MODEL W1704 BENCH TOP LATHE INSTRUCTION MANUAL Phone: 1-360-734-3482 • On-Line Technical Support: tech-support@shopfox.biz COPYRIGHT © DECEMBER, 2003 BY WOODSTOCK INTERNATIONAL, INC. REVISED APRIL, 2013 (TR) #5378TR WARNING: NO PORTION OF THIS MANUAL MAY BE REPRODUCED IN ANY SHAPE OR FORM WITHOUT THE WRITTEN APPROVAL OF WOODSTOCK INTERNATIONAL, INC.
This manual provides critical safety instructions on the proper setup, operation, maintenance, and service of this machine/tool. Save this document, refer to it often, and use it to instruct other operators. Failure to read, understand and follow the instructions in this manual may result in fire or serious personal injury—including amputation, electrocution, or death. The owner of this machine/tool is solely responsible for its safe use.
INTRODUCTION............................................................................................. 2 SAFETY....................................................................................................... 4 ASSEMBLY...................................................................................................11 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 ADJUSTMENTS.............................................................................................15 Lock Handles...................................
INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION Woodstock Technical Support This machine has been specially designed to provide many years of trouble-free service. Close attention to detail, ruggedly built parts and a rigid quality control program assure safe and reliable operation. Woodstock International, Inc. is committed to customer satisfaction. Our intent with this manual is to include the basic information for safety, setup, operation, maintenance, and service of this product.
WARRANTY Woodstock International, Inc. warrants all Shop Fox machinery to be free of defects from workmanship and materials for a period of two years from the date of original purchase by the original owner. This warranty does not apply to defects due directly or indirectly to misuse, abuse, negligence or accidents, lack of maintenance, or reimbursement of third party expenses incurred. Woodstock International, Inc.
SAFETY SAFETY SAFETY READ MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING MACHINE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS BELOW WILL RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, WILL result in death or serious injury. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, COULD result in death or serious injury. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, MAY result in minor or moderate injury. NOTICE 1.
10. NEVER LEAVE WHEN MACHINE IS RUNNING. Turn power OFF and allow all moving parts to come to a complete stop before leaving machine unattended. 11. DO NOT USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS. DO NOT use machinery in damp, wet locations, or where any flammable or noxious fumes may exist. 13. USE A GROUNDED EXTENSION CORD RATED FOR THE MACHINE AMPERAGE. Undersized cords overheat and lose power. Replace extension cords if they become damaged. DO NOT use extension cords for 220V machinery. 14.
SAFETY Know Your Machine An important part of safety is knowing your machine and its components. Please take the time to learn the items shown in the pictures below. The letters in the picture correspond to the following descriptions in the text.
A. Variable Speed Control Dial—Controls the speed of the lathe spindle. Always turn this dial to the lowest setting before starting the lathe. N. Lock-Out Paddle Switch—Turns lathe ON/ OFF only when the safety key is installed. Headstock—The housing that holds the spindle on the lathe. O. Knock-Out Tool—Used to remove the spur and live centers from their tapered spindles. C.
SAFETY Additional Safety for Wood Lathes 1. KEEPING GUARDS IN PLACE. Make sure all guards are in place and that the lathe sits on a flat, stable surface. 2. EYE/FACE PROTECTION. Always wear eye protection or a face shield when operating the lathe. 3. RESPIRATORY PROTECTION. Always wear a respirator when using this machine. Wood dust may cause allergies or long-term respiratory health problems. 4. MOUNTING WORKPIECE.
Avoiding Potential Injuries SAFETY Figure 1. Center fully embedded in workpiece. Figure 2. DO NOT operate without centers firmly embedded in workpiece. Figure 3. Sleeves rolled up and out of the way of the moving machinery. Figure 4. DO NOT operate with long sleeves rolled down near moving machinery. Figure 5. Always use the tool rest. Figure 6. DO NOT cut without using tool rest.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY 110V Operation The Model W1704 is wired for 110V operation. Always connect this machine to a dedicated circuit (wire, breaker, plug, receptacle) with a verified ground, using the recommended circuit size and plugs/receptacles listed at the bottom of this page. We recommend connecting this machine to a dedicated circuit with a verified ground, using the circuit size given below.
ASSEMBLY Unpacking The SHOP FOX® Model W1704 has been carefully packaged for safe transporting. If you notice the machine has been damaged, please contact your authorized SHOP FOX® dealer immediately. Inventory Layout and inventory the package contents listed below and familiarize yourself with the components shown in Figure 8 to ease assembly. The Model W1704 is a heavy machine at 46 lbs. Use assistance when lifting or moving the machine.
ASSEMBLY Machine Placement • Floor Load: Some workbenches may require additional reinforcement to support both the machine and the operator. Make sure you take these precautions. • Working Clearances: Consider existing and anticipated needs, size of material to be processed through the machine, and space for auxiliary stands, work tables or other machinery when establishing a location for your lathe. • Lighting: Lighting should be bright enough to eliminate shadow and prevent eye strain.
Installing Centers UNPLUG‑POWER CORD before you do any assembly or adjustment tasks! Otherwise, serious personal injury to you or others may occur! The spur and live centers are taper-fit components that install in the same manner; however, the spur center always goes into the headstock spindle and the live center always goes into the tailstock barrel. To install the centers, do these steps: UNPLUG THE LATHE! 2. Insert the tapered end of the center into the spindle and push firmly, as shown in Figure 9.
Face Plate UNPLUG‑ the power cord before you do any assembly or adjustment tasks! Otherwise, serious personal injury to you or others may occur! The face plate can be installed only if the spur center has been removed from the headstock spindle. ASSEMBLY To install the face plate, do these steps: 1. UNPLUG THE LATHE! 2. Thread the face plate onto the headstock spindle. 3.
ADJUSTMENTS Lock Handles The lock handles on the tool rest holder and the tailstock can be tightened for a stronger locking action if the factory set locking action is not tight enough for your needs. However, take care not to over-tighten any of the parts. UNPLUG‑ the power cord before you do any assembly or adjustment tasks! Otherwise, serious personal injury to you or others may occur! To tighten the lock handles, do these steps: UNPLUG THE LATHE! 2.
OPERATIONS Test Run The purpose of a test run is to identify any unusual noises and vibrations, as well as to confirm that the machine is performing as intended. To test run the Model W1704, do these steps: 1. Turn the variable speed control knob all the way counter-clockwise or in the LOW direction as far as it will go. 2. Make sure that the spur center has been removed from the spindle. 3. Pull the paddle switch up to start the lathe. Once the lathe is running, listen for any unusual noises.
Operation Tips Workpiece Distances /4" 1 /8" 1 Mount the workpiece correctly; otherwise, the operation may be difficult and dangerous. Read the “Spindle Turning” & “Face Plate Turning” instructions for ideas on how to set up your lathe correctly. • Position the tool rest approximately 1⁄8" above the center line of the workpiece and approximately 1⁄4" away from the workpiece. See Figure 15 for more details.
Selecting Turning Tools Lathe tools (Figure 18) come in a variety of shapes and sizes and usually fall into five major categories. • OPERATIONS • Gouges—Mainly used for rough cutting, detail cutting, and cove profiles. The rough gouge is a hollow, double-ground tool with a round nose, and the detail gouge is a hollow, double-ground tool with either a round or pointed nose. Figure 19 shows an example of a gouge. Figure 18. Basic set of lathe turning tools.
Spindle Turning Spindle turning (Figure 23) is the operation performed when a workpiece is mounted between the headstock and the tailstock. To set up a spindle turning operation, do these steps: Mark both ends of your workpiece by drawing diagonal lines from corner to corner. The intersection point of these lines will show you the center of your workpiece. See Figure 24 for details. 2.
Face Plate Turning Face Plate turning (Figure 26) is when a workpiece is mounted to the face plate, which is mounted to the headstock spindle. To mount your workpiece to the face plate, do these steps: OPERATIONS 1. Find the center of your workpiece by drawing diagonal lines from corner to corner on the side of the workpiece that will be mounted to the face plate. The intersection point of these lines will show you the center of your workpiece. 2.
Sanding/Finishing After turning, the workpiece can be sanded (see example in Figure 28) and finished before removing it from the lathe. Wrapping the sandpaper completely around the workpiece, will pull your hands into the moving workpiece and may cause injury. Never wrap sandpaper completely around the workpiece! Figure 28. Typical spindle sanding operation. Whenever sanding or finishing on the Model W1704, remove the tool rest holder to increase personal safety and gain adequate working room.
MAINTENANCE Make sure that your machine is unplugged during any maintenance procedures except where instructed otherwise! If this warning is ignored, serious personal injury may occur. General Figure 31. Cleaning/lubricating unpainted part of the bed. To ensure optimum performance from your lathe, make a habit of inspecting it before each use. Check for the following conditions and repair or replace when necessary: • Loose mounting bolts. • Worn switch. • Worn or damaged cords and plugs.
WIRING DIAGRAM PADDLE SWITCH Bk 110 VAC Bk Wt Wt Gn Gn Green Ground Gn Bk Wt Wt White Neutral 5-15 Plug Black Hot Gn Bk FUSE Bk Bk Wt Wt CIRCUIT BOARD Wt Bk Wt Wt Gn Ground Wt Wt MOTOR CIRCUIT BREAKER VARIABLE SPEED DIAL PARTS -23-
-24- 37 8 36 32 35 53 60 47 26 38 58 27 55 22 23 25 59 28 PARTS 34 21 33 31 30 29 18 39 20 19 17 40 16 14 11 41 42 43 44 15 56 10 49 24 46 48 7-1 50A 50 45 9 7 51 6 24 52 57 5 4 1 2 54 3 PARTS
REF PART # DESCRIPTION REF PART # DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 7-1 8 9 10 11 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 X1704001 X1704002 XPS05M XPSS03M X1704005 X1704006 X1704007 X1704007-1 XPSB35M X1704009 X1704010 X1704011 X1704014 X1704015 X1704016 X1704017 X1704018 XP6004 XPR34M XPR34M XP6004 X1704023 XPLN04M X1704025 X1704026 X1704027 XPS07M X1704029 XPSS01M X1704031 X1704032 XPSS01M X1704034 BED RETAINING PLATE PHLP HD SCR M5-.
TROUBLESHOOTING Possible Cause How To Remedy Motor will not start. 1. Low voltage. 2. Open circuit in motor or loose connections. 3. Lathe switch fuse blown. 1. Check power line for proper voltage. 2. Inspect all lead connections on motor for loose or open connections. 3. Replace switch fuse located under threaded cap on the backside of the switch box. Motor will not start; fuses or circuit breakers blow. 1. Short circuit in line cord or plug. 1.
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