Craftex CX series User manual

MODEL CX814
14" X 20" HEAVY DUTY VS WOOD LATHE
USER MANUAL

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Specifications ........................................................................................................ 3
Tool Rest Information ............................................................................................ 4
Assembly............................................................................................................... 5
Basic Steps for Removing Rust Preventative......................................................... 6
Placement Location............................................................................................... 6
To Assemble Machine........................................................................................... 8
Adjustment ............................................................................................................ 9
Setting Up the Headstock Spur Center..................................................................10
To Install the Live Center.......................................................................................11
Indexing/Spindle Lock............................................................................................12
Operation...............................................................................................................14
Spindle Turning .....................................................................................................15
Roughing Out Cut..................................................................................................17
Creating Beads......................................................................................................18
Bowl Tuning...........................................................................................................19
To Shape the Inside of a Bowl or Plate..................................................................20
Turning Tools & Roughing Gouge..........................................................................21
Bowl Gouge & Skew Chisel...................................................................................22
Maintenance..........................................................................................................23
Tensioning and Replacing Belt ..............................................................................24
Replacing Brushes.................................................................................................25
Aligning Pulleys.....................................................................................................26
Troubleshooting Motor & Electrical........................................................................27
Wood Lathe Operation...........................................................................................29
Optional Accessories.............................................................................................31
Dimensions............................................................................................................32
Diagram.................................................................................................................33
Parts List ...............................................................................................................35
Warranty................................................................................................................38

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Specifications:
Model Number CX814 Product Dimensions:
Net Weight………………………………………………………………………………… 50KG
Width (side-to-side) x Depth (front-to-back) x Height………………………. 41-1/2X22X19
Shipping Dimensions:
Gross Weight…….………………………………………………………………………52.5KG
Length x Width x Height……………………………………………………..970*530*300mm
Must Ship Upright……..……………………………………………………………………..Yes
Electrical:
Power Requirement…………………………………………………………...120V 60HZ 1PH
Power Cord Length……………………………..………………………………..…………2.3M
Plug Included………………………………………………………………………Yes Included
Switch Type……………………………………………………………Paddle Switch ON/OFF
Motors:
Horsepower………………………………………………………………………………...750W
Amps………………………………………………………………………..………………….6A
Type………………………………………………………………………Universal Brush-Type
Motor Power…………………………………………………………Variable frequency motor
Transfer Belt…………………………………………………………………………...Drive Belt
Operation Information
Swing Over Bed………………………………………………………………………….14 inch
Swing Over Tool Rest Base…………………………………………………………….10 inch
Distance Between Centers……………………………………………………………...20 inch
Max. Distance Tool Rest to Spindle Center…………………………………………….5 inch
No of Spindle Speeds…………………………………………………………………..Variable
Spindle Speed Range…….......................250-720 RPM, 600-1700 RPM, and 1200-3550
Spindle Taper………………………………………………………………………………..MT2
Spindle Thread Size……………………………………………………………….....1” x 8TPI
Spindle Bore……………………………………………………………………………0.40 inch
Type of Included Spindle………………………………………………………….Center Spur
Indexed Spindle Increments……………………………………………………………15 deg.
No of Indexes…………………………………………………………………………………..24

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Tool Rest Information-
Tool Rest Width……………………………………………………………………………8 inch
Tool Rest Post Diameter………………………………………………………………….1 inch
Tool Rest Post Length………………………………………………………………..3-1/2 inch
Tool Rest Base Height…………………………………………………………………….2 inch
Tailstock Information
Tailstock Taper………………………………………………………………………………MT2
Type of Included Tailstock Center…………………………………………………………Live
Tailstock quill travel……………………………………………………………………….90mm
Other Related Information
Bed Width……………………………………………………………………………...5-1/8 inch
Faceplate Size……………………………………………………………………………...4inch

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Assembly
The wood turning lathe is delivered pre-
assembled. After unpacking, the lathe
should be mounted to a solid stand or
work surface.
Transport the wood turning lathe in its
packing crate to a place near its final
installation site before unpacking it. If
the packaging shows signs of possible
transport damage, take the necessary
precautions to not to damage the
machine when unpacking. If any
damage is discovered, the carrier and/or
shipper must be notified of this fact
immediately to establish any claim
which might arise.
Needed for Setup
The following items are needed, but not
included, for the setup/assembly of this
machine.
Description Qty
Additional People........................... 1
Safety Glasses............................... 1
Cleaner/Degreaser......... As Needed
Disposable Shop Rags... As Needed
This machine is heavy. DO NOT over
exert yourself while unpacking or
moving machine get assistance!!
Unpacking the machine
Inspect the machine completely and
carefully, making sure that all materials,
such as shipping documents,
instructions and accessories supplied
with the machine have been received.
The following is a list of items shipped
with your machine. Before beginning
setup, lay these items out and inventory
them.
A. Knockout Rod..................................1
B. Open-End Wrench 32mm................1
C. Hex Wrenches 3, 4, 5, 12mm..........1
D. Live Center MT#2............................1
E. Spur Center MT#2...........................1
F. Power Cord (installed).....................1
G. Rubber Feet M8-1.25 x 15...............4
H. Faceplate (mounted)….……............1
NOTE
If you cannot find an item on this list,
please carefully check around/inside the
machine and packaging materials.
Often, these items get lost in packaging
materials while unpacking or they are
pre-installed at the factory.
Cleanup
The unpainted surfaces of the machine
are coated with a heavy-duty rust
preventative that prevents corrosion
during shipment and storage.
This rust preventative works extremely
well, but it will take a little effort to clean.

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Be patient and do a thorough job
cleaning your machine. The time you
spend doing this now will give you a
better appreciation for the proper care of
your machine's unpainted surfaces.
Basic steps for removing rust
preventative:
1. ) Put on safety glasses.
2. ) Coat the rust preventative with a
liberal amount of cleaner/degreaser, and
then let it soak for 5–10 minutes.
3. ) Wipe off the surfaces. If your
cleaner/degreaser is effective, the rust
preventative will wipe off easily. If you
have a plastic paint scraper, scrape off
as much as you can first, and then wipe
off the rest with the rag.
4. ) Repeat Steps 2–3 as necessary until
clean, then coat all unpainted surfaces
with a quality metal protectant to prevent
rust.
CAUTION
Avoid chlorine-based solvents, such as
acetone or brake parts cleaner, that may
damage painted surfaces.
Placement location
Workbench Load
Refer to the Machine Data Sheet for the
weight and footprint specifications of
your machine. Some workbenches may
require additional reinforcement to
support the weight of the machine and
workpiece materials.
Placement
Consider anticipated workpiece sizes
and additional space needed for
auxiliary stands, worktables, or other
machinery when establishing a location
for this machine in the shop. Below is
the minimum amount of space needed
for the machine.

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Assembly
The machine must be fully assembled before it can be operated. Before beginning the
assembly process, refer to Needed for Setup and gather all listed items. To ensure
the assembly process goes smoothly, first clean any parts that are covered or coated
in heavy-duty rust preventative.
1. Belt Drive Access Panel
2. Face Plate
3. Tool Rest
4. Tool Rest Locking Handle
5. Quill Locking Handle
6. Tailstock
7. Tailstock Handle
8. Digital RPM Readout
9. Speed Adjustment Knob
10. ON/OFF Switch
11. Forward/Reverse Switch
12. Tool rest Base Locking Handle
13. Carbon Brush Cap
14. Motor
15. Belt Tension Locking Handle
16. Motor Plate Tensioning Handle
17. Lower Belt Drive Access Plate
18. Accessory Holder
19. Headstock
20. Spindle Lock (Backside)

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To assemble machine
1. Install (4) rubber feet into holes in
bottom of legs and adjust feet so
lathe sits level without rocking.
Initial Running
Once assembly is complete, test run
the machine to ensure it is properly
connected to power and safety
components are functioning correctly.
If you find an unusual problem during
the test run, immediately stop the
machine, disconnect it from power,
and fix the problem BEFORE
operating the machine again. The
Troubleshooting table in the SERVICE
section of this manual can help.
The test run consists of verifying the
motor powers up and runs correctly.
To test run machine:
1. Clear all setup tools away from
machine.
2. Pull out the indexing pin knob and
rotate so detent is seated on roll
pin. This disengages the indexing
pin.
3. Set the spindle direction switch to
forward and turn spindle speed
knob all the way counter clockwise.
4. Connect the machine to power
supply.
5. Verify machine is operating
correctly by setting spindle
direction switch in forward (down)
position, pressing ON button, then

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slowly turning spindle speed dial
clockwise. The digital readout
should illuminate, and spindle
should rotate down toward front of
lathe.
6. Turn the spindle speed dial all the
way counterclockwise.
7. Press the OFF button.
8. Set the spindle direction switch to
reverse (up) position, press the ON
button, then slowly turn the spindle
speed dial clockwise.
9. When operating correctly, the
machine runs smoothly with little or
no vibration or rubbing noises.
Spindle should rotate up toward
rear of lathe.
10. Press OFF button.
Adjustment
Tool rest adjustment
You can adjust the position, height and
angle of the tool rest assembly to suit
the task at hand.
1. The tool rest locking lever (locks
the tool rest body) in position. Loosen
the lever to slide the tool rest body
along the lathe bed. Tighten the lever
firmly when the tool rest body is
properly positioned.
NOTE:
There is a nut on the underside of tool
rest body that needs to be tightened
periodically to enable the tool rest
body locking lever to tighten properly.
2. The tool rest locking handle locks
the tool rest in place. Loosen the
handle to position the tool rest at the
specific angle or height. Tighten the
handle firmly when the tool rest is
properly positioned.
Setting up the face plate
NOTE:
When installing the face plate for
turning bowls and plates, mount the
workpiece onto the face plate prior to
installing the face plate on the
headstock.

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To install the face plate:
1. Thread the face plate onto the
headstock spindle by turning it
clockwise as far as it will go, and then
tighten the two set screws with a hex
wrench.
2. Lock the spindle lock by
engaging the knob in the deep groove.
Insert the knockout rod into a hole on
the side of the face plate and use the
wrench to fully tighten the face plate.
To remove the face plate:
1. Loosen the two face plate set
screws.
2. Lock the spindle lock and insert the
knockout rod into the face plate side
hole. Use the wrench to unscrew the
face plate by turning it towards the
operator.
Setting up the headstock
spur center
To install the spur center:
1. Make sure the mating surfaces of
both the spur center and the
headstock spindle are clean. You
can use an acetone-moistened cloth
to remove any debris, oil, etc.
2. Drive the spur center into the
workpiece, using a rubber mallet or
a piece of scrap wood.
CAUTION
Never drive the workpiece into the
spur center while the spur center is in
the headstock.
3. Push the spur center through the
face plate into the headstock
spindle.