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Wood Lathe
ModeL G1067Z
InStructIon ManuaL
Copyright © 1996 By grizzly industrial, inC. revised July, 2009 (tr)
WarnInG: no portIon of thIS ML anua May be reproduced In any Shape
or forM WIthout the WrItten approvaL of GrIZZLy InduStrIaL, Inc.
#5983 printed in taiwan.
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WARNING Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grind- ing, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are: • Lead from lead-based paints. • Crystalline silica from bricks, cement, and other masonry products. • Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber. Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of w
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Table Of Contents SECTION 1: SAFETY........................................................................................................................2 Safety Instructions For Power Tools ..........................................................................................2 Additional Safety Instructions For The Lathe..............................................................................4 SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION ...................................................................
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SECTION 1: SAFETY For Your Own Safety Read Instruction Manual Before Operating This Equipment The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible hazardous conditions. This manual uses a series of symbols and signal words which are intended to convey the level of importance of the safety messages. The progression of symbols is described below. Remember that safety messages by themselves do not eliminate danger and are not a substi- tute for proper accident prevention measures.
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Safety Instructions For Power Tools 9. USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make 15. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. sure your extension cord is in good condi- Consult the owner’s manual for recom- tion. Conductor size should be in accor- mended accessories. The use of improper dance with the chart below. The amperage accessories may cause risk of injury. rating should be listed on the motor or tool nameplate. An undersized cord will cause 16. REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTION- a drop in line voltage resulting
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Additional Safety Instructions For The Lathe 1. MAKE SURE ALL GUARDS are in place 10. MAKE SURE YOUR WOOD LATHE IS and that the Lathe sits on a flat, stable sur- TURNED OFF, disconnected from its face. power source and all moving parts have come to a complete stop before starting 2. ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION or a any inspection, adjustment, or mainte- face shield when operating the Lathe. All nance procedure. safety equipment should be ANSI approved. 11. DO NOT LEAVE LATHE RUNNING 3. USE A RESP
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SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION Most importantly, we stand behind our machines. Commentary If you have any service questions or parts requests, please call or write us at the location listed below. Grizzly Industrial, Inc. 1203 Lycoming Mall Circle Lack of familiarity with Muncy, PA 17756 this manual could Phone: (570) 546-9663 cause serious person- Fax: (800) 438-5901 al injury. Become E-Mail: techsupport@grizzly.com familiar with the con- Web Site: http://www.grizzly.com tents of this manual, includi
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Unpacking Piece Inventory The Model G1067Z Wood Lathe is shipped from After all the parts have been removed from the the manufacturer in a carefully packed carton. If carton, you should have: you discover the machine is damaged after you’ve signed for delivery, please call Customer • Main Lathe Unit Service immediately for advice. • Grizzly Paddle Switch • Front/Rear Covers Save the containers and all packing materials for • Index Pin possible inspection by the carrier or its agent. • 6'' Face P
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Site Considerations Clean Up Floor Load The unpainted surfaces are coated with a waxy The Model G1067Z weighs 179 lbs. Most com- oil to protect them from corrosion during ship- mercial floors are suitable for your machine. ment. Remove this protective coating with a sol- Some floors may require additional reinforcement vent cleaner or citrus-based degreaser such as to support the machine, the operator, and the Grizzly’s G7895 Degreaser. To clean thoroughly, workpiece. some parts may need to be r
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Circuit Breaker Requirements Circuit Requirements We recommend that the circuit you use your machine on should be dedicated. Because the machine motors are different sizes, please use Amperage Draw the following guidelines when choosing a circuit The Model G1067Z motor is wired to operate at breaker for your machine (circuit breakers rated 110V and will draw the following load: any higher are not adequate to protect the cir- cuit): Motor Load..............................................8 Amps R
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Grounding Extension Cords In the event of an electrical short, grounding 110V Operation If you find it necessary to use an extension cord reduces the risk of electric shock by providing a at 110V: path of least resistance to disperse electric cur- rent. This tool is equipped with a power cord that • Make sure the cord is rated Standard Service has an equipment-grounding prong. The outlet (grade S) or better. must be properly installed and grounded in accor- dance with all local codes and ordina
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SECTION 2: ASSEMBLY Pre-assembly Stand Assembly of the G1067Z is straightforward. We 1. Locate all four stand legs and the two end have organized the assembly process into steps. panels. Attach an end panel to any two of the 3 Please follow them in sequence. legs using the 10-24 x ⁄8'' Phillips head screws provided (Figure 1). Repeat this step Tools Required: Only a few common tools are for the remaining end panel/legs. DO NOT needed to assemble this machine. Specifically, a final tighten the bo
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3. Attach the long stand supports to each end 5 3 Installing the Switch assembly using the ⁄16''-18 x ⁄4'' carriage bolts provided (Figure 3). Do not plug cord in until you are ready to test run the lathe. See Test Run section for instructions before initial run. 1. Locate the paddle switch. 2. Press the paddle switch into the cut-out on the face of the leg as shown in Figure 5. Figure 3. 4. With an assistant, set the lathe bed assem- bly on the stand, orienting the front of the headstock with t
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Note—The paddle switch is equipped with a removable safety key (Figure 7). When the lathe is not be in use, the safety key should be removed from the paddle switch and placed in a safe location. The lathe cannot be turned on when the safety key is removed from the paddle switch. Figure 8. Tailstock Figure 7. Thread the handle onto the tailstock handwheel and tighten down the jam nut (Figure 9). Tool Rest The tool rest is equipped with a cam-action clamping system to secure it to the lathe bed.
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Spur Center Face Plate The G1067Z is supplied with a #2 Morse taper The G1067Z is supplied with a 6'' face plate.The spur center for use when spindle turning. The faceplate is used for bowl and plate turning. spur center is used in conjunction with the tail- Install the face plate by threading the face plate stock live center. Install the spur center by insert- onto the inboard spindle. Use the indexing pin to ing into the hole in the inboard spindle (Figure hold the spindle from rotating while
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SECTION 3: ADJUSTMENTS Headstock The Model G1067Z headstock can be swiveled 180˚ as well as positioned anywhere along the bed. 1. Loosen the quick release lever by pushing it down (Figure 13). 2. Move the headstock to the desired position and re-engage the quick release lever (Figure 14). Note—The large hex nut under Figure 14. the headstock will require occasional adjust- ing to assure proper clamping pressure to the bed. Turn the hex nut in small increments 1. Loosen the quick release lever by
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3. Release the set pin. Make sure the set pin Tailstock has engaged in its detent by trying to rotate the headstock. 4. Now position the head stock along the bed as desired and engage the quick release The tailstock is equipped with a cam-action lever. clamping system to secure it to the lathe bed. When the lever is thrown, a locking plate lifts up and secures the tool rest to the bed. To position the tailstock along the bed: Never operate the lathe with the quick release lever loose. Serious
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Live Center Speed Selector A #2 Morse taper live center is supplied with the lathe and is preinstalled from the factory (Figure 19). To remove it: The lathe must be running to change speeds. Before turning the lathe on, read 1. Turn the handwheel counter-clockwise until Safety Rules and Test Run in the the tailstock barrel bottoms out in the tail- Operations Section. stock housing. This causes the center to be forced out of the barrel. The variable speed selector has six position set- tings. Th
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SECTION 4: OPERATIONS Test Run Tool Rest Once the assembly is complete and the adjust- Adjust the tool rest as close to the workpiece as ments are done to your satisfaction, you are possible without actually coming in contact with ready to test the machine. the workpiece. Test by hand turning the work- piece before turning lathe on. Ensure that the lathe chisel is fully supported by the tool rest. Support the lathe chisel on the tool rest with one hand, while controlling the chisel with the othe
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Spindle Turning Before a workpiece is mounted into the lathe, the points of the installed spur center and the live center must align perfectly with one another (Figure 22). View the alignment from above the lathe and from the side. Live Center Spur Center Figure 23. 4. Once the spur center is firmly attached to the workpiece, insert the spur center (with the attached workpiece) into the headstock spin- dle. 5. While supporting the workpiece, slide the tailstock close to the end of the workpiece
