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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
14" Variable Speed
Wood Lathe
(46-715)
PART NO. 903742 - 03-18-05
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TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 SAFETY GUIDELINES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 GENERAL SAFETY RULES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 ADDITIONAL S
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SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS It is important for you to read and understand this manual. The information it contains relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING PROBLEMS. The symbols below are used to help you recognize this information. Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. Indicates a potentially hazardous situ
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS EQUIPMENT. Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious personal injury or property damage. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, READ THE INSTRUCTION 13. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. The use of MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING THE MACHINE. Learning accessories and attachments not recommended by Delta the machine’s application, limitatio
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ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR WOOD LATHES FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE RULES MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY. 1. DONOTOPERATE THIS MACHINE UNTIL it is 14. EXAMINE THE SET-UP CAREFULLY before turning the assembled and installed according to the instructions. machine “ON”. 2. OBTAIN ADVICE from your supervisor, instructor, or 15. STAND CLEAR, AND KEEP ALL OBSERVERS AND another qualified person if you are not familiar with the PASSERSBY clear of rotating path of workpiece to operation of this machine. avoid
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GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This machine must be grounded while in use to protect the operator from electric shock. 2. Grounded, cord-connected machines intended for use 1. All grounded, cord-connected machines: on a supply circuit having a nominal rating less than 150 volts: In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of If the machine is intended for use on a circuit that has an outlet electric shock. This machine
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FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION FOREWORD The Delta 46-715 14" adjustable speed wood lathe is a big capacity lathe, designed for industry, commercial shops, and schools. NOTICE: The photo on the manual cover illustrates the current production model. All other illustrations contained in the manual are representative only and may not depict the actual color, labeling, or accessories and are intended to illustrate technique only. UNPACKING AND CLEANING Carefully unpack the machine and all loose items from th
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ASSEMBLING THE STAND 1. Attach the two long tie bars (A) Fig. 3 (with the flanges up) D to the center of each stand leg (B) by using eight carriage B bolts through the legs and tie bars, secured by flat C washers, lockwashers, and hex nuts. NOTE: Hand-tighten the hardware for further adjustment. 2. Attach two short tie bars (C) Fig. 3 (with the flanges up), to each leg (B), using eight carriage bolts through the legs and tie bars, secured by flat washers, lock-washers, and hex nuts. B 3. Attach
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HEADSTOCK SPUR CENTER The 46-715 comes with a faceplate attached. Before inserting the spur center in the spindle, remove this faceplate. Insert the knockout bar (A) Fig. 10 in the side hole of the spindle (B) D Fig. 10 to hold the spindle in place. Use the supplied wrench (C) Fig. 10 to loosen the faceplate. Remove the faceplate (D) by turning it counter-clockwise with your hand. The C spur center (A) Fig.11 is equipped with a No. 2 Morse Taper shank. Insert this shank into the headstock spindl
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ADJUSTING CLAMP ON TOOL REST To adjust the tool rest clamping action, use a 15/16" wrench to adjust the nut (A) Fig. 16 in the same manner as the headstock and tailstock. A Fig. 17 Fig. 18 D C ATTACHING ON/OFF SWITCH TO TOOL The "ON/OFF" switch comes unattached to the tool to protect it from damage in shipping. To attach the "ON/OFF" Switch: 1. Remove the two hex bolts (A) Fig. 19 that are attached to the back of the headstock, located near the top. 2. Align the two holes in the bottom of the "
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ACTIVATING THE SPINDLE IMPORTANT: Unlock the spindle lock BEFORE operating the tool. The unlocked position is shown in Fig. 23A while the locked position is shown in Fig. 23B. CHANGING SPEED RANGES IMPORTANT: Change speeds ONLY when the tool is running. This tool provides variable rate spindle speeds from 600 to 2200 RPM. To change speeds, depress the release (A) Fig. 24 and rotate the lever (B). Turning the lever clockwise increases the speed while turning it counter-clockwise decreases the spe
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HOW TO TURN SPINDLES Spindle turning is the principal type of wood turning (chair and table legs, lamp stems, etc.) The turning of spindles can be done with either a scraping or cutting technique. The cutting technique, by virtue of faster wood removal and a cleaner surface, is the preferred method. CENTERING THE WORK Wood stock for any spindle turning should be approximately square, and the ends should be square with the sides. Two common methods of determining the center are shown in Figs. 27
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TOOL REST POSITION Mount the tool rest in place about 1/8” away from the work and 1/8” above the work centerline (Fig. 32.) This position may vary to suit both you and the work. Place a guide mark on the tool rest shank as an aid to quick and accurate resetting. Clamp the tool rest firmly before operating the lathe. ROUGHING A CYLINDER The large gouge is used in the first turning operation by smoothing the sharp corners of the work. Run the lathe at low Fig. 32 speed and hold the gouge in the ma
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SMOOTHING A CYLINDER To smooth a cylinder, use a large skew chisel. This requires practice, but experience with this tool is very important. Place the cutting point near the center of chisel and high on the work (Fig. 38). Sometimes, in striving for a certain position in relation to the work, the beginner will often overlook this all-important point. Raising the handle will increase the depth of cut while lowering the handle, of course, does the opposite. As with the gouge, you can advance the s
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CUTTING A SHOULDER Use the parting tool first to reduce the wood to within 1/16” of the required shoulder and diameter (Fig. 43). Clean the waste stock out with the gouge (Fig. 45A), then use the skew for the actual cutting of the shoulder (Figs. 45A and 45B), which is a duplication of squaring an end.The skew then makes the horizontal cut, but in a different manner from plain cylinder work. If the shoulder is long, use the ordinary skew position for Fig. 43 Fig. 44 the outer portion of the cut.
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VEE GROOVES Cutting the vee groove demands much the same technique as the bead, except that the skew is hinged straight into the work without rotation (Fig. 51). Only one-half of the vee is made at a time, and one, two, or more cuts may be needed on each side to obtain the desired shape. As in all cutting with the skew, use the bevel next to the cut as a fulcrum. Be careful not to allow the full edge of the chisel to catch and cause a run. Vee grooves can also be made with the toe of the skew, i
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Place the gouge on edge on the tool rest so that the grind of the chisel forms an approximate right angle with the work (Fig. 57). The chisel contacts the work at the center of the cutting edge. Hold the tool so that the centerline of the gouge is pointing directly toward the center of the revolving stock. This starting position is important to prevent the gouge from running along the surface of the work. From the starting position, push the gouge into the revolving stock, and roll the tool on
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MOUNTING THE WORKPIECE TO THE FACEPLATE Fig. 63 shows direct mounting to the 3” faceplate along with attaching to the backing block. Because of the ease of setting up, use this mounting whenever the work permits. Hold larger pieces in the same way by using the 6” faceplate. When normal screw- fastenings interfere, mount the work on a backing block (Fig. 63). When screws are not permissible at all, glue the work to the backing block by fitting a sheet of paper at the joint to allow later separati
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8. 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 turned 45 degrees and the tool rest auxiliary extension (B) is attached. Outboard turning generally is used for larger workpieces, but smaller work can be accomplished using this technique. B A Fig. 70 Fig. 69 TROUBLESHOOTING For assistance with your machine, visit our website at www.deltamachinery.com for a list of service centers or call the DELTA Mach
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2. Use a #5 Allen wrench to remove the three screws (A) Fig. 72. Slide the spindle handle out. Pull the spindle lock to the out position (see Fig. 24A). 3. Remove the belt (A) Fig. 73 from the pulley (B). NOTE: When pulling the belt out or replacing the belt, pull the spindle lock handle (B) Fig. 72 out to its fullest position to give more room (C) Fig. 73 for belt removal or replacement. 4. Replace new belt by using these instructions in reverse order. A C A B B Fig. 73 Fig. 72 SERVICE PARTS, S
