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Operating Instructions and Parts Manual 24” Wood Lathe Model: 4224 WMH T ool Group 2420 Vantage Drive Elgin, Illinois 60123 Part Number: M-0460228 Phone: 800-274-6848 Revision B 11/03 www.wm ht oo lg r oup.com Copyright © WMH Tool Group[...]
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2 This manual has been prepared for the owner and operator s of a Powermatic Model 4224 24” Wood Lathe. Its purpose, aside from machine operation, is to promote safety using accepted operating and maintenance procedures. To obtain maximum life and efficiency from your wood lathe, and to aid in using the machine safely, read this manual thoroughly[...]
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3 TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Rules ................................................................................................................... ............................ 4-5 Safety: Decals ................................................................................................................. .............................. 6 Specif[...]
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4 1. Read and understand the entire owner’s manual before attempting assembly or operation. 2. This wood lathe is designed and intended for use by properly trained and experienced personnel only. If you are not familiar with the proper and safe operation of a wood lathe, do not use it until the proper training and knowledge have been obtained. 3.[...]
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5 SPEED RECOMMENDATIONS Dia met er of Wor k Roughing RPM G ener al Cutt i ng RPM Fi ni shi ng RPM U n der 2 " 1500 3000 3000 2 t o 4" 600 1500 2300 4 t o 6" 450 1 100 1500 6 t o 8" 450 600 1 100 8 t o 10" 450 600 850 10 to 12" 450 600 850 12 to 14" 450 450 600 26. When sanding, remove the tool rest from the mach i[...]
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6 ! SAFETY: DECALS Familiarize yourself with the location and content of this decal on your machine. 6294773[...]
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7 SPECIFICATIONS: 4224 Lathe Distance Betw een Cent ers ....................................................................................................... ............................. 42" Swing Over Bed ................................................................................................................. ......................[...]
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8 RECEIVING Remove the lathe from the shipping container and check for damage. Report any damage to your distributor immediately. Accessories are packaged in a separate carton which will be on the shelf of the machine stand. Clean protecti ve coating from the bed, spindles, work rest and face plate with kerosene or a good commercial solvent. Read t[...]
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9 Tool Support The tool support (shown in Figure 5), is designed to allow adjustment for height, position on the bed, and angle to the work. Your 4224 lathe comes standard with the 14" tool support. Other supports are available; consult the "Optional Equipment" list on page 24. Periodically the tool rest should be disassembled and th[...]
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10 TOOLS If possible, select only quality, high speed steel turni ng tools. High speed tools hol d an edge and last longer than ordinary carbon steel. As one becomes proficient in turning, a variety of specialty tools for specific applications can be acquired. The following tools provide t he basics for most woodturning projects: Large Roughing Gou[...]
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11 FIGURE 2 STOCK SELECTION Stock for spindles should be straight grained and free of checks, cracks, knots and other defects. It should be cut 1/8" to 1/4" larger than the finished diameter and may r equire additional length to remove ends if required. Larger stock should have the corners removed to produce an oct agon making the piece e[...]
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12 ROUGHING OUT: 1. Begin with a large roughing gouge. Place the tool on the t ool support with the heel of the tool on the surface to be cut. 2. Slowly and gently raise tool handle until cutting edge comes into contact with the workpiece. 3. Beginning at the tailstock end of the workpiece, roll the flute (hollowed-out portion) of the tool in the d[...]
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13 PARTING OFF: 1. Use parting tool. 2. Adjust lathe speed to lower RPM for parting through a workpiece. 3. Place tool on tool support and raise the handle until it starts to cut and continue to cut towards the center of the workpiece. 4. Loosely hold on to the piece in one hand as it separates from the waste wood. SANDING and FINISHING: Leaving cl[...]
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14 there are dozens of chucks to choose from , the woodturner should first consider a ll the different types of turning that will be done, and read reports or discuss with other turner s who own chucks before making a decision. A chuck is not a requirement but is handy when working on more than one piece at a time. Rather than removing screws, you [...]
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15 10. Stop the lathe, remove workpiece and attach face plate or chuck (see "Mounting Stock" above). 11. Finish turning the outside of bowl with 1/2" or 3/8" bowl gouge. Leave additional material at base of bowl for support while turning interior. This will be removed later. TO SHAPE INTERIOR OF BOWL: 1. Stop lathe and move tail[...]
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16 TROUBLE-SHOOTING (4224 Lathe) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Excessive vibration. 1. Defective spindle bearings. 1. Replace bearings. 2. Worm or defective belt. 2. Replace belt. 3. Defective motor. 3. Replace motor. 4. Workpiece warped, out-of-r ound, 4. Correct problem by planing has major flaw, or was improperly or sawing, or scrap workpiece.[...]
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17 ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC: 4224 Lathe[...]
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18 PARTS LIST: Stand & Bed Assembly (4224 Lathe) No. Part No. Description Quantity 1 6294742 Tool Support, 14" .................................................................................................... .... 1 2 6294753 Tool Support Assembly (Items 3 thru 10, 14, 15, 36, 37)........................................... 1 3 6295851 T[...]
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19 PARTS LIST: Stand & Bed Assembly (4224 Lathe) continued No. Part No. Description Quantity 6294733 Remote ON/OFF Switch Assembly (Items 65, 66, 68, 70, 71) ................................... 1 65 6295760 On/Off Swit ch ....................................................................................................... ....... 1 66 6295761[...]
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20 Stand & Bed Assembly (4224 Lathe)[...]
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21 PARTS LIST: Headstock Assembly (4224 Lathe) No. Part No. Description Quantity 1 6295785 H andwheel ............................................................................................................ .... 1 2 6295786 Nut, Lock ............................................................................................................ ...[...]
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22 PARTS LIST: Headstock Assembly (4224 Lathe) Continued No. Part No. Description Quantity 59 6295843 Cl amp ............................................................................................................... ......... 1 60 6295844 Nut, #10-24 ..............................................................................................[...]
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23 Headstock Assembly (4224 Lathe)[...]
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24 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES (4224 Lathe) Part No. Description 6294730 Metal Spinning Tool Support, 12" 6294731 Tool Support, 26" 6294734 Adapter, 1-1/4" to 1-1/2" 6294739 Tool Support, 6" 6294740 Bowl Turning Tool Support (RH) 6294741 Tool Support, 16" 6294745 Ball Bearing Center 6294747 Guard Assembly 6294736 Face Plate, [...]
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25 65" Bed Extension Assembly (Optional - 4224 Lathe)[...]
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26 PARTS LIST: Outboard Turning Assembly (Optional - 4224 Lathe) No. Part No. Description Quantity 6295858 Outboard Turning Assemb ly (Items 1 thru 17) ................................................................ 1 6295845 Short Outfeed Bed Extension Asse mbly (Items 1, 5, 6, 7) .............................................. 1 6295846 Tool Rest[...]
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27 Outboard Turning Assembly (Optional - 4224 Lathe) To order parts or reach our serv ice department, please call our toll-free number between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. (CST), Monday through Friday. Having the Model Number and Serial Number of your machine available when you call will allow us to serve you quickly and accurately. Locating the stock n[...]
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28 WMH Tool Group 2420 Vantage Drive Elgin, Illinois 60123 Phone:800-274-6848 www.wmhtoolgroup.com[...]