning etc, there
is an extension ❁✌ provided.This fits by
loosening handle ✿✌. Remove the tool rest and
replace with the extension. Loosen handle ✾✌
on the extension and slide in tool rest.When
fully adjusted, make sure all of the locking
handles are secured. Fig.14.
CHANGING THE BELT
Make sure the lathe is in speed position 1.
Switch off power supply and remove the plug.
Remove the pulley cover. Insert a disc (the size
of a two pence piece) between the two halves of
the motor pulley and between the belt runs
(Fig.15). Slowly rotate the drive spindle back
and forth by hand while turning the speed lever
slowly to a higher speed.When maximum
speed has been reached on the lever, the belt
can be removed easily. Fit a new belt over both
pulleys. Slowly rotate the drive spindle back
and forth by hand while turning the speed lever
slowly to the slowest speed.When speed 1 is
reached, the disc may be removed and pulley
cover replaced.
Fig.11A.
Fig.12.
Fig.11B.
✷✌
✸✌
✸✌
✷✌
✹✌
Fig.13.
✼✌
✻✌
✺✌
Fig.14.
✽✌ ✿✌
❀✌
Fig.15.
✾✌ ❁✌
WTL 95 WTL90

BASIC WOODTURNING
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The following pages of this manual explain
and illustrate the correct use of the turning
tools, the tool rest and other information to
help you.
If you are new to woodturning, we suggest
that you practice using various woodturning
chisels following the operations listed below.
SPINDLE TURNING:
Select a piece of wood 50x50x300mm
(approx). Draw diagonal lines on each end of
the piece of wood to locate the centres.
Fig.16.
In both ends of the piece of wood, drill a
1.5mm hole, 7mm deep into the centre. Now
secure the workpiece in a soft jaw vice. Put
the point of the drive spur into the drilled
hole and tap the spur in securely (Fig.17).
Now remove the spur and check the prongs
have left an imprint.
Ensure that both the drive spur and live
centre are clean and insert them into the
lathe (see Page 6). Place the workpiece
between the centres and close up the
tailstock (Fig.18) making sure the marked
end goes the headstock end.
Select the required tool rest position approx
3mm away from the corners of the wood and
3mm above the centre line (Fig.19) and lock
the tool rest into position. Now select the
appropriate speed (see Page 7), rotate the
workpiece to check the corners do not foul
the tool rest.
Fig.16.
Fig.17.
Fig.18.
Fig.19. WOOD
TOOL REST
3mm
3mm

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BASIC WOODTURNING
USING WOODWORKING CHISELS:
Professional woodturning chisels have handles approximately 250mm long. This
provides the operator with good grip and leverage. A sharp chisel will be much easier
to work with and will give the job a cleaner finish. Fig. 20 shows the six most commonly
used types of turning chisel.
THE THEORY OF TURNING:
There are two types of turning chisel. These are:
1. Those intended primarily for cutting,
2. Those used only for scraping.
The cutting chisels are the gouge, skew and parting type. These are sharpened to a
razor edge by honing on both sides.
The scraping chisels are the flat nose, round nose and spear point. These are not honed
on the flat sides - the wire edges produced by scraping are left on to aid in the
scraping process. Fig.21. Shows the two types of chisel.
CUTTING AND SCRAPING:
To make a cut, the chisel should be held so
that the sharp edge actually digs into the
revolving workpiece, shavings should now
peel off. To scrape, the chisel should be held
at a right angle to the surface of the
workpiece, fine pieces of wood will be
produced when scraping instead of shavings.
See Fig.22.
Many operations require the cutting chisel to
be used for scraping but scraping chisels are
very rarely used for cutting. Scraping will
blunt/dull a chisel much faster especially
when using razor sharp cutting chisels.
Cutting is much faster than scraping and
produces a much smoother finish. Cutting is
more difficult than scraping, but scraping is
more precise and easier to control.
Fig.20.
Fig.21.
Fig.22.
GOUGE SKEW PARTING
TOOL
SPEAR
POINT
FLAT NOSE ROUND
NOSE

BASIC WOODTURNING
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KNOWING WHEN TO CUT AND WHEN TO
SCRAPE
There are two different approaches to the
work when turning. The first is towards a
circumference of the workpiece (eg. When
turning down the outer surface of a cylinder
or the inner wall of a hollow round box). Using
this method, the surface being turned travels
under the edge of the chisel like an endless
belt. The second approach is towards the
diameter of the workpiece (as when turning
the face when faceplate turning, or the side of
a large shoulder when spindle turning) using this method the surface being turned
rotates like a disc under the chisel edge. Some jobs will require both methods being
used. See Fig. 23.
Either a cutting or scraping action may be used when the method used is towards the
circumference – the shaving will come off like the peel from a potato.
Only scraping can be used when the method used is towards the diameter. The reason
for this is obvious when you consider that faceplate turning nearly always requires the
removal of wood across the grain.Wood does not peel easily when turning across the
grain and any attempt made to use cutting methods will probably result in damage to
the workpiece and the chisel being thrown by the workpiece.
It therefore follows that a cutting action is used for general spindle turning operations,
while the majority of faceplate turning is carried out by the scraping method. when
both methods are to be used, you will have to judge by the feel of the workpiece when
to stop cutting and start scraping. NEVER try to cut when it becomes difficult to hold
the chisel against the wood grain.
Fig.23.
DIAMETER
APPROACH
CIRCUMFERENCE
APPROACH

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BASIC WOODTURNING
POSITIONING THE TOOL REST FOR
CIRCUMFERENCE TURNING
When turning, the object is to pierce the
outer surface of the wood to a desired depth,
then to hold the chisel steady with the bevel
edge parallel to the work circumference, so
that the chisel will peel off a shaving at this
desired depth. The only sure method of
holding the chisel steady is to rest the bevel
against the workpiece, the tool rest will act as
a fulcrum to support the chisel against the
downward force of the revolving workpiece.
Fig.24.
If the tool rest is positioned too low, so that
the chisel bevel is held out from the
workpiece, (Fig.25) the cutting edge of the
chisel will continue to dig deeper into the
workpiece until the “bite” becomes so deep
that you have difficulty holding the chisel,
then the chisel will begin to bounce or
chatter against the workpiece.
If the tool rest is positioned too low, the chisel
will be held extremely high to position the
bevel of the chisel against the workpiece
(Fig.26) then the tool rest will lose its value as
a fulcrum and the downward force of the
revolving workpiece will kick the chisel back
and possibly out of your hands.
If the tool rest is positioned too high and the
chisel is correctly positioned for cutting it will
strike near the top of the workpiece where
the direction of the force exerted by the
workpiece is almost horizontal and will again
result in kickback. Fig.27.
Fig.24.
Fig.25.
Fig.26.
Fig.27.

BASIC WOODTURNING
If the tool rest is positioned too far away from
the workpiece as shown in Fig.28, the chisel,
when correctly held will again be too high on
the workpiece.You will also find that you
have less leverage on your side of the tool
rest and it will be very difficult to hold the
chisel.
With a large diameter workpiece, the tool
rest can be above the workpiece centreline
and further out from the surface of the
workpiece than normal. Fig.29.
With a small diameter workpiece, the tool
rest should be closer to the surface
workpiece than normal. As the workpiece
gets smaller the rest should be repositioned.
Fig.30.
POSITIONING THE TOOL REST FOR
CIRCUMFERENCE SCRAPING
When scraping, the position of the tool is not
as critical as it is for cutting operations. The
chisel is normally held horizontally, although it
can be held at an angle to reach difficult
places. The wire edge of the chisel does the
scraping. Fig.33 and 31 show the result of a
chisel being too low or too high. Fig.32 shows
the chisel positioned correctly on the tool rest.
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Fig.28.
Fig.29.
Fig.31.
Fig.33.
Fig.30.
Fig.32.
HANDLE KICKED
UP
SMALL DIAMETER
NO STOCK
REMOVED
EDGE DIGGING
IN

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BASIC WOODTURNING
POSITIONING CHISEL AND TOOL REST
FOR DIAMETER SCRAPING
When diameter scraping, the area to the right
of the centre is moving upward (Fig.34). If the
chisel is placed in this area it will simply be
carried up and off the tool rest, possibly out
of your hands. So all diameter approach
operations MUST be done at the left of the
centre.
Three different chisel contact points are
shown (Fig.35). Note that when the chisel is
positioned above or below the workpiece
centre, the work surface sweeps past the
chisel edge at an angle and will tend to carry
the chisel in one direction along the tool rest.
Only when the chisel contacts the workpiece
centre line does the workpiece pass squarely
under the edge of the chisel. This then is the
position in which it is easiest to hold the
chisel steady. To obtain the position place the
rest approximately 3mm below the centre.
USING THE GOUGE CHISEL
Three gouges 6, 12, 18mm sizes are usually
sufficient for home workshop turning, but
other sizes are available (refer to Draper
Catalogue). A gouge chisel is normally used
for rough circumference turning or turning
raw stock down to a cylinder of workable
size. It is best used for rapid removal of the
workpiece, but will not produce such a
smooth finish, but with practice it can be
used for cutting coves, for shaping long cuts
and is also useful for scraping.
When used for cutting, the gouge is always
held with the convex side down and should
be rolled approximately 30° to 45° in the
direction in which it is being advanced along
the rest, the cutting edge would be a little in
advance of the handle, Figs. 36 & 37.
Fig.34.
Fig.35.
Fig.36.
Fig.37.
TOOL REST
TOOL REST
CUTTING
EDGE
ADVANCED
WRONG CORRECT

BASIC WOODTURNING
USING A SKEW CHISEL
Two skew chisels 12, 25mm are all that are
required for general use although other sizes
are available (refer to Draper Catalogue).
This chisel is used mostly for making finished
cuts, to cut vees and beads and square
shoulders.When correctly used, it will
produce the best finish that can be obtained
with a chisel. It should not be used for
scraping as this will quickly dull it.
For finish cutting, the skew should be held
with the cutting edge considerably in
advance of the handle and should be bevel
against the work. Good practice is to place
the skew well over the workpiece and pull it
back until the edge begins to cut; then swing
the handle into position to advance the cut.
Both the toe and the heel of the skew can be
used for making light cuts; but do not
penetrate the wood too deeply without
cutting clearances as you may burn the tip of
the tool. Refer to Figs.38, 39, 40, 41 & 42.
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Fig.38.
Fig.39.
Fig.40.
Fig.42.Fig.41.
PULL BACK
SWING TOOL
PATH OF CUT
DIRECTION OF CUT
USING TOE
USING HEEL
NO SUPPORT EDGE DOES NOT CUT

BASIC WOODTURNING
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USING A PARTING CHISEL
A parting chisel has one primary purpose - to
cut straight into the workpiece as deep as
desired, or all the way through the workpiece
to make a cut off. This is a very narrow chisel,
approximately 3mm wide and is shaped to cut
its own clearance, so the cutting edge will not
burn. But when used as a scraper, it should be
backed off at regular intervals to prevent
overheating. See Fig.43, 44.
USING SCRAPING CHISELS
Finally, three more types of chisel should
complete the list of chisels for the average
craftsman, these are 12mm spear point, 12mm
round nose and 26mm flat nose. Each of these
chisels may be purchased in various sizes,
(refer to the Draper Catalogue) for special
jobs. All of these are very useful for diameter
scraping (see Figs.45, 46, 47) operations and
for circumference scraping when cutting
methods cannot be employed.
The spear point chisel is used for fine
scraping and delicate operations such as the
forming of beads, parallel grooves and shallow
vees. Edges and bowl contours can be
rounded with the round nose chisel. Any flat
surface can be scraped with the flat nose
chisel.
Fig.43.
Fig.44.
Fig.45.
Fig.47.Fig.46.

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
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Wood lathe Accessories
The following accessories are available from your local Draper Stockist.
Tailstock Chuck
and Arbour Set
Part No.AWL1
Stock No.29422
Cup Turning
Chuck
Part No.AWL2
Stock No.29423
Screw Chuck
Part No.AWL3
Stock No.29424
Right Hand
Thread Face Plate
Part No.AWL8
Stock No.29429
Combination
Chuck
Part No.AWL40
Stock No.37168
Face Shield
Part No.FS8
Stock No.33831
HSS Wood
Turning Chisels
Part No.AWL44
Stock No.58697
For a comprehensive range of wood lathe accessories refer to the Draper Catalogue

TROUBLESHOOTING
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NOTE: Repairs should only be carried out by a qualified person.
TROUBLE PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY
Motor will not run 1. Fuse blown 1. Remove plug from power supply and replace fuse
2. Defective on/off switch 2. Replace defective parts before using lathe again
Defective switch cord
3. Burned out motor 3. Any attempt to repair this motor may cause a
Hazard unless the repair is done by a qualified
service technician
Headstock loose on 1. Locking handle not 1. Tighten locking handle
bed tight
Wood burns at tailstock 1. Live centre too tight or 1. Back of tailstock barrel and lubricate live centre.
end not lubricated See Basic Lathe Operation “Spindle Turning”
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