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Gather all the material and tools for the setup. [1] X Research source -
Slide the live center in the headstock, and the dead center in the tail stock.Advertisement -
Put a guide bar in between the two centers. -
Put the dial indicator on the stand. -
Put the stand on the carriage. -
Apply pressure towards the bar with the dial indicator. -
Once applied pressure, move the carriage along the bar. The gauge should not move, and if it didn't move, it is balanced. -
Slide the chuck on the head and turn the screw clockwise on the head until it's tight. -
Turn the chuck by hand to check that all fasteners are tight. [2] X Research source -
Put the tool bit on the tool post. -
Align the tool with the dead center. [3] X Research source -
Put the material in the chuck. -
You're done!
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- To take out the live center, you must stick a 3 foot (0.9 m) metal pole on the side of the head and knock out the live center.Thanks
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Warnings
- you might lose a limb, or deathThanks
- Do not touch any lever on the lathe but the one to move the carriage.Thanks
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Things You'll Need
- a lathe
- a dead center
- a live center
- a guide bar
- a chuck
- a tool bit
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