Smithy Midas 1220 XL - Manual (Page 55)

Figure 11.9 Fasten a lathe dog to one end of the work piece.
Note: Before starting to machine work set up on centers, check to see the lathe dog tail
is free in the faceplate slot so it won't lift stock off its true line of centers, as in Figure
11.10. Also, be sure lathe centers fit closely into the center holes to eliminate side play
but not so tightly they bind. If you're working on a long workpiece, check it frequently to
be sure the center does not bind. Also, balance unbalanced setups with counterweights
to overcome any "throw" as the work revolves (Figure 11.11).
Figure11.10 Make sure the lathe dog tail is free in the faceplate slot so
it won't lift off the true line of centers.
Figure 11.11 Counterweights can
help with unbalanced setups.
Tail of Lathe Dog
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Setting Up with Centers, Collets, and Chucks