Teknatool NOVA TL1200 User manual

SAFETY RULES
PLEASE READAND UNDERSTANDTHESE SAFETY RULES
BEFORE OPERATING THISWOODLATHE.
All machinery, including the woodlathe, has cert'ain hazards involvedwith their operation and use. Using the
' woodlathe with respect and caution, as withany machinery,will considerably lessenthe risk of personal injury.
However, if normalsafety precautions, including those listedhere, are overlooked or ignored, personal injuryto
the operator may'result.
This woodlathe was designed for certain applications only. It
MUST NOT be modified and/or used for any
applicationotherthanfor which itwas'designed. Ifyouhaveanyquestionsabout itsapplication
DO NOT usethe
machine untilyou have written to Teknatool (Latalex Ltd) and we have advised you.
TEKNATOOL INTERNATIONAL
(LATALEX LIMITED)
Manager Technical Services
65 The Concourse
Waitakere City
Auckland
NewZealand
.WARNING: FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE RULES MAY
RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY
SAFETY 'RULES FOR ALL POWER TOOLS/POWER
~~ MACHINERY-THESEALLAPPLYTOTHIS WOODLATHE:
1. FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, READ INSTRUCTION
MANUALBEFOREOPERATlNGTHEMACHINEJTOOL.
Learn the machine's application and limitations plus
the specific hazards peculiar to it.
2. GROUNDALL TOOLS. If machine is equipped with a
three
- prong plug, it should be plugged into a three-
hole electrical receptacle. If an 'adaptor is used to
accommodate a two
- prong receptacle, the adaptor
lug must be attached to a kno'wn ground. Nsver
remove the third prong.
3. ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION AND HEAD
PROTECTION. Always wear eye protection which
complieswith current
ANSI STANDARD287.1 (USA).
4. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order.
5. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES.
Form habit of checking toseethat keys and adjusting
wrenchesare removed fromtool before
turning it 'on'.
6. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and
benchesinvite accidents.
Built up of sawdust is also a
7. DON'T USEIN DANGEROUSENVIRONMENT. Don't
use power tools in damp or wet locations, or expose
them to rain. Keep work area well lighted.
8. KEEPCHILDREN ANDVISITORSAWAY. All children
and visitors shoclld be kept a safe distance from work
area.
9. MAKE WORKSHOP CHILDPROOF - with padlocks,
master switches, or
by removing starter keys.
10. DON'T FORCETOOL. Don't force tool or attachment
to do a job for which
it was not designed.
11. WEAR PROPERAPPAREL. No looseclothing,gloves,
neckties, rings, bracelets. or other jewellery to get
caught
in moving parts. Nonslip footwear is
recommended. Wear protective hair covering to
contain long hair.
12. AbWAYS VSE SAFETY GLASSES. Wear safety
glasses (must comply with ANSI 287.1). Everyday
eye
- glasses only have impact resistant lenses; they
are not safetyglasses. Also use face or dust mask
if
cutting operation is dusty.
extended periods of operation. Use muffs rated to
103
dBA LEQ (8 hour).
L fire hazard.
13. USE EAR PROTECTORS. Use ear muffs for
14. SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work
when practical. It's safer than using your hand and
frees both hands to operate tool.
15. DON'T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times.
16. ATTENTION TOWORK: Concentrateon your work. If
you become tired or frustrated, leave it for awhile and
rest.
17. MAINTAIN TOOLSIN TOP CONDITION. Keep tools
sharp and clean for best and safest performance.
Follow instructions for lubricating and changing
accessories.
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18. DISCONNECT TOOLS before servicing and when
changing accessories such as blades,
bits, cutters,
etc.
19. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. The use of
improper accessories may cause hazards.
20. AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Make sure
switch
is in 'OFF position before plugging in power
cord.
21. NEVER STANDONTOOL. Seriousinjurycould occur
if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is accidentally
contacted.
22. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further useofthe
tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should be
carefully checked to ensure that it will operate
properly and perform its intended function - check
for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving
parts. breakage of parts, mounting, and any other
conditions that may affect
its operation. A guard or
other part that is damaged should be properly
repaired or replaced.
23. DIRECTION OF FEED. Feed work into a blade or
cutter against the direction of rotation of the blade or
cutter only.
24. NEVER LEAVE MACHINE RLiNNlNG UNATTENDED.
TURN POWER OFF.
Don't leave machine until it
comes to a complete stop.
25. ' DRUGS , ALCOHOL , MEDICATION . DO not operate
tool while underthe
influence of drugs,alcohol orany
:-.I; +X: medication.
r'-$26. MAKE SURE TOOL IS DISCONNECTED FROM
POWER SUPPLY while motor is being mounted
connected or reconnected.
27. WARNING: The dust generated by certain woods and
wood products can be injurious to, your health.
Always operate machinery
in well ventilated areas
and provide
for proper dust removal. Use wood dust
collection systems whenever possible.
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ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR WOODLATHES
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1. WARNING: DO NOT operate your lathe until it is
completely assembled and installed according to the
instructions.
2. IF YOU ARE NOT thoroughly familiar with the
operation of wood lathes, obtain advice from your
supervisor, instructor or other qualified person.
Instruction from
a professional woodturning
instructor is strongly recommended.
3. MAKE SURE wiring codes and recommended
electrical connections are followed and that the
machine is properly grounded.
4. NEVERturntheIathe'ON'beforeclearing the latheof
all objects (tools, scraps of wood, etc).
5. ALWAYS stand to one side of revolving wood where
possible.
EXAMINE set
- up carefully before turning on the
.,.,power.
7. MAKESURE tool rest height is adjusted properly.
8. MAKE SURE tool rest is adjusted as close to the
9. ROTATE workpiece by hand to check clearance
10. NEVERadjustthetool restwhileworkpieceisturning.
11. REMOVE the tool rest before sanding or polishing.
12. WHEN TURNING between centres MAKESURE the
tailstock centre is snug against the workpiece and
locked. Thetailstock centreshould belubricated if it
is not a revolving/live/ball bearing centre. Suitable
lubricants are beeswax or parafin wax.
13. NEVER drive workpiece into drive centre when drive
centreis
in headstock. Setdrivecentreintoworkpiece
with a soft mallet prior to installing it into the
headstock.
14. NEVERattempt to drivecentre pieces intowood using
he tailstock quill action. Impaction of centre into
--wood must bedonewith a malletpriorto installation
* between centres in the lathe. Secure work between
centreswith lightpressure from tailstock quill action.
See operation section.
15. NEVER loosen tailstock spindle or tailstock while
workpiece is turning.
16. WHEN faceplate turning, MAKE SURE workpiece is
Securely fastened to the faceplate and that
appropriatesizefaceplateisusedto properlysupport
workpiece.
workpiece as possible.
before engaging power.
17. WHEN faceplate turning, MAKE SURE the screw
fasteners do not interferewith the turning tool at the
finished dimension of the workpiece.
18. ROUGH CUT workpiece as close as possible to
finished shape beforeinstalling on faceplate.
19. TIGHTEN all clamp handles beforeoperating.
20. EXAMINE workpiece for flaws and test glue joints
before placing workpiece in lathe.
21. NEVER use spindle turning chisels for faceplate/
headstock only mounted work. Using them for
faceplate
turning could result in spindle chisel
grabbing the workpiece pulling the chisel from your
control and being flung
in any direction.
22. WHEN roughing off, DO NOT jam tool (chisel) into
workpiece or take too biga cut.
23. USElowest speed when starting a new workpiece.
24. ALWAYS operate the lathe at the recommended
speeds. Consult owner's manual for suggested
speeds.
25. MAKE all adjustments with the power 'OFF'.GRanqe
26. DISCONNECTlathefrompowersourcewhen making
27. DISCONNECTlathefrompowgrsourceandclean the
28. MAKESUREthe work area is cleanedbeforeleaving
29. SHOULD any partof your lathe bemissing. damaged
or fail in any way, or any electrical component fail to
perform properly, shut off switch and remove plug
from the power supply outlet. Replace missing,
,
damaged or failed parts before resuming operation. i
-.when4athe+- --
repairs.
machine before leaving it.
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the machine.
30. CAUTI0N:To reducetheriskofinjury,ALWAYSwear
safety glasses and face and head protection when
operatingwoodlathe.
31. ADDlTlONALINFORMATIONregardingthesafeand
properoperation ofthis product is available from the
National Safety Council,
444 N. Michigan Avenue,
Chicago, IL60611
in theAccident Prevention Manual
of Industrial Operations and also
in the Safety Data
Sheets providedby the NSC. Please also refer to the
American National Standards Institute ANSI 01.1
Safety RequirementsforWoodworking Machinesand
the
U.S. Department of Labour OSHA 1910.213
Regulations.

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TL1200 WOODLATHE
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Thank you forbuying one of the latestmachines in ourrange -
the Nova TL1200woodlathe. The TL1200is avery versatilelathe
designed to provide the beginner, ormore experiencedturner
with amoderatelypriced unit capable of many differentturning
applications.
Thismachine is designedto accommodate largerinboardwork than
ourprevious TLl000. The TL1200 has an inboard capacityof
400mm (16in). Whenthe headstockispositioned at 90deg. to the
bed the capacity is increased to 600mm (24in)for largerbowl
turning (withan outriggersystem).
The followingpaged willprovideyou with basic setup
instructionsto enable you to begin turning. If you have any
queries about the setup
or operation please don't hesitate to
contact the manufacturers.
At Teknatoolwe value contactwith our customerswho areusing
our products.
If you have any suggestionsor comments about our
productswe would greatly appreciate hearing from you.
WARNING
!!
SOURCE UNTIL THE LATHE IS COMPLETELY ASSEMBLED AND ....
YOU HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS OWNERS
MANUAL.
FOR YOUR OWN SAPETY,DO N'OTCONNECT THE LATHE TO A POWER
SPECIAL WARNING:
USNCANADA CUSTOMERS PLEASE NOTE SPEEDS ARE RATED
4'
20% HIGHER RPM. See speedratings on page 6.
STANDARD EQUIPMENT
2 MT Spur(DrivingCenter),2MT Live RevolvingCentre (Tailstock),
300mm (12in) Toolrest, Polyvee Drive Belt, MotorPulley,
Adjustment wrenchesand locks.

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ASSERIBLY Sr SET UP INSTRUCTIONS
FORTL1200 WOODLATHE
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The photograph above is of the Motor Mount assembly. It consists of
a. Motor Mount Plate with circlip attached to the shaft
b. Heavy Duty Washer: to retairi the shaft. (B)
c. Left Hand Retaining Bolt.
(B) - -
d. Adjusting Lever, threaded to screw into boss of Retaining Bolt.(B)
e. Circlip on Motor Mount Shaft. (B)
f. Fastenings and Washers to fix motor to Motor Mount Plate. (C)
Other Parts:
8 s eed Motor Pulley with 5/8" bore (C)
i. 4mm Allen Wrench to adjust 8mm grubscrew (A) 7
j. 2MT Live Centre (C) .
k. 2MT Spur Centre (C)
1. Polyvee Drive Belt (Type 508 56) (C)
(A)= Part of Motor Mount Fastening Kit (in accessory box)
(B)= Part of Motor h4ount .Arm & Lock Arm Kit
(C)= Included in accessory box.
All these part are either with the motor mount plate placed between lathe beds or in
the accessory box.
t
by 8: Mfx Smm grubscrew to secure motor pulley to shaft (A)

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MOTOR REQUIREMENTS
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New Zealand/Australia
A singlephase, or split phase, continuous duty, 50 Hertz electric
motor with a is recommended. A totallly enclosed fan cooled type
it provides extra dust protection for
the motor.
Canada/USA
A singlephase, ca acitator startor split phase, continuous duty, 60 Hertz electric
motor with a spee
B of 1710 A totallly enclosed fan cooled type
(TEFC) is also recommende dust protection for the motor.
REMEMBER THAT THE AT 1710 RPM. THIS IS APPROX.
20% FASTER THAN THE STANDARD 1425 RPM FOR NEW ZEALAND/AUSTRALIA
MOTORS. THIS MEANS THAT THE SPEED RANGE IS RATED
APPROX. 20%FASTER ALSO
- SEE SPEED RANGE P7.
POWER: A motor with a power ratin of not less than 560 KW (3/4 HP) should be used. A
___, motor with less power will not be suf B lcient for the larger diameter work that the
TL1200 is capable of. A 750 KW (1 HP) motor is also a good option, providing good
power with reasonable cost. Larger, heavy motor
o tions are not recommended.
A motor with a foot mounting frame size of B56 (N E ,AUSTRALIA,UK) or NEMA 56
(USA,CANADA) is required so it will line up with the motor mount slots.
ROTATION OF MOTOR: Motor needs to rotate under power in an
ANTI - CLOCKWISE direction (looking at motor from shaft side) to ensure lathe
spindle turns in an anti
- clockwise direction
(lookingface on to lathe spindle).
To chan e to correct rotation: Refer Motor instructions or have wiring changed by
qualifie f electrician.
MOUNTING PULLEY ON MOTOR SHAFT
First check the motor shaft size carefully. There is only 2 - 3 thousands of an inch
between imperial and metric sizes
- BUT the difference is enough to make the pulley
either too tight to mount or loose when mounted. Standard shait sizes for motors:
1. Diameter 5/8" 0.625 " 2. Diameter 16mm 0.6299 "
3. Diameter 3/4" 0.750 " 4. Diameter 19mm 0.748 "
An eight step motor ulley is included with your accessor - kit. It has a standard
5/8" bore as this is t e motor shaft size most commonl available. If your motor has
. a different shaft diameter then the 5/8" pulley will nee d to be reamed/bored to the
correct size. This could be clone by a local engineering company.
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FITTING PROCEDURE:
1. Check for any burrs or dents in shaft with raised ridges. File these off if
necessary.
2. Fit key wa . Check that the key size on the motor shaft will fit pulley.
The key shou
r d be a neat fit. Check keyway is free of burrs and dents that will
5 Push on by hand until the pulley just clears the boss on motor. If necessary
GENTLY tap on with block of wood. Spin to check ulley is clear of boss.
4. Use tile 8mm rubscrew in place using the 4mm A P en Wrench (both provided).
DO NOT USE 8NDUEFORCE.
revent the key seating.

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SPEED ADJUSTMENT
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Please refer to photo
3, page 5.
The TL1200 woodlathe has an 8 speed range:
NEW ZEALAND/AUSTRALIA:
178, 300, 570, 850, 1200, 1800,2400, 3000 FOR MOTOR RATED AT 1425RPM.
CANADA/USA:
214, 360, 684, 1020, 1440, 2160, 2880, 3600 FOR MOTOR RATED AT 1710 RPM.
Speeds can be changed by moving the belt to the required position on the 8 step
pulleys.
CHANGING SPEEDS
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The Motor Mount/Speed change lever is located to the right and at the back of the
headstock. The assembly of this unit is described on page 6 of this manual.
Please refer to photo
3, page 5.
The motor is locked in position and the belt tensioned when the handle is pb'lled
towards the operator.
1. Push handle away from headstock to release tension.
2. Open front cover,
3. Support motor weight with your left hand while positioning belt to required pulley
step
wlth your right hand.
For s eed chanue onto largest step of headstock pulley (i.e. lowest speed):
Feed
YJ elt rounzheadstock pulley by rotating spindle.
.., 4. Remove left hand to allow the belt to take the weight of motor.
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5. Re - tighten motor mount plate by pulling handle towards the.headstock.
6. Close front cover.
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IVhen the motor is swung up to change belts
the motor pulley should be slightly clear
of the headstock pulley

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HEADSTOCK SWIVEL OPERATION
For turning bowls laroer than the inboard capacity of 400mm(16in) the headstock can
be rotated throught 98deg.
1. Unscrew the headstock retaining nut (located between the bed rails under the
headstock) sufficiently to rotate the securing plate parallel to the gap between the
bed rails.
2. Make sure the bed rails under headstock are absolutely clean with no woodchips or
even wood dust to foul the reseating of the headstock.
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3. Lift motor/headstock unit clear of bed rails,
turn through
90 deg. and reseat on the bed
kaving suificient room on the left of the
or Outrigger unit.
4. Rotate headstock securing plate to again
cross both beds at 90 deg.
Check underneath to see that the securing
gee illustration right.
5. Do nut up finger tight.
6. Try to move headstock back and forth
to make sure it is seated properly.
7. Tighten nut up one quarter turn with spanner.
--,leadstock to position the toolslide/rest
late is squareacross the beds.
Securing plate must be square to beds
CPNDLE NDEX
The TL1200 is equipped with a 24 division spindle index.
The index unit is located above the spindle housin .
Sight hole for the index numbers is located to the eft of the spindle index.
To engaoe spindle index simply twist wheel until the larger central index pin drops
into
the Role positions in headstock pulley.
To disengagepull wheel forward and twist to one side.
Make sure the guide pin drops into the indentation provided.
This will prevent index pin accidently re
- engaging while spindle is turning under
power.
If you have difficulty reading the number through the sight hole with larger diameter
work mounted, use
a small hand mirror.
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Oivisions
Required: Index Positfans (siaht hole)
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2
0.12
3
08 6
0:6:!2,15
6
0.4.8.12,16,21
d
8
0,3.6.9,12,15,18,21
12
24
0.2.4,6,8,10,12,15,16,18,20,22
Ever.{ Position

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CONNECTING TL1200 WOODLATHE TO POWER SOURCE
If the motor is not provided with a lead and male plug, this must be wired in by a
registered electrician.
NEW
ZEALAND/AUSTRALIA/CANADAPUSA
The TL1200 woodlathe is supplied to all markets without a motor, switch or wiring.
The motor, switch and wiring leads are supplied as kits separately
from suppliers in
Canada and the USA.
Canada: The motor with switch mounted on it can be supplied.
In New ZealandAustralia motors
can be supplied with switches.
Please enquire with
your stockist.
PLEASE FOLLOW MOTOR/SWITCH MANUFACTURERS
SAFETY
AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
1,
WARNING: THEMOTOR, SWITCH & WIRING MUST BE GROUNDED
WHILE IN USE TO PROTECT THE OPERATOR FROM ELECTRIC SHOCK
If there is a malfunction or breakdown, grounding in the electical circuit provides a
path
of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock.
Check that
the leads and wiring used with the motor and switch wirin have a
grounding conductor and have a grounding
lug. The plug must be p ugwed into a
matching outlet that is properly installed an grounded in accordance wit6 all local
codes and ordinances.
Have a certified electrician check the electrical circuit and plugs
if the grounding
instructions are not completely understood
or if in doubt as to whether the machine
or motor/switch is properly grounded.
Improper connection
of the equipment grounding conductor can resilt in the risk of an
electric shock. The conductor with insulation with an outer surface that is green,
with or without yellow stripes is the equipment roundinu conductor.
If repair or
replacement of the electrlc cord is neccesary,%O NOT connect the equipment grounding
conductor
to a live terminal.
B
H
DO NOT MODIFY THE PLUG PROVIDED WITH MOTOR & SWITCH -
IF IT WILLNOT FIT THE OUTLET HAVE THE PROPER OUTLET
'INSTALLED
BY A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN.
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MOTOR MOUNT PLATE
Please also refer to pages 2 & 3.
The first stage of assembly is to fix the motor mount plate to the lathe.
Stage 1
1. Remove Red back cover by unscrewing the 6 M5xlOmm screws.
2. Slide shaft of the motor mount plate into bored hole at the back of headstock
casting (see hot0
1, page 5).
3. Push the K otor Mount Shaft home until the circlip (see photo page 2, part e.)
butts
up against the rim of the bored hole in Headstcock.
4. Screw the Left Hand Retaining Bolt (photo page 2 art c. ) through the Heavy Duty
Washer (photo page
4, part b.) into the end of the shg. Remember that the bolt has
a left hand thread.
5. Screw the bolt as tight as possible by hand.
6. The Adjusting Lever (Photopage 4, part d.) can now be screwed into the boss of
belt tension when changing speeds.
‘-~- the Left Hand Retaining Bolt. This now becomes the lever you use to apply/release
MAKE SURE THE MOTOR HAS A FOOT MOUNTING AND A FRAME SIZE
B56: NZ, AUSTRALIA, UK. NEMA 56: USA/CANADA
Stage 2
7. Mount motor pulley on motor shaft and fix in place by means of the 8mm grubscrew
I provided.,Use 4mm wrench provided to tighten.
Stage 3
8. Loosely bolt motor to plate using the M8x25 bolts, M8 nuts and M8 washers
Yl. Use a straight edge butted against one of the headstock pulley steps and move the
motor to line up the corresponding motor pulley position by line of slght.
12. Check that the motor pulley is square to the line of the headstock pulley and a
final check that it is ositioned correctly with the matching steps
of the headstock
pulley. These shoul
2 be matching in a ste ped osition with the face of the pulley
. Check thwhen you swing the motor up, the motor pu ey is ;lightly clear, of the
headstock pulley.
rovided.
L steps slimhtly behind that of the motor pufey. feephoto 2, Rage 5
13. Now tighten the motor firmly to plate.
14. Replace Red back cover.
CHECK THAT THE MOTOR IS PROPERLY POSITIONED
SO PULLEY DOES NOT FOUL COVER

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VENCH/STAND REQUIREMENTS
A sturdy and rigid bench/stand ortant so that the TL1500 can give optimum
performance. It needs to be ade braced for the stresses of larger turning
work.
A very common fault woodlathe installations is that inadequate
attention is given to bench/stand requirements which can result in poor lathe
performance.
STAND DESIGN: Plans for a stand design for the TL1200 & TL1500 that can be easily
constructed from wood are included at the back of this manual.
LOCATION IN WORKSHOP F*
Your space re uirements are depent on the sort of turning you want to do. If you
wish to do out 8 oard turning or dee hole drilling, for example, space must be left
around
the lathe to give you room F or these operations.
Other points to consider:
- locatxon in relation to windows, lights and power source.
- handy stora e of chisels and other lathe tools.
- location of i: athe so that it does not restrict the use of other machines in the
workshop.
LATHEHEIGHT FROM FLOOR
The height of the lathe from floor is determined by the hei ht of turners that use
the lathe. Ideally the lathe should be positioned such that
t a e centre line through
the lathe spindle to centre of tailstock spindle, is at the same height as the
turner's forearm bent
so that it is at a relaxed position arallel to the floor.
If there are several ersons which may be using the lat e, it might be better to
position it at a goo average height.
Alternatively make the stand for the tallest turner and use duckboards for others to
stand on, to adjust their height.
SECURING LATHE TO BENCHBTAND
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1. Make sure that the surface to bolt lathe to is level and flat.
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* If surface is not level and flat this could result in twisting of P
the lathe bed which will affect lathe centering.
Use
a bubble level to check bench.
2. 4 x M12 bolts, nuts of suitable length for your benchlstand top plus washers.
These fastenin
s are not provided.
3. Check benc B I surface is clean so no rubbish will get trapped under lathe before
boltin down.
4. Tig a ten down the 2 headstock bolts - tightening down positions in a diagonal
sequence. Then tighten down 2 bolts on lathe foot.
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Step 4. - Glueand screw the end panels into place flush wiih the top of the legs as
' shown in Diagram D.
Dl
aoTroM RAILS
10Ox501nm
: Step 5. - Measure and cut the bottom panel to width. Glue and screw into position.
" Step 6. - At this stage your bench could be painted if desired.
.. Step 7. - Load up theinteriorwith bagsof sand, bricksorrocks. (Firstposition it inthe
j workshop).
Step8. - Boltyour lathe to thebenchtop. Makesureyour bowlblankwillclearthe top
: rails and legs when it is swivelled through 90" for larger turnings.
j Step9. - Bolt the bench top to the top rails.
: There aremanyvariations andalterations that could be rnade:but so longas the basic
~ sheet bracingeffect is retained, a strong, rigidbenchshould result.
; Finally the area of the side panel between the legs could make a convenient place to
. rack chisels, faceplates or other accessories.
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STAND PLANS
FOR NOVA TL1500 and NOVA TL1200
WOODLATHES
SIMPLE 'DIY' CONSTRUCTION, LOW COST MATERIALS, ROBUST DESIGN.
LATALEX LIMITED
Aucklaod, New Zealantl
. 65 The Concourse, Henderson

LATHE STAND .$ (
Designed by Trevor Cole - 01993 TEKNA I ciOL
Vibration in a woodlathe is the woodturner's worst enemy and a good stand can go a
longway towards eliminating this.
Any lathe deserves the best stand you can afford or build and the NOVA
TL1500/TL1200 woodlathes are no exception.
A lathestandshouldbestrong, rigid,thecorrect heightandfastenedtothefloor. If you
donotwish tqfastenyourlathestandtothefloorthenconsiderincreasingtheweight by
loading
it with bags of sand, bricks, rocksoranyweighty materialyou haveavailable.
Strengthisachieved by usingsuitable sizes of materials. Rigidityis achieved by sound
construction methods.The height
is different for each individual. A spindle height
approximately50mrnabovetheelbow easesthelower back byallowingamore upright
stance during turning.
This simple design for a lathe stand is very strong. Rigidity is achieved by the use
of
panels as sheet braces and it has provision for the maker to increase its weight by
loadingthe boxed interior.
Constructionissimple, usingonlyonewoodworking joint andhelping
to keepcoststo
a minimum. Use of recycled materials could further reduce the cost.
MATERIALS LIST -
1 Sheet of2.4mx1.2mx18mm medium density fibreboard (MDF orCustomwood).This
is for the side panels and the base of the box.
4 Piecesof1.6mx100mmx50mmRadiatapineorsimilar.Thesemakethetopandbottom
rails.
4 Pieces ofmk100rnmRadiata pineorsimilar. These makethe legs - the lengthwill
vary dependlag onwhat height you makeyourstandbutyouwill needapproximately
750mm for each leg.
1 Pleceof 1.636mx500mmx50mm of any suitable solid material to make the top.
Hardware
- Glue and screws to fasten panels.
Havingassembled allyourmaterials, constructioncanbestartedbyfollowingthesteps
as set out.
Bolts, length
to suit for bolting lathe to top and bolting top to top rails.
Step
1. -
Mark and cut
your sheet
of
SIOE PANEL
M.D.F. to the
I 6111.U 45,ll
sizes shown in
Diagram A.
IlOlTOM I'ANEL
1.6181 ~111111 ID wahu OYUI.II 0 511,
DIAGRAM
WASTE
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Step 2. - 1 ,in the top rails to the legs
we need to ,.,ark and cut the angle halving
joint as shown
in diagram B.
DIAGRAM B
10Ox50mm
i;J lOOxlOOmm
Step 3. - Fastenthetoprailsandlegs.Glueandscrewthesidepanel to thelegsandtop
rail. Finallyfasten the bottomrail to thelegs and hardupagainst the bottomof the side
panel. Your assembly shouldlook like Diagram
C. Repeat the same procedure which
gives you the two sides of the bench.
DIAGRAM C