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6. Assembly Instructions - cont.
Fig.6.6B
Fig.6.7A
Mark out where to drill the holes
Headstock End Bracket (replaced
with optional DMLBR when used)
Assembly of the Bed when
Mounting to a Bench
1. Position the end brackets roughly in position
at both ends of the bench.
Please note: If the optional DML-BR bowl
bracket is to be fitted use this in the
assembly procedure at this point in place
of the headstock end bracket, Fig 6.7A.
2. Place the bed bars on the end brackets and
space them accordingly.
3. When you are satisfied that the end brackets
are in the correct position you mark out where
the holes will be drilled to bolt the lathe to the
bench
Fig.6.7A
.
4. Ensuring that the surrounding area is clear,
drill the holes using either a 1/2” or 13mm
drill bit.
5. The end brackets and bed bars can now be
repositioned to align with the pre drilled holes.
6. Place the square straps on each end of the
assembly ensuring that the kinematic locations
oppose each other,
Fig.6.4A
i.e. the raised area
on the angle strap opposes the recess on the
end bracket.
7. Pass the 12mm threaded bar through the
angle strap, end bracket and bench. Place the
washer and nut on to the top of the bar and
wind down approximately four threads.
8. Do this on both end brackets.
9. Now fit the cast iron bench washer to the
exposed piece of threaded bar on the underside
of the bench and secure with the second nut.
Before fully tightening, ensure that the bars
are aligned straight and supported by the end
brackets. Also double check to make sure that
the kinematic points are correctly positioned i.e.
recess opposing raised area.
10. Tighten both of the nuts on each assembly
against each other to secure the end brackets.
Angle Strap
Tailstock End Bracket
Bench
Drilled Hole in Bench
Nut
Nut & Washer
Bed Bars
Headstock End Bracket
(or DML-BR Bowl Bracket)
Long Bolt (threaded bar)
Cast Iron Washer
Fig.6.7B
