H Haynie Member Joined May 20, 2011 Messages 3,516 Location Page Arizona Jan 8, 2013 #1 When a lathe is listed as Indexing, like my Jet 1014vs is, what does that mean?
glycerine Member Joined Aug 7, 2009 Messages 3,462 Location Fayetteville, NC Jan 8, 2013 #2 I believe it means that you can lock the headstock at various positions so that you can do fluted work for example.
I believe it means that you can lock the headstock at various positions so that you can do fluted work for example.
Ed McDonnell Member Joined Oct 20, 2008 Messages 2,294 Location Melbourne, FL Jan 8, 2013 #3 glycerine's got it. Here's a link to the online manual for the 1014VSI. Look at page 15 for instructions on using the indexer. http://content.jettools.com/assets/manuals/708375VS_man_EN.pdf Anybody who might accidentally turn on the lathe while the index pin is engaged should seriously consider unplugging the lathe when using the indexer. Ed
glycerine's got it. Here's a link to the online manual for the 1014VSI. Look at page 15 for instructions on using the indexer. http://content.jettools.com/assets/manuals/708375VS_man_EN.pdf Anybody who might accidentally turn on the lathe while the index pin is engaged should seriously consider unplugging the lathe when using the indexer. Ed