Delta 46-715 Instruction Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUALPART NO. 903742 - 03-18-05Copyright © 2005 Delta MachineryTo learn more about DELTA MACHINERY visit our website at: www.deltamachine

10ADJUSTING CLAMP ON TOOL RESTTo adjust the tool rest clamping action, use a 15/16" wrench to adjust the nut (A) Fig. 16 in the same manner as th

11ACTIVATING THE SPINDLEIMPORTANT: Unlock the spindle lock BEFORE operating the tool. The unlocked position is shown in Fig. 23A while the lockedposit

12HOW TO TURN SPINDLESSpindle turning is the principal type of wood turning (chair and table legs, lamp stems, etc.) The turning of spindles can be do

13TOOL REST POSITIONMount the tool rest in place about 1/8” away from the workand 1/8” above the work centerline (Fig. 32.) This position mayvary to

14SMOOTHING A CYLINDERTo smooth a cylinder, use a large skew chisel. This requirespractice, but experience with this tool is very important. Placethe

15CUTTING A SHOULDERUse the parting tool first to reduce the wood to within 1/16” ofthe required shoulder and diameter (Fig. 43). Clean the wastestock

16VEE GROOVESCutting the vee groove demands much the same technique asthe bead, except that the skew is hinged straight into the workwithout rotation

17Place the gouge on edge on the tool rest so that the grind ofthe chisel forms an approximate right angle with the work (Fig.57). The chisel contac

18MOUNTING THE WORKPIECE TO THE FACEPLATEFig. 63 shows direct mounting to the 3” faceplate along with attaching to the backing block. Because of the

198. Fig. 69 illustrates the rough cutting of the inside of a bowl.9. Outboard turning is illustrated in Fig. 70. Note that the headstock (A) is turne

2TABLE OF CONTENTSRead and understand all warnings and operating instructions before using any tool or equipment. Whenusing tools or equipment, basic

20PARTS, SERVICE OR WARRANTY ASSISTANCEAll Delta Machines and accessories are manufactured to high quality standards and are serviced by a networkof P

21A complete line of accessories is available from your Delta Supplier, Porter-Cable • Delta Factory Service Centers,and Delta Authorized Service Stat

22Two Year Limited New Product WarrantyDelta will repair or replace, at its expense and at its option, any new Delta machine, machine part, or machine

23NOTES

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3Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.Indicates a potentially hazardous situation

4GENERAL SAFETY RULESREAD AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEFOREUSING THIS EQUIPMENT. Failure to follow all instructions listed

5ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FORWOOD LATHES1. DO NOT OPERATE THIS MACHINE UNTIL it isassembled and installed according to the instructions.2. OBTAIN ADVIC

6Fig. A Fig. BGROUNDED OUTLET BOXCURRENTCARRYINGPRONGSGROUNDING BLADEIS LONGEST OF THE 3 BLADESGROUNDED OUTLET BOXGROUNDINGMEANSADAPTER2. Grounded, co

7FOREWORDFUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTIONNOTICE: The photo on the manual cover illustrates the current production model. All other illustrations contained inthe

8ASSEMBLING THE STAND1. Attach the two long tie bars (A) Fig. 3 (with the flanges up)to the center of each stand leg (B) by using eight carriagebolts

9HEADSTOCK SPUR CENTERThe 46-715 comes with a faceplate attached. Before inserting the spur center in the spindle,remove this faceplate. Insert the kn