Delta 46-408, Instruction Manual

ATTACHING MOUNTING BRACKETS

For Delta Models 46-860 16", 46-745 16" & 46-715 14" Wood Lathes Only

1.

Thread M8 Hex Nut (A) Fig. 3 on M8 X 55mm Socket Set screw (B).

NOTE: 

Do not install (A) or (B) Fig. 3 when using the model 46-715 or the model 46-745. Discard the nuts and set aside

the screws for further use. (See”ATTACHING DUPLICATOR TO WOOD LATHE” in this document).
2.

Thread the socket set screw (B) Fig. 3 with hex nut (A) into the tapped hole in both mounting brackets (C). 

NOTE:

To make installation easier, adjust the screws so they are equal in length, then tighten hex nuts (A) against the

bottom of mounting brackets (C).
3.

Position clamping plate (D) Fig. 4 under mounting brackets (C) and fasten with two M12 x 45mm hex

socket head screws (E) and 

16mm x 41mm 

flat washers (F). Tighten screws just enough to hold assembly together.

Remove tailstock from the machine.
4.

Insert clamping plate (C) Fig. 5 of mounting bracket assembly (D) into channel on tailstock end of lathe bed. 

NOTE:

Loosely tighten hardware (E).
5.

Slide the remaining mounting bracket assembly (C) Fig. 6 onto the lathe bed at the headstock end of the wood

lathe. Move it to about one inch from the end of the lathe bed. 

NOTE:

Loosely tighten hardware (E).

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Fig. 3

Fig. 4

Fig. 5

Fig. 6

C

B

A

D

D

E

F

C

C

E

C

D

E

C

B

A

C

Fig. 7

Fig. 8

D

E

B

For Delta Model DL-40 16” Wood Lathes Only

1.

Thread M6 Hex Nut, one of which is shown at (A) Fig. 7 on M6 x 30 hex head screw (B) and thread the hex head screw

(B) into mounting ledge (C) at the front of the lathe bed. Similarly, thread the remaining M6 x 30 hex head screw with lock-
nut to the mounting ledge on the other end of the lathe bed in the same manner. 

NOTE:

To make the installation easier,

adjust the two hex head screws (B) Fig. 7 so the tops of screws (B) are equal to each other in length. Tighten hex nuts (A)
Fig. 7 against ledge (C).
2.

Attach the two mounting brackets (D) Fig. 8 to the front of the lathe bed, and fasten with two

M16 x 35mm hex socket head screws (E) and two flat washers (E). 

NOTE:

Rest the bottom of mounting brackets (D)

on top of hex head screws (B).