Speed position can be checked by viewing the belt through the window at the front of the headstock. It is selectable in 15 degree increments 24 divisions. There is sight hole to read index Index pin shown numbers 0 through Stop the lathe.
Index Knob 2. Page Toolrest Using a spur center Mark stock centers For softwoods - Mount the spur center to the work punch centers piece as shown and then insert the spur center and work piece into the headstock spindle.
Do not pound work piece into headstock drive center when turning between centers or you may damage the headstock. Page Tailstock Tailstock Warning! Never loosen the tailstock quill or tailstock while the work piece is turning.
To move the tailstock along the bed, loosen the Tailstock Clamp Handle, slide the tailstock to the desired position, and tighten the clamp handle. To move the tailstock quill in or out, loosen the Quill Lock and turn the Handwheel.
Vacuum scraps and dust from the inside the headstock, between the lathe bed rails, and under the toolslide and tailstock. Monthly Wax exposed cast iron parts with a good quality paste wax, especially the bed rails. Move the tailstock close to the headstock so the two centers nearly touch; Out of balance, or large work piece. Reduce lathe speed to the lowest speed possible and turn the work piece to a true circle. Work piece is not held in the center. Check work piece mounting and correct.
Try putting the pins in the freezer overnight, and heating up the bed segments with a hot air gun or dryer. Item Part No. Page Accessories Lathe Stand Strong, rigid, 4 mm thick sheet metal lathe stand, 86 cm 34 in.
The legs have an extra flange to allow you to insert a piece of plywood to create a boxed leg for filling with sand for even extra vibration dampening. Page 28 For further details about Teknatool's lathe accessories please contact your local retailer for more information, or contact us for a free product catalogue. This catalogue can also be downloaded from our website - at www.
Any movement of the bubble as the lathe is secured, indicates a twist on the bed. For the lathe to operate correctly the bed must not twist; if necessary, use shims between the bed and stand top. Tighten the two headstock bolts first, then the two tailstock bolts, and finally tighten the two middle bolts.
The two 12mm threaded holes underneath the outrigger end of headstock can be optionally used making a total of 8 bolt positions ensure that the bolt is a metric M12 x 1. Connecting to Power Follow any instructions that came with the electric motor and switch. The motor should be wired so it rotates in a counter-clockwise direction when facing the output shaft of the motor. The plug must be plugged into a matching outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with local electrical codes.
Improper connection of the motor can result in a risk of electrical shock. Use the proper wire size for the extension cord, for a given cord length, to avoid power loss and over-heating. Turn out of balance work at slowest speed. Key: roughing stock general turning Note: Turning Speeds and DC Motors Use the electronic variable speed control in combination with the step pulley.
Variable speed DC motors may have poor torque power at low speeds. The available speeds will be from zero up to the maximum speed of the pulley step. Use the upper steps only when higher speed spindle turning is required. The speeds vary due to the rpm's of the motor. Speed position can be checked by viewing the belt through the window at the front of the headstock.
Don't apply excess tension to the belt. Excess belt tension can cause increased vibration, bearing wear, belt wear, and damage to the motor shaft.
Stop the lathe. Loosen the screw knob and open the headstock guard. Loosen the Teebar and pull the lever toward the front of the lathe to loosen the belt. Tighten the teebar to hold the motor while the belt position is changed. Position the belt on the selected set of pulleys. Push the Teebar away from the lathe to tension the belt and tighten the teebar. Close the headstock guard and tighten the screw knob.
Tighten belt only as much as needed. Insert the operating bar into a hole in the Headstock Lockpin. Loosen the Lockpin half a turn. Slide the Headstock Release Handle towards Inboard end of lathe, and rotate the headstock to a detent position. Do not push down on the handle. Use the detent latch positions to prevent headstock movement during turning. Firmly tighten the Headstock Lockpin with the operating bar; but do not use excessive force.
Remove the operating bar. It is selectable in 15 degree increments 24 divisions. There is sight hole to read index numbers 0 through Pull the index knob and turn it left until the pin drops into the hole.
To lock the spindle it must engage into a hole in the headstock pulley. Make sure the index pin is out before operating the lathe.
The pin should drop into the indentation in the headstock to prevent it from engaging while the spindle is turning. Sight Hole Pin Index Knob Index pin shown in safe operation position Headstock Spindle Divisions Index Number Degrees 2 0,12 3 0,8,16 every 8th 4 0,6,12,18 every 6th 90 6 0,4,8,12,16,20 every 4th 60 8 0,3,6,9,12,15,18,21 every 3rd 45 12 0,2,4,6,8…22 every 2nd 30 24 every hole 15 Headstock The headstock houses the motor pulley, headstock pulley, bearings, and the spindle.
The headstock spindle accepts centers and accessories with no. Use the spindle Index Pin to lock the headstock spindle. Screw the faceplate or chuck onto the spindle threads. A spindle washer in-between may be used to make removal easier. Index Pin Headstock Spindle! The faceplate or chuck body must contact the shoulder on the spindle bearing. Pull and turn the Index Pin and place it in the "safe" indentation in the headstock.
Faceplate or chuck body must contact shoulder on the spindle bearing. Faceplate 18 Using a spur center Mount the spur center to the work piece as shown and then insert the spur center and work piece into the headstock spindle. Mark stock centers For softwoods - punch centers! Do not pound work piece into headstock drive center when turning between centers or you may damage the headstock.
For hardwoods - drill centers and saw diagonals for spur center Set spur center with mallet Toolrest To move the toolslide along the bed, loosen the Toolslide Clamp Handle, move the slide to the desired position, and tighten the clamp handle.
To adjust the toolrest, loosen the Toolrest Clamp Handle, position the toolrest, and tighten the clamp handle. Adjust the toolrest close to the work piece. Exact positioning may be varied to suit the turner. Lathe tools and chisels should remain on the toolrest whenever the tool is in contact with the work piece. Remove the toolrest when sanding or polishing so fingers do not get pinched.
Never loosen the tailstock quill or tailstock while the work piece is turning. To move the tailstock along the bed, loosen the Tailstock Clamp Handle, slide the tailstock to the desired position, and tighten the clamp handle. To move the tailstock quill in or out, loosen the Quill Lock and turn the Handwheel. Lock the quill in place with the Quill Lock. The tailstock quill accepts centers and accessories with no.
To install a taper use a quick, firm action by hand. Do not pound the taper in. To remove a taper, insert the operating bar through the tailstock quill hole. The tailstock quill is hollow, allowing you to bore holes through turnings if a hollow center is used. Adjusting the Tailstock for Turning Between Centers 1. Mount the spur center to the work piece and insert the spur center into the headstock spindle, as previously described under "Using a Spur Center".
Do not use the tailstock quill action to drive the work piece into the spur center. This can create an unsafe and loose work piece. Mount the live center into the tailstock quill using a quick, firm action by hand. Turn the Handwheel to apply light holding pressure to the work piece; it should turn easily by hand, yet not be loose.
Tighten the Quill Lock. Learning Turning The art and technique of turning is a subject beyond the scope of this instruction manual. Vacuum scraps and dust from the inside the headstock, between the lathe bed rails, and under the toolslide and tailstock. Wax exposed cast iron parts with a good quality paste wax, especially the bed rails. Buff out the wax thoroughly. Check tightness of nuts and bolts; especially the set screws on the motor pulley and headstock pulley, and the lathe mounting bolts.
Lubricate, with one or two drops of light-weight oil, the tailstock quill threads, index pin shaft, and the toolslide camshaft remove plastic plugs and toolslide front camshaft bore. Turn the handwheel so the quill threads are exposed, apply grease to the threads, crank the handwheel back and forth to work in the grease, wipe off any excess. Lubricate the tailstock slot with one or two drops of light-weight oil.
Cleaning the Toolslide If the toolslide becomes hard to move and adjust, cleaning and lubricating are required. To make the toolslide slide more freely along the bed, make sure the bed rails are clean. Apply some paste wax to the rails. If the toolslide is hard to move towards or away from you, remove the toolslide from the lathe bed.
Clean the toolslide camshaft round eccentric rod with a petroleum-based solvent. Lubricate the rod with a light-weight oil or a silicone spray. Slide the base back onto the lathe bed. Remove the 6 mm set screw from the tailstock. If necessary, turn the Handwheel to expose the set screw. Using a screwdriver, remove the keeper plate from the tailstock body. Remove the quill and Handwheel from the tailstock body. Wipe clean all parts including the inside of the tailstock.
Lubricate the quill and tailstock slot with a light-weight oil and apply a small amount of grease to the quill threads. Aligning the Tailstock 1. Crank the Handwheel so the quill is all the way in. Place any 2 MT accessory you have that has a sharp point like a spur center, or live center in the tailstock quill and another center in the headstock spindle.
Note:Tailstock alignment can be made easier by using the Teknatool Acruline Accessory Center in place of the centers. Move the tailstock close to the headstock so the two centers nearly touch; check the alignment of the center points. Move the tailstock away from the headstock and extend and lock the quill. The points of the centers should align when the quill is halfway extended, fully extended, and fully retracted. If the centers are aligned at all three locations no adjustment is necessary.
This indicates that the tailstock is not parallel to the lathe bed and you will need to realign the tailstock. If the tailstock doesn't move freely then remove the tailstock and look for burrs or high spots on the bed rails or the alignment plate.
Tap the tailstock with a wooden mallet in the appropriate direction to align the centers. The centers should align when the quill is halfway extended, fully extended, and fully retracted, as previously described in step 3.
The capscrews must be fully tightened in order to avoid slippage during work. Faceplate or chuck running out of true. Turning tools not sliding smoothly across Toolrest. Spur drive center or live center not holding into the spindle taper or quill taper when turning. Possible Cause and Solution Out of balance, or large work piece.
Reduce lathe speed to the lowest speed possible and turn the work piece to a true circle. Work piece is not held in the center. Check work piece mounting and correct. Work piece is not secure or held tight enough. Lathe incorrectly bolted to stand or bench. Refer to this manual for lathe stand recommendations. Stand or bench not well constructed, too light, or standing incorrectly on the floor.
Make sure the stand is solidly constructed. Use sand bags to weigh down the stand. Over tensioning of belt is a primary cause of vibration. The drive belt is running badly, over tensioned, or damaged. Apply a spray-on belt dressing on the belt grooves, readjust belt tension, or replace the belt. Motor pulley is not in correct alignment with the headstock pulley. Loosen the motor pulley set screw and align the pulleys.
Headstock is loose. Tighten the Headstock Lockpin. Headstock pulley or motor pulley is loose. Check that the pulley set screws are tight. The headstock guard is loose or rattling. Check that the guard screws are tight. Movement in motor mount plate.
Check that the nyloc nuts on the headstock studs are tight, and that the Teebar is tight. Motor vibrates. Many single phase motors due to their design produce minor noise or vibrations; these usually cannot be altered.
Dirt build up on the rear of the faceplates or chuck. Clean off all build up and dirt. Faceplates and chucks must mount securely against the inner bearing ring surface of the spindle. Damaged surface on toolrest face caused by sharp edged tools. File the toolrest using a fine smooth file and polish with extra fine sandpaper.
Also remove the sharp edges from the corners of turning tools. Small end of Morse taper is damaged due to dropping or hitting.
File or polish away any damage. Check that inside of tapers have not been scored. Grease or oil inside of Morse tapers.
Wipe clean the inside of the tapers. Insufficient pressure when installing the center. Use a quick, firm action by hand to install a taper. Do not knock in using any solid object. Tailstock and headstock center not lining up correctly. Clicking noise in headstock when lathe is operating.
Tailstock handwheel hard to turn or will not turn. Tailstock quill hard to move. Tailstock not locking correctly onto bed, or tailstock not sliding smoothly on bed ways. Tailstock binds. Tailstock jumps where bed sections join. Try putting the pins in the freezer overnight, and heating up the bed segments with a hot air gun or dryer. This slightly shrinks the pins and expands the holes they go into. Tailstock not aligned to headstock; adjust as described under "Aligning the Tailstock".
Bed incorrectly bolted to stand causing twist. Ensure stand and lathe are correctly installed. Headstock not returned to detent position after it has been rotated. Ensure that the headstock is locked into a detent position. Headstock Lockpin not fully seated. Twist the headstock back and forth to make sure it is properly seated and then tighten the Lockpin. Dirt or wood dust accumulated in the headstock swivel pin hole.
Remove the Headstock Lockpin and clean out hole. Headstock pulley or motor pulley loose. Securely tighten the pulley set screws. Quill lock is locked; unlock the quill lock. If necessary, lightly tap a block of wood against the handwheel handle; tap the handle in a clockwise direction as viewed from the tailstock end.
Build up of dust and wood resin on the quill or inside of the handwheel thread. Remove, clean, and lubricate the quill and tailstock as described under "Cleaning the Tailstock". The quill has been extended too far and is locked against the handwheel. Push the quill back into the tailstock when turning the handwheel.
The quill is damaged; turn the handle to expose the quill and check for marks along the quill, especially on the edges of the slotted keyway Remove the high spots with a smooth file and test the quill travel.
Replace the quill if necessary. Tailstock adjustment plate not adjusted correctly; adjust as described under "Aligning the Tailstock". Dirty bed ways and underside of tailstock body. Clean bed ways and underside of tailstock body with a petroleum-based solvent.
The inside of the bed has a high spot. File the area with a smooth flat file until the tailstock moves freely. The tailstock adjustment plate has a rough spot or a burr. Remove the tailstock and file the plate with a smooth flat file.
The machined flat surfaces are not flush. Item Qty Part No. Each bed unit adds mm 20 in. The legs have an extra flange to allow you to insert a piece of plywood to create a boxed leg for filling with sand for even extra vibration dampening. The stand is available in two models one to fit the standard Nova and one to fit an additional add-on extension bed. Lathe Stand Super Nova Chuck A next-generation, self-centering chuck to securely hold round and square work pieces for centerless turning.
The special Tuff Lock gearing delivers amazing holding power in both the contraction and expansion mode. Slide the Headstock Release Headstock Headstock Handle towards outboard end of Release Handle lathe, and rotate the headstock to a detent position.
Customers with dedicated threaded need to undergo a modification to Teknatool chucks who intend using the chuck on the include the side-locking function or new DVR XP Spindle must have a side-locking function products purchased with a side-locking adapted to the chuck before running it. Page Toolrest Using a spur center Mount the spur center to the work piece as shown and then insert the spur center and work piece into the headstock spindle.
Do not pound work piece into headstock drive center when turning between centers or you may damage the headstock. Page Tailstock Lathe Turning speeds Correct selection of turning speeds is important for safety and finish cut quality It is important to take into account the fixing of the work piece, it should be made as secure as possible.
Various techniques are available for this consult books on the subject and seek training opportunities. There are safety and out of balance considerations. Page Learning Turning Learning Turning The art and technique of turning is a subject beyond the scope of this instruction manual. DOWN Press key to incrementally increase the parameter or to decrease it. Preset favorite speed selection and set function There are 5 preset speeds available in the drive.
The factory-preloaded reference speeds are: Number Speed rpm Note: The speed 2 is default speed number. The letter D after the number 2 indicates it is default. Page 31 The Speed Control Loop. Page 32 Serial Number view. Press Vacuum shavings and dust from the Headstock, Tailstock, under the Toolslide and in between the bed. Monthly Wax exposed cast iron parts with a good quality paste wax, especially the bed rails. Page Cleaning The Toolslide Cleaning the Toolslide If the toolslide becomes hard to move and adjust, cleaning and lubricating are required.
To make the toolslide slide more freely along the bed, make sure the bed rails are clean. Apply some paste wax to the rails. If the toolslide is hard to move towards or away from you, remove the toolslide from the lathe bed.
Page Aligning The Tailstock 2. Place any 2 MT accessories you have that have a sharp point like a spur center, or live center in the tailstock quill and another center in the headstock spindle. Page Voltage Selection Voltage selection By removing a small jumper the unit will efficiently run on V and a gain in power can be achieved.
Or the jumper can be replaced to enable the unit to run on V. Ensure that the power is off and that the plug is disconnected from the wall. Page 37 5. Carefully place your index finger on the edge of the board avoiding any soldier points. Using the top of your finger as a guide run the pliers along and lightly grab the jumper in the pliers.
Do not squeeze too tight as you may crush the jumper. This is important as the jumper will need to be placed back should you want to run V again.
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