Wen LA3424, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...e rules for safe operation warnings and cautions If you use your tool properly and for its intended purpose you will enjoy years of safe reliable service NEED HELP CONTACT US Have product questions Need technical support Please feel free to contact us TECHSUPPORT WENPRODUCTS COM 1 800 232 1195 M F 8AM 5PM CST For replacement parts and the most up to date instruction manuals visit WENPRODUCTS COM 1...

Page 2: ... Electrical Information 7 BEFORE OPERATING 8 Know Your Wood Lathe 8 Assembly 9 Adjustments 12 OPERATION MAINTENANCE 14 Operation 14 Maintenance 19 Exploded View Parts List 20 Troubleshooting Guide 23 Warranty Statement 24 2 To purchase chisels lathe stands live centers and other accessories visit WENPRODUCTS COM ...

Page 3: ...instructions for your tool NOTE The following safety information is not meant to cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur WEN reserves the right to change this product and specifications at any time without prior notice At WEN we are continuously improving our products If you find that your tool does not exactly match this manual please visit wenproducts com for the most up to d...

Page 4: ...hock PERSONAL SAFETY 1 Stay alert watch what you are doing and use com mon sense when operating a power tool Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs alcohol or medication A moment of inatten tion while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury 2 Use personal protective equipment Always wear eye protection Protective equipment such as a respira ...

Page 5: ...cordance with these instructions taking into ac count the working conditions and the work to be per formed Use of the power tool for operations different from those intended could result in a hazardous situa tion 8 Use clamps to secure your workpiece to a stable surface Holding a workpiece by hand or using your body to support it may lead to loss of control 9 KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working or...

Page 6: ...fety hazards during turning 7 If gluing up a workpiece for turning always use a high quality glue that meets the needs of the particular work piece to prevent the workpiece from falling off during operation 8 Cut the workpiece to a rough outline of the finished shape before mounting it on the lathe 9 Rotate the workpiece by hand to check clearance with the tool rest before turning the machine on 1...

Page 7: ... disconnect by pulling on plug Disconnect the extension cord from the receptacle before disconnecting the product from the extension cord Protect your extension cords from sharp objects excessive heat and damp wet areas 3 Use a separate electrical circuit for your tool This circuit must not be less than a 12 gauge wire and should be protected with a 15A time delayed fuse Before connecting the moto...

Page 8: ... 800 232 1195 M F 8 5 CST or email us at techsupport wenproducts com Headstock Bed Motor Support Plate Motor Pulley Locking Handle Motor Tool Rest Locking Lever Tool Rest Locking Handle Back Cover Knob Tool Rest Spindle Handle Handle Screw Tailstock Handwheel Tailstock Power Switch Circuit Breaker Knockout Rod Wrench Faceplate Live Center MT2 for Tailstock Spur Center MT2 for Headstock 3mm Hex Wre...

Page 9: ...C 3 to fully tighten the face plate To remove the face plate insert the knockout rod into the hole and use the wrench to loosen the face plate 1 ASSEMBLY WARNING To prevent injury from accidental operation make sure the tool is switched OFF and un plugged from the power source before assembling or making any adjustments REMOVING THE ANTI RUST GREASE The lathe bed and centers have been coated with ...

Page 10: ...ur center before mounting workpiece onto the face plate 1 Hold the spur center Fig E 1 to prevent it from falling Use a rag to protect your hand from the sharp edges 2 Insert the knockout rod Fig E 2 through the spindle hole to tap out the spur center INSTALLING THE LIVE CENTER FIG F 1 Rotate the tailstock handwheel Fig F 1 clockwise a few times to advance the quill Fig F 2 forward 2 Push the live...

Page 11: ...e s base dimensions Mount the machine s base to the benchtop with rubber feet in between to help dampen the vibration Threaded holes on the lathe s base are M8 1 25 Mounting hardware is not included INSTALLING THE ACCESSORY HOLDER FIG H I 1 Position the accessory holder Fig H 1 below the headstock on the back of the base Align the holes and secure the accessory holder using two M5 12 pan head scre...

Page 12: ... forth or to adjust its angle Tighten the locking lever firmly before operating the lathe NOTE Adjust the height of the tool rest just below the center of the work piece so that the tool will cut at the center of the workpiece TAILSTOCK ADJUSTMENTS FIG L 1 Loosen the tailstock locking lever Fig L 1 and slide the tailstock into the desired position Retighten the locking lever 2 Loosen the quill loc...

Page 13: ... pulley 3 Release the motor pulley locking handle Fig P 1 and pull up on the motor plate flange Fig P 2 to loosen the tension on the drive belt Place the drive belt between the spindle pulley and motor pulley as shown in Fig M to achieve the desired speed setting NOTE Always start at slower speeds for rough cuts and when work ing on larger workpieces Use faster speeds for more refined cuts and det...

Page 14: ...s of the cut This can also be used for cut ting beads and V grooves 5 Bowl gouge the bowl gouge cuts external and internal profiles on faceplate mounted stock such as bowls and platters It can also be used for cre ating ultra smooth cuts on bowls and spindles by using it as a shearing scraper 6 Round nose scraper use this scraper for non agressive shaping of spindles and bowls and to smooth out su...

Page 15: ... the tapered end of the spur center and the inside of the headstock spindle Insert the tapered end of the spur cen ter with the attached workpiece into the headstock spindle Support the workpiece while loosening the tailstock locking lever and bringing the tailstock into position Tighten the tail stock locking lever to lock the tailstock to the bed 4 Advance the tailstock quill with the hand wheel...

Page 16: ...ong smoothing cut touching one of the points of the skew to the spinning workpiece may cause a catch and ruin the workpiece 5 Add details to the workpiece with skews parting tools scrapers or spindle gouges CREATING BEADS Make a parting cut for the desired depth and location of your bead 1 Place the parting tool on the tool rest and move the tool forward to make the full bevel of the tool come int...

Page 17: ...ly hold on to the piece in one hand as it separates from the waste wood SANDING NOTE The cleaner the cuts the less sanding will be required To sand your workpiece 1 Move away the tool rest and set the lathe to a low speed 2 Use sandpaper finer than 120 grit as coarse sandpaper may scratch the workpiece Fold the sandpaper into a pad will allow easier and safer sanding Do not wrap the sandpaper arou...

Page 18: ...WL 1 Prepare the workpiece before mounting Remove any bark from the top of the workpiece that will be later at tached onto a face plate or in a chuck 2 Drive the spur center into the top center of the workpiece using a wood mallet or a dead blow hammer 3 Insert the spur center into the headstock taper 4 Insert the live center to the tailstock Adjust the position of the tailstock along the bed and ...

Page 19: ... maintain it as you work deeper into the bowl once the piece is thin toward the bottom you cannot make it thinner at the rim When the interior is finished move the tool rest back to the exterior to re define the bottom of the bowl Work the tight area around the face plate or the chuck with a bowl gouge Begin the separation with a parting tool but do not cut all the way through GENERAL MAINTENANCE ...

Page 20: ...EXPLODED VIEW PARTS LIST 20 ...

Page 21: ...1 Tool Rest Base 1 33 3424 033 Retaining Ring 1 34 3424 034 1 Tool Rest 1 35 3424 035 Set Screw 1 36 3424 036 Tool Rest Locking Lever 1 37 3424 037 Drive Belt 1 No Part No Description Qty 38 3424 038 Spindle Pulley 1 39 3424 039 Headstock Mounting Screw 1 40 3424 040 Lock Washer 4 41 3424 041 Set Screw 1 42 3424 042 Bushing 1 43 3424 043 Side Cover Locking Knob 1 44 3424 044 Side Cover 1 45 3424 0...

Page 22: ...nal 2 76 3424 076 Serrated Washer 2 77 3424 077 3mm Hex Wrench 1 78 3424 078 5mm Hex Wrench 1 79 3424 079 Face Plate Wrench 1 80 3424 080 Knockout Rod 1 No Part No Description Qty 81 3424 081 Tool Holder 1 82 3424 082 Pan Head Screw M5x12 2 83 3424 083 Sealing Plate 1 84 3424 084 Rubber Ring 1 85 3424 085 Handle Cover 1 86 3424 086 Circuit Breaker 5A 1 87 3424 087 Bushing Mounting Plate 1 88 3424 ...

Page 23: ...d it entirely and restart Worn spindle bearing Replace the spindle bearings Worn drive belt Replace the drive belt Part No 3424 037 Lathe is on an uneven surface Place the lathe on a flat surface Tools tend to grab or dig in Dull tools Use sharp tools Tool rest set too low Reposition the tool rest height see page 11 Tool rest set too far from work piece Reposition the tool rest closer to the work ...

Page 24: ...fective parts and products may need to be sent to WEN before the replacements can be shipped out turning a product for warranty service the shipping charges must be prepaid by the purchaser The product must be shipped in its original container or an equivalent properly packed to withstand the hazards of shipment The product must be fully insured with a copy of the proof of purchase enclosed There ...