INSTRUCTION MANUAL. Lathe Duplicator MODEL North Glenn Road, Casper, Wyoming woodworker.com

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1 LatheDuplictr(1/12) 10/30/06 8:20 AM Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Lathe Duplicator MODEL North Glenn Road, Casper, Wyoming woodworker.com

2 LatheDuplictr(1/12) 10/30/06 8:20 AM Page 2 WARRANTY AND SERVICE Woodworker's Supply, Inc., warrants all machinery and accessory components for a period of 12 months from the date of delivery and will replace any products which in normal use have proven to be defective in materials or workmanship. This warranty applies only to products used in accordance with the installation, maintenance and operating instructions set forth in this instruction manual and does not apply to products that undergo normal wear and tear or products that have undergone misuse, abuse, alteration or repair from unauthorized personnel. This warranty applies provided that the customer notifies Woodworker's Supply, Inc., of the alleged defect within one year from the date of delivery of the product and provides reasonable opportunity to verify the defect by inspection. If inspection discloses defects in materials and workmanship, Woodworker's Supply, Inc., at its discretion, will replace the defective product or refund the purchase price if replacement cannot be provided quickly. Woodworker s Supply, Inc., at its discretion, may require that parts be returned prepaid to a Woodworker s Supply location for inspection. Under no circumstances will Woodworker's Supply, Inc., be liable for incidental or consequential damages resulting from defective products. This warranty is the sole warranty and sets forth the customer's exclusive remedy, with respect to defective products; all other warranties, expressed or implied, whether of merchantability, fitness for purpose, or otherwise, are expressly disclaimed by Woodworker's Supply, Inc. Warning Thoroughly read and understand this manual before operating this equipment. Care should be taken to follow all safety rules and warning instructions noted throughout the manual. PARTS LIST REF REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION COPYING TOOL FIXING TOOL COVER FIXING SCREW COPING ARBOR MACHINE SCREW SPRING WASHER FLAT WASHER LOCKING PLATE HEX SOCKET SCREW BOLT FIXING SCREW SCREW NUT FIXING FRONT PLATE COPPER PKG SHEET (SM) COPPER PKG SHEET (LG) FIXING SCREW FIXING SCREW HINGE WHEEL STEEL CABLE HEX SCREW BOLT FLEXIBLE SPRING HEX SCREW NUT FEED PANEL CUTTING SLIDE SEAT HEX SOCKET BOLT CONTROL ROD HINGE WIRE BOLT FIXING SCREW LOCATING PLATE A FRONT GUIDE RAIL LATHE POST SHAFT SLEEVE GUIDE PLATE SPRING WASHER RD HEAD MACHINE SCREW COPYING BLOCK HEX SOCKET SCREW BOLT FIXING SCREW ANTI-DEVIATION ROD COPYING SHAFT HEX SCREW BOLT LATHE POST SUPPORT HEX SCREW BOLT TAPPED BOLT LEFT SLEEVE B BACK GUIDE RAIL STEEL TUBE CONTROL SHAFT SLEEVE FIXING SLEEVE COPYING HANDWHEEL C-TYPE SNAP RING LATERAL HEAD CENTER CENTER POST CONTROL SCREW HEX SCREW NUT FEED HANDWHEEL CLAMPING BOARD PACKING SHEET PROLONGED SLEEVE MODEL SUPPORT RD HEAD MACHINE SCREW FLAT WASHER FLAT WASHER SPRING WASHER HEX SCREW BOLT HEX SCREW BOLT TOOL RACK PIECE HEX SCREW BOLT RIGHT SLEEVE FIXING SHAFT FLAT WASHER LOCKING PLATE NUT COPYING CENTER CENTER SLEEVE CENTER HANDLE DRIVING HINGE WHEEL BUSHING ANTI-LOOSE BUSHING CONNECTING PLATE 2 11

3 LatheDuplictr(1/12) 10/30/06 8:20 AM Page 3 SCHEMATIC WOODTEK LATHE DUPLICATOR WARNINGS 1. Read and understand the entire Instruction Manual before attempting assembly or operation. 2. Maintain the original location and readability of all warning labels. 3. Replace all worn or unreadable warning labels from the manufacturer. 4. Read and understand all warnings posted on this product. 5. Do not use this product for other than its intended use. 6. Always wear approved safety glasses or face shields while woodworking. 7. Wear ear protection during machine operations. 8. Always wear proper apparel without any loose fitting material that may get caught in machinery. 9. Always keep hair tied back away from moving machinery. 10. Provide adequate space around the work area and use non-glare lighting. 11. Do not operate machinery while tired or while under the influence of alcohol, drugs or any medications. 12. Keep visitors and children a safe distance from the work area. 13. Keep the workshop childproof by using padlocks on master switches and removing starter keys. 14. Keep your work area well ventilated and use proper air filtration systems and dust collectors. 15. Keep the floor around machinery clean and free of dust, scrap material, oil and grease. 16. Make sure all machinery is properly grounded. 17. Make sure all machines are in the off position before connecting to a power supply. 18. Do not lean on machinery and maintain a balanced stance at all times. 19. Do not use excessive force to perform machine operations. All machines are designed for controlled operation. 20. Always work with undivided attention. 21. Always use the right tools at the correct speed of operation. 22. Never leave a machine running and unattended. 23. Keep all cutting tools, blades and cutters sharp for the best performance. 24. Unplug machinery from the power source before making adjustments or for maintenance. 25. Make sure all guards are in place before operation. 26. Repair any damaged machinery parts before continuing operation. 27. Always turn machines off before cleaning. 28. Never stand on tools or use a machine for an unintended use. 29. Use recommended accessories to support or secure work pieces. 30. Always maintain tools in top condition for best performance. Duplicator Warnings and Safety Rules 1. Make sure the duplicator is firmly attached to the wood lathe and all mounting bolts are tight before operation. 2. Make sure the cutter head is aligned with the spindle center on the headstock and tailstock before operation. 3. Make sure that the Cable Wheel Assembly and the Carriage Cable are free of oil, dust and wood chips. 4. Make sure the Duplicator Carriage travels freely across the length of the Duplicator Frame. 5. Make sure the Cutter Head is positioned correctly before turning on the lathe. 6. Always start the lathe at slower speeds and check that all components are tight before continuing. 7. When turning between centers, make sure the tailstock is snug against the workpiece and the tailstock quill is locked. 8. Periodically turn off the lathe and check the tailstock for tightness to ensure the workpiece remains snug between centers. 9. Never loosen the tailstock spindle when the lathe is in operation. 10. When using a template, make sure all the Template Support Bolts are tight. 11. When using the Spindle Copying Centers, make sure the Center Wheel Adjuster holds the sample workpiece tightly between centers. 12. Always use a center steady (not included) when a spindle becomes very narrow and starts to vibrate. 10 3

4 LatheDuplictr(1/12) 10/30/06 8:20 AM Page 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS Warranty and Service Warnings Table of Contents Unpacking Cleaning Fitting duplicator to other lathes Introduction Basic Components Assembly Attach mounting brackets to the lathe bed Attach duplicator to the mounting brackets Attach handwheel and check the carriage Attach the duplicator to the lathe Operation Attach a template or sample to the duplicator Making a duplicate turning Schematic Drawing Parts List Unpacking The Lathe Duplicator comes completely assembled in the carton. It only requires attaching the Hand Wheel and mounting the Lathe Duplicator to the lathe bed. Carefully unpack the duplicator from the carton. Check for shipping damage and ensure that all the components listed on page 5, Basic Components, are enclosed. If any damage occurred or parts are missing, please contact your dealer immediately for replacement. Cleaning Clean all protective oil from the surfaces of the duplicator with a mild solvent or kerosene. DO NOT use lacquer thinner, paint thinner or gasoline as this could damage painted surfaces or rubber parts. Use soap and water on paint, plastic and rubber. Ensure that the Cable Wheel Assembly and the Carriage Cable are clean of any oil or lubricant to prevent the cable from slipping during operation. Fitting the duplicator to other 12" lathes This Lathe Duplicator is designed as a companion to the Woodtek 12" Wood Lathe. It will fit other 12" wood lathes that have a 1-3/4" bed gap and 36" between centers. It will also fit 12" x 36" wood lathes with other bed gaps with the addition of accessory lathe bed locking plates. Make duplicate turnings 1. Adjust the duplicator carriage so the copying shaft tracer is against the widest point of the template. If a sample turning is used, turn the sample turning so the widest point faces away from the duplicator (Figure 13). The duplicator cutter should just clear the widest point of the workpiece. If not, reposition the duplicator. Caution: Before turning on the power, ensure that all lathe and duplicator components are securely locked down. 2. Start the lathe at a slow speed and check that all components are tight and secure. Increase the speed as necessary depending on the size of the workpiece. 3. Rough turn the spindle into its initial round form by moving the carriage into the wood in 1/8" increments. Sweep the carriage back and forth while moving the cutter progressively deeper into the workpiece (Figure 14). 4. Keep attention focused on the tracer and template stopping just short of contact at each successive pass. 5. Carefully work from the widest to the narrowest portions of the template creating the basic outline of the form (Figure 15). 6. After the basic roughed out form is complete, increase the speed and make the final finishing cut (Figure 16). Keep the tracer shaft against the template while carefully following the pattern moving the carriage handwheel and the carriage feed wheel in unison producing the final duplicate turning. Figure 13 Figure 14 Figure 15 4 Figure 16 9

5 LatheDuplictr(1/12) 10/30/06 8:20 AM Page 5 5. Turn the carriage handwheel until the copying tracer lines up with the left spindle copying center (12) (Figure 9). BASIC COMPONENTS 6. With the lathe bed locking plates loosened, position the duplicator so the carriage cutter point lines up with the spindle point on the headstock (Figure 10). Copying center Copying tracer Move the carriage to the tailstock and align the cutter point with the tailstock live center point. 8. Move the carriage back and forth until both the headstock and tailstock center points line up with the cutter point and then tighten the lathe bed locking plates Figure 9 OPERATION Attach a template or sample to the duplicator 1. Templates made of plexiglass, aluminum or other suitably hard materials will produce more accurate duplicates. To attach a template, position the four template support brackets (3) and mount the template to the brackets as necessary (Figure 11). The center line of the template spindle should line up with the center line of the copying centers. Figure Right Cable Wheel Assembly 2. Carriage Stop 3. Template Support 4. Duplicator Frame 12. Left Spindle Copying Center 13. Allen Wrenches 14. Carriage Feed Handwheel 15. Cutter Head 2. To attach a sample turning, position the sample turning between centers and slide the right copying center into the rear of the spindle. Tighten the nuts and then use the center wheel adjuster (22) to tighten the spindle between centers (Figure 12). Loosen the set screw on the carriage copying tracer (16) and push it down flush with the top of the carriage ensuring tracer contact with the sample turning. Figure Carriage Cable 6. Feed Indexing Scale 7. Cutter Head Assembly 8. Duplicator Carriage 9. Cable Adjuster 10. Left Cable Wheel Assembly 11. Copying Handwheel 16. Copying Shaft Tracer 17. Lathe Bed Locking Plates 18. Lathe Mounting Brackets 19. Bed Plate Bolt Assemblies 20. Duplicator Plate Bolt Assembly 21. Right Spindle Copying Center 22. Center Wheel Adjuster 8 Figure 12 5

6 LatheDuplictr(1/12) 10/30/06 8:20 AM Page 6 ASSEMBLY Attach mounting brackets to the lathe bed 1. Remove the tool rest base from the lathe bed and position the tailstock at the far end of the lathe bed. 2. Lay the two mounting brackets (18) on the lathe bed with the offset end of the plate facing down and toward the front side of the lathe (Figure 1). For an initial setup, position the two mounting brackets about 6 before either end of the lathe bed and straddle the brackets evenly across the bed ways (Figure 2). 3. Put washers on the two lathe bed plate bolts (19) and put the bolts through the long slot on the bracket and through the center of the bed gap. 4. Bring the lathe bed locking plates (17) under the bed gap with the shorter step between the bed ways and bring the nuts up snug securing the mounting rackets to the bed. Do not tighten the bracket nuts all the way. Figure 1 Figure 2 Mounting bracket positions Attach handwheel and check the carriage 1. Place the handwheel (11) onto the hand wheel shaft. Align the set screw with the flat on the shaft and tighten down the set screw. Screw on the hex nut to secure the set screw in place. 2. Attach the handwheel handle to the handwheel if not attached. 3. Test the handwheel and cable system by running the duplicator carriage (8) back and forth across the duplicator frame. 4. Adjust the cable adjuster (9) if necessary and ensure that there are no lubricants on the cable system (Figure 5). To tighten the cable, loosen nut A, adjust tension bolt B by turning it clockwise and then tighten nut A. 5. If the carriage still does not run freely, adjust the tracking tension screws by loosening the nuts and adjusting the set screws (Figure 6). Align the duplicator with the lathe 1. Put the duplicator cutter (15) into the cutter head assembly (7) (Figure 7). Figure 5 Figure 6 Cable adjuster Attach duplicator to the mounting brackets 1. Slide the two duplicator plate bolts (20) into the slot on the bottom of the Lathe Duplicator (Figure 3). 2. Set the lathe duplicator frame (4) onto the mounting brackets lining up the duplicator plate bolts into the two holes in the offset ends of the mounting brackets (Figure 4). 3. Screw on the duplicator plate nuts and washers (20) and tighten them down. Figure 3 Duplicator plate bolts 2. Put drive and live centers into the headstock and tailstock of the lathe. 3. With the bed plate bolts slightly loosened, position the duplicator so that the point of the left spindle copy center (10) lines up adjacent to the drive center point on the headstock (Figure 8). Don t worry about depth yet. 4. Bring the carriage all the way to the left and turn the duplicator carriage feed hand wheel (14) counter-clockwise bringing the cutter tip shaft all the way into the carriage. Figure 7 Spindle center Copying center 6 Figure 4 Figure 8 7