Teknatool Nova Mercury, Operating Manual

Page 1: ...Nova Mercury TM Woodlathe Part No 100 0109 002 Updated 14 October 2003 O P E R A T I N G M A N U A L ...

Page 2: ...t a capability in the midi lathe range You could occasionally do slightly larger bowls but would need to pay close attention to correct cutting techniques Speed Range The Nova Mercury lathe has a 3 step variable electronic speed range one of the very best available for mini lathe work Low range slower speeds from around 200rpm up to 1750 rpm for larger spindle and bowl work Medium range up to 3670...

Page 3: ... keep you updated and woodturning projects specially designed for your lathe and accessories In addition especially for Mercury owners many of whom are beginner turners we are going to build some special support features into our website Please send in your warranty registration to us also can be sent to us via our website and feel free to contact us about any aspect of our products or service we ...

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Page 5: ...tock 19 Improving the Performance of your Lathe 20 Learning Turning 20 Maintaining the Nova Mercury 21 General Maintenance 21 Lubrication Locations 21 Cleaning the Toolslide 22 Cleaning the Tailstock 22 Troubleshooting Guide 23 Nova Mercury Woodlathe Exploded View 25 Nova Mercury Woodlathe Parts List 26 Accessories 26 Teknatool Five Year Limited Warranty 27 Copyright 2000 2001 2002 2003 by Teknato...

Page 6: ...not leave tool unless it is turned off and has come to a complete stop 14 KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order 15 USE RIGHT TOOL Do not use a tool or attachment to do a job for which it was not designed 16 USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES The use of improper accessories may cause hazards 17 DON T FORCE TOOL It will do the job better and be safer at the rate for which it was designed 18 MAINTAIN TO...

Page 7: ...USE CORRECT LATHE TOOLS Do not use spindle turning chisels for faceplace mounted work and vice versa Spindle turning tools used for faceplate turning may grab the work piece and pull the chisel from your control 17 WHEN ROUGHING STOCK do not jam the lathe tool or chisel into work piece or take too big a cut 18 DO NOT POUND WORK PIECE into headstock drive spur center when turning between centers Po...

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Page 9: ...ith 12 300mm extension beds Swing Outboard 14 355mm Middle Speed Pulley 320rpm 3670rpm Normal operational capacity is around 10 250mm High Speed Pulley 470rpm 5350rpm Headstock Standard Equipment Spindle Thread 1 8TPI RH Live Revolving Center 2MT Headstock Bore No 2 Morse Taper 2MT Spur Center 2MT Outboard Spindle Thread 1 8TPI LH 2 1 2 60mm Faceplate Through Bore 3 8 10mm 6 150mm Toolrest Travers...

Page 10: ...does not normally create a big dust problem however the use of dust collectors and filters will minimize risks to your health Lathe Stand Recommendations A sturdy and rigid stand is desirable so that the Nova Mercury Woodlathe can deliver optimum performance The larger the size of your turnings the greater the importance of the lathe stand design However for many smaller projects simply mounting t...

Page 11: ...t the lathe bed with paste wax or use a silicon spray Caution Extreme care must be taken when handling the spindle threads These are sharp and should not be used to lift the lathe or to stop or manually rotate the spindle Nova Mercury Components after Unpacking The Bench fastening kit is not illustrated 3 Insert the toolrest into the toolslide and fasten up with the toolrest lock arm 4 Assemble th...

Page 12: ...t use a metal hammer to pound on the extension bed This may damage the bed affect accuracy and tailstock action and may prevent you from adding another extension bed 3 Bring the Tailstock along until it is on top of the join area where the bed extension face meets the lathe bed face The bed extension may need to be manipulated up and down and sideways in order for the Tailstock to fit 4 Clamp the ...

Page 13: ...ith the Steel washer on top of each Rubber washer This will also work as a vibration dampener 3 If necessary mark the four hole locations as illustrated and drill 12mm 1 2 inch holes 4 Place a spirit level along the top of the lathe bed Any movement of the bubble as the lathe is secured indicates a twist on the bed For the lathe to operate correctly the bed must not twist if necessary use shims be...

Page 14: ...ction of the motor can result in a risk of electrical shock If it is necessary to use an extension cord the cord should be grounded Use the correct wire size for the extension cord for a given cord length to avoid power loss and over heating L IMPORTANT For best protection of the Lathe use a surge protected plug outlet rated to at least 15 amps Ground Fault Interrupters GFI s or Residual Current D...

Page 15: ...a 3 step pulley to provide optimum power bands The label on the controller displays the ranges as 1 2 and 3 With the unit facing the operator Band 1 is the left most drive belt position for the slower turning Band 2 is in the middle and Band 3 on the right Optimal Speeds on Each Band Speed Band Type of Work RPM Range 1 Slower Speed Range Larger faceplate spindle work 140 1750 2 Medium Speed Range ...

Page 16: ...nut by hand or using a AF spanner 4 Lift the Motor slightly to get the belt off the pulley The motor adjustment range is approximately 20mm 3 4 5 Fit the belt to the desired step 6 Tension the belt by pressing down on the motor with the hand Pressing down with 2 fingers or the thumb will be adequate pressure Slightly tighter pressure may be required for larger work Caution Too much pressure on the...

Page 17: ...lied on the locking bar to hold the spindle stationery Warning The faceplate or chuck body must contact the shoulder on the spindle bearing 3 Remove the spindle locking bar before turning on the lathe 4 Similarly use the bar to dismount Using a spur center 1 Mount the spur center to the work piece as shown and then insert the spur center and work piece into the headstock spindle Warning Do not pou...

Page 18: ...e Lock Arm 3 Adjust the toolrest close to the work piece Exact positioning may be varied to suit the turner Before turning revolve the stock by hand to make sure it clears the rest At intervals stop the lathe and readjust the toolrest Warning Lathe tools and chisels should remain on the toolrest whenever the tool is in contact with the work piece Remove the toolrest when sanding or polishing so fi...

Page 19: ...ile holding the taper so it doesn t fall tap it out 5 The tailstock quill is hollow allowing you to bore holes through turnings if a hollow center is used Adjusting the Tailstock for Turning Between Centers 1 Mount the spur center to the work piece and insert the spur center into the headstock spindle as previously described under Using a Spur Center Warning Do not use the tailstock quill action t...

Page 20: ...t also be noted that the type of wood and grain will affect the removal of wood from your work piece To gain maximum torque from the motor it is advised that the belt is run on the smallest motor pulley diameter i e closest to the Outrigger Use the middle step for other general work Learning Turning The last section outlined some simple guidelines and recommendations to get you started However the...

Page 21: ...tightness of nuts and bolts especially the grub screw set screw on the motor pulley and the lathe mounting bolts Lubricate with one or two drops of light weight oil the tailstock quill threads index pin shaft and the toolslide camshaft remove plastic plug and toolslide camshaft bores 6 Months Grease tailstock quill threads Turn the handwheel so the quill threads are exposed apply grease to the thr...

Page 22: ...to expose the set screw You will see a hole in the face of the handwheel that gives access for an Allen key wrench A 3mm A F across flats Allen key is required not supplied 2 Using a screwdriver remove the keeper plate from the tailstock body 3 Remove the quill and Handwheel from the tailstock body 4 Wipe clean all parts including the inside of the tailstock 5 Lubricate the quill and tailstock slo...

Page 23: ...guard is loose or rattling Check that the belt guard knob is tight Ensure motor adjustment locknut and M5 nyloc nut are tight Motor vibrates Many single phase motors produce minor noise or vibrations these usually cannot be altered Sometimes new brushes take time to wear in and a reduction in noise can be noticed after a few hours of running Faceplate or chuck running out of true Dirt build up on ...

Page 24: ... and tailstock as described under Cleaning the Tailstock The quill has been retracted too far and is locked against the handwheel Tailstock quill hard to move Quill lock is locked unlock the quill lock The quill is damaged turn the handle to expose the quill and check for marks along the quill especially on the edges of the slotted keyway Remove the high spots with a smooth file and test the quill...

Page 25: ...Nova Mercury Woodlathe Exploded View See parts list on page 25 8 25 ...

Page 26: ... 12 1 28034 Lock Arm Tailstock Yes 58 3 STPB8X11 4 Gauge 8x1 1 4 self tapping screw Yes 13 14 NOT ILLUSTRATED 15 1 37002 Toolslide Yes 16 1 37009 Camshaft Yes 1 38009 Fuse 250V 8amp 1 1 4 x1 4 old or 37095 Fuse 250V 8amp 5x20mm new Yes 17 1 37010 Sleeve Camshaft Yes 1 37020 Knockout bar spindle locking bar Yes 18 1 37011 Camnut Yes 1 2MTLC Morse Taper Live Centre Yes 19 1 37006 Lockplate Yes 1 2MT...

Page 27: ...ings and precision machined for a high quality finish Outrigger Unit 38011 Extend the bowl turning capacity of the Nova Mercury Woodlathe to around 10 in diameter This unit is made from cast iron is easy to position and control and mounts to the headstock end of the lathe Collet Quill NCQS pre Dec 02 29013 post Dec 02 The Collet Quill is a handy drill holder that screws onto your Mercury Tailstock...

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Page 29: ... Seal edges with sellotape glue tape etc 5 Affix appropriate Postage Stamps for postage to New Zealand and post 6 Optional List your return address details in the event of mishandled post Fold Here Fold Here Seal Along Edge Affix Postage Return Address __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ Post To TEKNATOOL INTERNATIONAL Warrant...

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