INSTRUCTION MANUALTo learn more about DELTA MACHINERY visit our website at: www.deltamachinery.com.For Parts, Service, Warranty or other Assistance,pl
10The tailstock live center (A) Fig. 14, supplied with your lathe, is equipped with a No. 2 Morse Taper shank. NOTE: Before inserting the live center,
The power switch, located under the red switch cover (B) Fig. 18 controls the electrical power to the machine. Lift the switch cover (B) and move the
124. To stop the spindle without turning the power off, press the stop button (C) Fig. 22 on the control panel.5. To restart, press the FWD button (
13LATHE TOOLSStandard wood turning tools come in several different configurations (Fig. 26). The majority of turnings will require the gouge tool (A)
14TOOL REST POSITIONMount the tool rest in place about 1/8” away from the work and 1/8” above the work centerline (Fig. 32.) This position may
15ROUGHING A CYLINDERThe large gouge is used in the first turning operation by smoothing the sharp corners of the work. Run the lathe at low speed and
16SMOOTHING A CYLINDERTo smooth a cylinder, use a large skew chisel. This requires practice, but experience with this tool is very important. Place th
17CUTTING A SHOULDERUse the parting tool first to reduce the wood to within 1/16” of the required shoulder and diameter (Fig. 43). Clean the waste sto
18VEE GROOVESCutting the vee groove demands much the same technique as the bead, except the skew is hinged straight into the work without rotatio
19The gouge is placed on edge on the tool rest so that the grind of the chisel forms an approximate right angle with the work (Figs. 57). The chisel
2TABLE OF CONTENTSRead and understand all warnings and operating instructions before using any tool or equipment. When using tools or equipment, basi
20FACEPLATE TURNINGMount turnings that cannot be worked between centers on a faceplate. The greater part of this type of turning is done with the face
21ABFig. 68Fig. 69OUTBOARD TURNINGFor workpieces that require additional space for turning, or for the turning of bowls, etc., outboard turning is the
22MAINTENANCEREPLACING THE DRIVE BELT1. Use the supplied hex wrench (A) Fig. 70 to loosen the set screw in the handwheel (B) Fig. 70. Engage the spin
23KEEP MACHINE CLEANPeriodically blow out all air passages with dry compressed air. All plastic parts should be cleaned with a soft damp cloth. NEVER
REPLACEMENT PARTSUse only identical replacement parts. For a parts list or to order parts, visit our website at servicenet.deltamachinery.com. You can
3It is important for you to read and understand this manual. The information it contains relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING PROBLEMS. Th
41. FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, READ THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING THE MACHINE. Learning the machine’s application, limitations, and specific haza
5ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FORWOOD LATHES1. DO NOT OPERATE THIS MACHINE UNTIL it is assem-bled and installed according to the instructions.2. OBTAIN A
6POWER CONNECTIONSA separate electrical circuit should be used for your machines. This circuit should not be less than #12 wire and should be protecte
7FOREWORDThese Delta 16” adjustable speed wood lathes are large capacity machines, designed for industry, commercial shops, and schools, or wherever a
8Fold the metal flap (C) Fig. 6D down and out of the way to fill the pedestal with sand or concrete to provide more ballast.NOTE: If sand is used, po
9ATTACHING LEG INSERTSThe lathe is supplied with four leg inserts, one of which is shown (A) Fig. 10. To attach the leg inserts to the pedestals, plac
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