
Turning the dial clockwise moves the slide toward the workpiece. Compound Rest Handwheel The compound rest handwheel controls the position of the cutting tool relative to the workpiece. The graduated dial is adjustable using the same method as the dial on the cross slide. Angle adjustment is held by two hex nuts on the base of the compound rest. To determine and set the needed spindle RPM for cutting: 1. Use the table in Figure 31 to determine the cutting speed required for the workpiece mat