Axminster AW12BM, User Manual

Page 1: ...100081 AW12BM 12mm Bench Morticer Axminster Reference No AW12BM User Manual W H I T E AXMINSTER W www axminster co uk ...

Page 2: ... What s in the Box 3 Initial Actions 4 General Instructions for 240v Machines 4 5 Initial Assembly 5 6 Specifications 6 Machine Illustration of the 12mm Bench Morticer 7 Parts Identification and Description 8 Machine Illustration of the 12mm Bench Morticer continued 9 Parts Identification and Description Continued 10 Machine Illustration of the 12mm Bench Morticer continued 11 Parts Identification...

Page 3: ...n Yoke 1 No Accessories Rack with 2 Large Panhead Screws 1 No Small P Clip 1 No Rod Lever Handle 1 No Small Tensioning Spring 1 No Large Head Machine Screw 1 No Grip Sleeve 1 No 1 13mm B6 Drill Chuck 1 No B6 to Parallel Chuck Mounting Shaft For Drilling Operations Tool Packet 1 No 4mm Allen Key 1 No 5mm Allen Key 1 No 6mm Allen Key 1 No Spring Nose Chuck Key 1 No Plastic Tube Dust Extractor Connec...

Page 4: ...issioned Use coal oil paraffin or a proprietary degreaser to remove the barrier grease Be warned it will stain if you splash it on clothing etc wear overalls coverall et al rubber gloves are also a good idea as is eye protection if your cleaning process tends to be a little bit enthusiastic After cleaning lightly coat the exposed metal surfaces of the machine with a thin layer of light machine oil...

Page 5: ... snag hazard Consideration should also be given to non slip footwear etc Do not work with cutting or boring tools of any description if you are tired your attention is wandering or you are being subjected to distraction A deep cut a lost fingertip or worse is not worth it Do not use this machine within the designated safety areas of flammable liquid stores or in areas where there may be volatile g...

Page 6: ...ing handle Located the fine adjust assembly over the main bar and secure in place by tightening the socket grubscrew Turn the adjusting bolt until the bolt is in contact with the mounting block Unlocking the clamping lever handle should enable the back fence to be adjusted back and forth using the adjusting bolt with or against the tension in the spring 4 Locate the handle and the grip sleeve fit ...

Page 7: ...ig 1 Base casting Mortising table Motor Lamp Dust extraction tube Backfence Depth stop bolt Chisel clamping bolt Chisel mounting flange Fig 1a Fig 1b Fig 1c Chuck access door Lock nut Plunge lever assembly Large head machine screw Rise and fall Mechanism ...

Page 8: ... and in See fig 2 compression acts as a counterbalance to the weight of the headbox assembly Double depth Two ring collars that fit over the right hand side tool post column below the stop head box The lower collar has a threaded through hole into which a lift and See fig 2 shift lever handle bolt is inserted Tightening this bolt will clamp the collar into position on the tool post column and gove...

Page 9: ...nce mounting block Shift lever handle Counterbalance spring Double depth stop Motor Light assembly Fine adjusting system Locking handle Metal plate Scale Star knob bolt Grubscrew Chisel Tool post column Fig 2 Fig 2a Fig 2c Fig 2b Tool post column bridge Castellated dog ...

Page 10: ...an NVR type so any loss of the supply during operation when re established will not cause the motor to restart Rise and fall There is a housing machined on each side of the the headbox which mounts mechanism a through shaft A pinion gear is mounted on the shaft inside the headbox See fig 1 and meshes with the rack cut into the tool post column Driving the pinion shaft will cause the headbox to ris...

Page 11: ...n of the 12mm Bench Morticer continued On Off NVR on off switch assembly Motor Headbox casting Chuck door removed for clarity Grip Sleeve Handle Auger mounting chuck Backfence mounting block Spring Fig 3 Fig 3a Fig 3b Fig 3c ...

Page 12: ...g catch moulded into the door Accessory A plastic block with various holes moulded into it to allow the chisel sets mounting panel chuck key allen keys etc of the machine tool kit to be stowed safely out of See fig 4a the way but close to hand Chuck guard A hinged and telescopic guard that is fitted to the headbox lower bearing See fig 5a flange during drilling operations Remove the bolt for the c...

Page 13: ... a drill press 1 13mm B6 drill chuck assembly B6 to parallel chuck mounting shaft 12mm auger chisel bit set Drill bit Auger chisel 1 13mm B6 drill chuck Chuck key Drill press assembly Fig 5 Fig 5a Fig 5b Chisel mounting clamp bolt Chuck guard Chuck mounting shaft Fig 5c Fig 5d Fig 5e ...

Page 14: ...penny width This was achieved by introducing a penny between the locating shoulder of the chisel and the adaptor face with the auger locked in place and with the chisel pulled hard down on the auger The penny was then removed and the chisel pushed up to the adaptor face and locked in place this established the one penny width between the chisel and the auger which for general timbers and mortice s...

Page 15: ... to the side from which you will cut the mortice Setting up the backfence Usually the easiest method is mark out the mortice place the workpiece on the table lined up under the chisel and then move the backfence to the workpiece and lock it in position Another way is by measurement provided you know where the mortice is to be in the workpiece the backfence can be set away from the chisel by measur...

Page 16: ... chuck guard on to the lower bearing flange of the headbox See fig 5a Introduce the chuck mounting shaft through the adaptor and up into the auger mounting chuck See fig 5b tighten the chuck securely onto the parallel shank N B If you have insufficient reach under the drill chuck the reach can be marginally increased by removing the machine table This will also allow access to the machine base slo...

Page 17: ...rom the supply Secure the cable plug clear of the floor General Precautions Whilst Using a Drilling Machine Continued Maintenance There is very little maintenance required on your morticer Keep it clean Make sure the rack and pinion gears do not become clogged with chips sawdust Lightly spray oil on all exposed metal surfaces if the machine is going to stand idle for any length of time Keep the ch...

Page 18: ...18 Illustrated Parts Beakdown for the 12mm Bench Morticer ...

Page 19: ...indle Spindle Spring 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 Ref No Description Unit Handle assembly Bolt Cap screw M8 x 10 Guide Bracket Lock washer Hex head bolt M8 x 15 Table Hex head screw M6 x 35 Fence Cap screw M8 x 10 Hold down Cap screw M8 x 10 Rod Spring Lock washer Hex head bolt M10 x 30 T handle Cap screw M6 x 30 Bulb cover Power c...

Page 20: ...W H I T E AXMINSTER W 100081 www axminster co uk Axminster Devon EX13 5PH UK FREEPHONE 0800 371822 Axminster Reference No AW12BM AW12BM 12mm Bench Morticer ...