Teknatool nova PRO-TEK SUPERNOVA2 User manual

WARNING
Speed recommended is between 600-700 RMP for 6" and larger,or heavy work
pieces.DO not exceed 700 RPM for bothTenon and Mortise Operation.
LATHE SPEED: Excessive speed is a serious lathe hazard. Always turn at the slowest speed
possible. Ideal speed will vary with wood blank size. The larger the blank, the slower the
speed. Consult your lathe manual or lathe information plate for speed guidelines.
Do not attempt to use the chuck unless the recommended lathe speeds to the wood blank
size are known. Additionally, you must strictly follow the maximum speed limits set out in
this manual's operating section. Do not exceed them under any circumstances.
CHECK WORKPIECE: Examine wood blank carefully before mounting on chuck/lathe.
Only mount wood with no cracks, splits, holes, or any other weaknesses (e.g., rotten or
spongy sections). Do not use poorly jointed or laminated wood. An irregular or
out-of-balance stock needs to be turned at the slowest possible speed until it is in balance.
Make sure wood is clamped rmly. Follow mounting instructions for dierent gripping modes
and jaw types. In the expansion mode do not use excessive force, or jaws may split the wood.
Check wood is securely held in the chuck before operation. Check grip by vigorously
wrenching wood blank back and forth. If any loosening occurs, re-examine the holding
area for adequate grip (Following mounting guidelines) and any damage to the holding
area. Rotate manually to make sure of clearance before switching on the power.
DUPLICATOR OR JIGS: Do not use chuck for work holding with a duplicator or jigs.
Safe Practice
CHISEL USE: Use only handheld woodturning chisels to shape wood being held in the
chuck. Use the recommended chisel for the job. Use safe and commonly approved techniques.
WARNING: Never attempt to place hands on a moving chuck on a lathe.
Wait for the chuck to come to a complete stop before hands are anywhere near the
chuck. Trying to grab at a moving chuck could result in SERIOUS INJURY.Wherever
possible stand to one side of the revolving wood.
JAW SLIDES: For safe operation, do not extend the jaw slides beyond the chuck body
under any circumstances. Wherever possible, stand to one side of the revolving wood.
WEAR SUITABLE CLOTHING: Do not wear any loose clothing, neckties, gloves,
bracelets, rings, or other jewelry that could get caught in moving parts. Wear protective
hair covering to contain long hair.
DRUGS, ALCOHOL, MEDICATION: Do not operate chuck or lathe while under the
inuence of drugs, alcohol, or any medication.
KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY: All children and visitors should be kept
a safe distance from the work area.
Thank you for purchasing the LITE SUPERNOVA2 – a new addition to our NOVA woodturn-
ing chuck range with features to enhance your chuck performance. It provides a versatile
and easy method for fast and secure work holding for all turning – bowls, egg cups, vases,
boxes, goblets, and an endless variety of similar projects
YOUR SAFETY
Keep these instructions in a safe place for future reference.
WARNING: These chucks and jaws can contribute to serious injury (as with any other
power tool or accessory) if this manual guidance is not followed or if misused. Read and
understand the lathe owner's manual. If you do not have a manual, contact the
lathe supplier to obtain one before using the lathe and chuck. The user must be
professionally trained to use this set. Vocational school courses or formal training is
recommended.
As with other work holding methods, an extremely cautious and sensible approach is
necessary. With the LITE SUPERNOVA2 Chuck, it is not possible to give exact directions
as to the amount of tightening pressure required for adequate work holding
or approved chisel cutting techniques. Follow the guidelines in this manual closely for
different jaw types on wood blank diameters and length, and follow recommended lathe
speeds.
Safe Operation
Eye Protection: Woodturning operations can result in objects being thrown into your
eyes, resulting in severe eye damage. Protective eye wear must be used at all times.
Everyday vision wear is not protective eye wear. We recommend a full-face shield.
Always wear eye protection which complies with current ANSI Standard Z87 (USA)
Noise Protection: Use earplugs or ear defenders. Particularly if the noise exceeds
85dB, exposure to high noise levels can lead to hearing problems.
Dust Protection: Use respiratory protective equipment (dust mask, portable
respirator device). As exposure to high levels of irritating dust when turning or sanding
hardwoods, softwoods, and manufactured composite boards (MDF) can result in
serious health problems. Also, adequate workshop dust extraction must be used.
Chuck must be adequately secured on lathe spindle: Follow mounting instructions for your
lathe for faceplates and other spindle fixtures. Do not rotate the chuck under
power unless the workpiece is firmly clamped.
OPENING AND CLOSING OF JAWS
ATTACHING AND REMOVING
LITE SUPERNOVA2 CHUCK JAWS
The LITE SUPERNOVA2 chuck comes with a set of 50mm add-on jaws. The jaws must be
properly attached to the chuck to function as intended. Before installation, ensure the
jaw slide top surfaces are clear of any dust or debris before
attaching the jaws on the chuck.
Follow the steps shown below
to attach the jaws on the chuck:
OPEN
CLOSE
LITE SUPERNOVA2 CHUCK
QUICK START
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Step 1: Ensure the insert is fully seated
on the chuck body before mounting on
the lathe.
Step 2: For Both Insert & DirectThread
model: Wind the chuck on the lathe
spindle, until the chuck comes rmly in
contact with the bearing/spindle
shoulder leaving with no gaps between.
Step 3: Place the red thread protecting
bre washer into the M6 threaded hole.
Then screw the 6mm grub screw in
position and tighten with the provided
3mm Allen Key to prevent the chuck from
loosening on lathe spindle.
There are two congurations available for the LITE SUPERNOVA2 Chuck:
• Insert model - Requires an insert (sold separately) for chuck to be mounted on the lathe.
• Direct Thread model: M33 ASR Eurolock
See full manual online for a list of lathe spindle thread inserts available.
Using the NOVA Lite M33 Eurolock Chuck
with Locking Ring
Step 1:Tighten the ASR M33 chuck to the
spindle on the lathe, make sure the rings
on the spindle and chuck have been
clamped.
Step 2: Put the lower part of locking
ring under the clamped rings.
Step 3: Place the upper part of the locking
ring to the clamped rings.
Step 4: Use the Allen key to tighten
the two bolts on the locking ring.
Place the red thread protecting bre washer
into the M6 threaded hole. Then screw in the
M6 grub screw and tighten.
Make sure there is
no gap all around this contact line.
Insert Fully Seated
2. Firmly tighten the hex screws
using the included 4mm Allen Key.
To remove the jaws, loosen and
remove the hex screws from the
chuck.
Tip: After removal, wipe down the jaws and
add rust protection before storing.
LITE SUPERNOVA2 CHUCK ON THE LATHE
MOUNTING THE
Firmly tighten the hex screws using the
included 4mm Allen Key.
To remove the jaws, loosen and remove the
hex screws from the chuck. Always mount
the jaws clockwise, using the number
indented on the underside of the jaw for
correct mounting sequence (1,2,3,4).
Loosely attach the jaw segments on the
jawslide with the hex head screw included
and firmly close the jaws to make sure no
light is visible between the jaw segments.

REF# Q T Y. PART DESCRIPTION
REF# Q T Y. PART DESCRIPTION
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Tenon Diameter (for 50mm Jaw )
Min Diameter Max Diameter
Cylinder 45mm (1 ¾”) 65mm (2 9/16”)
Square
40mm (1 9/16”) 50mm (2”)
RecessDiameter for (50mm Jaw Mortise)
MIN MAX
50mm (2”) 70mm (2 ¾”)
DO NOT USE WOOD BLANKS LARGER THAN
250mm DIAMETER X 100mm DEPTH (10”x4”)
600-700RPM for 6" and larger, or heavy work pieces
To register your warranty
or full manual visit
www.teknatool.com
Chuck Body: Insert Type / ASR M33
Scroll Ring: Insert Type / ASR M33
Backing Plate: Insert Type / ASR M33
Circlip: Insert Type / ASR M33
Jaw Slide #1: Insert Type /ASR M33
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
7.
6.
8.
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
23049/1319011
23109 / 23113
23048B /23114B
EC48 / EC50
1359051 /1359055
1359052
1359053
1359054
50mm Jaw set
NOVA Hex Screws C/Sunk
Allen Key 4mm
Pinion
Allen Key 3mm
6mm Grub Screw
Fibre Washer
Jaw Scroll Chuck Key
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
15.
14.
16.
1
8
1
2
1
1
2
1
10029
CM5010181
AK4
23110
AK3
G0606
NS1000
13006
Jaw Slide #2
Jaw Slide #3
Jaw Slide #4
ACCURACY
The LITE SUPERNOVA2 Chucks are sample tested from
each batch and are made to run within the following
tolerance limits on the 50mm (2") jaws:
- Maximum Face/Axial Runout: 0.08mm (0.0031")
- Maximum Radial Runout: 0.15mm (0.0060")
However, wood is a flexible material with varying
densities and liable to warp while turning. Under these
circumstances pursuing accuracies as above, measured
on the wood project clamped in the chuck, can be very
difficult to achieve. For most wood turning projects there
is usually little requirement to achieve such tolerances.
See trouble shooting guide for detailed guide on
accuracy in the full manual online at www.teknatool.com
Open the jawslide and insert the woodworm
screw in the center hole of the chuck.
Position the woodworm screw
as shown in illustration.
Note: All 4 at sides of the
woodworm screw should be
in contact with the at
end of the jawslides.
Using a Nova Dovetail Chisel #6008 (or
any other suitable tool), cut into the
wood, rest the at side of the chisel on
the bottom surface of the recess to form
a dovetail profile of between 75~80º
with 10mm (25”/64”) depth.
Using a suitable chisel, turn the outer
diameter of the wood to form the tenon.
The length of the tenon should be 3mm
( 0.12” ) less than the internal height of
the jaws.
A mortise is where the jaw expands into a recess of a workpiece to grip.
This operation is mainly for bowl and platter (Items with parallel wood grain).
IT IS NOT RECOMMENDED THAT A MORTISE BE USED FOR ANY LONG WORK (OVER
100mm or 4”). DO NOT EXCEED 700RPM!
OUT OF BALANCE STOCK MUST BE TURNED AT THE SLOWEST SPEED POSSIBLE.
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FORMING A MORTISE OR TENON
←CHUCK GRIPPING DIRECTION FOR TENON
LITE SUPERNOVA2
CHUCK
CHUCK GRIPPING DIRECTION MORTISE
WOODWORM SCREW
The woodworm screw provides a convenient method for holding a bowl blank to
cut a recess to mount on the LITE SUPERNOVA2 50mm (2”) Jaws.
Jaws must be mounted on the chuck before the woodworm screw – See diagram.
(Some models Woodworm sold separately).
Make sure this at surface is in contact
with the tip of the jawslide.
The woodworm screw is used to secure the
wood to cut either a mortis or tenon on the
open ‘face’ end.
Pre-drill a hole of size 8mm (5/16”)
diameter with 19mm (3/4”) depth to
mount the blank using the woodworm
screw.
The wood must be seated rmly and at
against the top surface of the mounted jaws.
For rst stage rounding of bowl blanks; extra
support can be used with live center support
from the lathe tailstock.
See full manual online for more details.
Side to cut mortise or tenon on.
LITE SUPERNOVA2
CHUCK
A tenon is where the jaw contracts onto the workpiece to grip. This is mainly for box,
goblet and vase turning (end grain items with a fair degree of overhang).
USE EXTREME CAUTION!
DO NOT EXCEED 700 RPM FOR THIS OPERATION.
The LITE SUPERNOVA2 CHUCK
is compatible with all NOVA
Jaws - excecpt jaws that are
specifically for NOVA Titan
chucks*