Powermatic 4224 User Manual

Operating Instructions and Parts Manual 24” Wood Lathe Model: 4224 WMH Tool Group 2420 Vantage Drive Elgin, Illi

10TOOLS If possible, select only quality, high speed steel turning tools. High speed tools hold an edge and last longer than ordinary carbon steel.

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

12 ROUGHING OUT: 1. Begin with a large roughing gouge. Place the tool on the tool support with the heel of the tool on the surface to be cut. 2. Sl

13PARTING 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 th

14there are dozens of chucks to choose from, the woodturner should first consider all the different types of turning that will be done, and read repo

15 10. Stop the lathe, remove workpiece and attach face plate or chuck (see "Mounting Stock" above). 11. Finish turning the outside of bo

16 TROUBLE-SHOOTING (4224 Lathe) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Excessive vibration. 1. Defective spindle bearings. 1. Replace bearings. 2

17ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC: 4224 Lathe

18PARTS LIST: Stand & Bed Assembly (4224 Lathe) No. Part No. Description

19PARTS LIST: Stand & Bed Assembly (4224 Lathe) continued No. Part No. Description

2This manual has been prepared for the owner and operators of a Powermatic Model 4224 24” Wood Lathe. Its purpose, aside from machine operation, is t

20Stand & Bed Assembly (4224 Lathe)

21PARTS LIST: Headstock Assembly (4224 Lathe) No. Part No. Description

22PARTS LIST: Headstock Assembly (4224 Lathe) Continued No. Part No. Description

23 Headstock Assembly (4224 Lathe)

24 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES (4224 Lathe) Part No. Description 6294730 Metal Spinning Tool Support, 12" 6294731 Tool Support, 26" 6294734

25 65" Bed Extension Assembly (Optional - 4224 Lathe)

26PARTS LIST: Outboard Turning Assembly (Optional - 4224 Lathe) No. Part No. Description

27Outboard Turning Assembly (Optional - 4224 Lathe) To order parts or reach our service department, please call our toll-free number between 7:00 a

28 WMH Tool Group 2420 Vantage Drive Elgin, Illinois 60123 Phone:800-274-6848 www.wmhtoolgroup.com

3TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Rules ...

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

5 SPEED RECOMMENDATIONS Diameter of Work Roughing RPM General Cutting RPM Finishing RPMUnder 2" 1500 3000 30002 to 4" 600 1500 23004 to

6! SAFETY: DECALS Familiarize yourself with the location and content of this decal on your machine. 6294773

7SPECIFICATIONS: 4224 Lathe Distance Between Centers...

8 RECEIVING Remove the lathe from the shipping container and check for damage. Report any damage to your distributor immediately. Accessories are pa

9Tool 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