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Palmgren 38

variable speed wood lathe provides capability to

turn wooden workpieces up to 38

long and 4

diameter. This lathe

can also turn bowls up to 15

diameter and 4

thick. The motor

rotates at 1725 RPM and the spindle speeds are 360-2400 RPM.
Extended spindle allows convenient outboard turning.

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Check for shipping damage. If damage has occurred, a claim must
be filed with carrier. Check for completeness. Immediately report
missing parts to dealer.

Your wood lathe is shipped complete in one carton and includes a
motor. Separate all parts from packing materials and check each
one with the unpacking list to make certain all items are account-
ed for before discarding any packing material.

If any parts are missing, do not attempt to assemble the lathe, plug
in the power cord, or turn the switch on until the missing parts are
obtained and properly installed.

A Headstock Assembly

B Bed

C Tailstock Assembly

D Tool Rest Base Assembly

E Handle

F Parts Bag

G 12

Tool Rest

H 6

Tool Rest

IMPORTANT:

The bed is coated with a protectant. To ensure prop-

er fit and operation, remove coating. Coating is easily removed
with mild solvents, such as mineral spirits, and a soft cloth. Avoid
getting cleaning solution on paint or any of the rubber or plastic
parts. Solvents may deteriorate these finishes. Use soap and water
on paint, plastic or rubber components. Wipe all parts thoroughly
with a clean dry cloth. Apply paste wax to the bed.

SPECIFICATIONS

Turning length (max.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Bowl diameter (max.)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Overall length  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Overall height  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Width  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Spindle Speed  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360 to 2400 RPM

Spindle Taper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2MT
Spindle Thread  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

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Tail Stock Taper  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2MT
Switch  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SP, Locking rocker
Motor  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120/240V, 12/6 AMPS
Weight  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175 lbs

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CAUTION:

Always follow proper operating procedures as defined

in this manual – even if you are familiar with use of this or similar
tools. Remember that being careless for even a fraction of a second
can result in severe personal injury.

BE PREPARED FOR JOB

Wear proper apparel. Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neck-
ties, rings, bracelets or other jewelry which may get caught in
moving parts of machine.

Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.

Wear safety shoes with non-slip soles.

Wear safety glasses complying with United States ANSI Z87.1.
Everyday glasses have only impact resistant lenses. They are

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safety glasses.

Wear face mask or dust mask if operation is dusty.

Be alert and think clearly. Never operate power tools when
tired, intoxicated or when taking medications that cause
drowsiness.

PREPARE WORK AREA FOR JOB

Keep work area clean. Cluttered work areas invite accidents.

Do not use power tools in dangerous environments. Do not use
power tools in damp or wet locations. Do not expose power
tools to rain.

Work area should be properly lighted.

Keep visitors at a safe distance from work area.

Keep children out of workplace. Make workshop childproof. Use
padlocks, master switches or remove switch keys to prevent
any unintentional use of power tools.

Keep power cords from coming in contact with sharp objects,
oil, grease, and hot surfaces.

TOOL SHOULD BE MAINTAINED

Always unplug tool prior to inspection.

Consult manual for specific maintaining and adjusting 
procedures.

Keep tool lubricated and clean for safest operation.

Keep all parts in working order. Check to determine that the
guard or other parts will operate properly and perform their
intended function.

Check for damaged parts. Check for alignment of moving parts,
binding, breakage, mounting and any other condition that may
affect a tool's operation.

A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly
repaired or replaced. Do not perform makeshift repairs. (Use
parts list provided to order replacement parts.)

Never adjust attachments while running. Disconnect power to
avoid accidental start-up.

Have damaged or worn power cords replaced immediately.

Keep cutting tools sharp for efficient and safest operation.

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Summary of Contents for 84315

Page 1: ...l l p pa ar rt ts s l li is st t 8 84 43 31 15 5 1 15 5 V VA AR RI IA AB BL LE E S SP PE EE ED D W WO OO OD D L LA AT TH HE E Read carefully and follow all safety rules and operating instructions befo...

Page 2: ...Remember that being careless for even a fraction of a second can result in severe personal injury BE PREPARED FOR JOB Wear proper apparel Do not wear loose clothing gloves neck ties rings bracelets o...

Page 3: ...orkpiece and start with a new piece of wood Use extra care when turning wood with twisted grain or wood that is twisted or bowed it may cut unevenly or wobble excessively KNOW YOUR CUTTING TOOLS Dull...

Page 4: ...the line cord to make sure that the plug is in good condition and that the insulation has not been damaged dur ing transit I IN NS ST TA AL LL LA AT TI IO ON N Refer to Figures 7 12 MOUNTING LATHE TO...

Page 5: ...istance for electrical shock WARNING Do not permit fingers to touch the terminals of plug when installing or removing from outlet Plug must be plugged into matching outlet that is properly installed a...

Page 6: ...er supply See wiring diagram Figure 12 for wiring instructions O OP PE ER RA AT TI IO ON N Refer to Figures 13 78 WARNING Operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into th...

Page 7: ...r and drive the spur center into the other end of the wood Make sure the spurs are in the saw cuts Remove the spur center Make sure the centers and the hole in the spindle and the tail stock ram are c...

Page 8: ...by pulling up on locking handle Remove pin and rotate headstock 90 Insert pin at outboard alignment hole and secure headstock with locking handle USING WOODWORKING CHISELS SELECTION OF CHISELS Better...

Page 9: ...g edge will con tinue to dig deeper into the work It will dig in until the bite becomes so deep that your hands have difficulty holding the chisel then the improperly supported chisel will begin to bo...

Page 10: ...e handle bevel side down Keep the base of the bevel against the work It is good practice is to place the skew well over the work pull it back until the edge begins to cut then swing the handle into po...

Page 11: ...handle This position may be near the middle of the handle or towards the end depending upon the amount of leverage required The position of the hand near the tool rest is a matter of individual prefe...

Page 12: ...zing cuts are useful to establish approximate finished size diame ters at various points along a workpiece The work can then be turned down to the diameters indicated and be ready for finishing Diamet...

Page 13: ...edge begins to cut roll skew in the direction of the vee so that the exact portion of the edge which started cutting will travel in a 90 arc down to bottom of the vee Upon reaching bottom of the vee t...

Page 14: ...be quickly traced around the spindle by touching each line with the pencil After marking use the parting tool to make sizing cuts at all of the important shoulders When learning you will find it best...

Page 15: ...ining on workpiece CUTTING DOWELS Dowels of any size can be turned quickly with the simple jig shown If the stock is prepared as a split or quartered turning half round and quarter rounds will be prod...

Page 16: ...step is to remove as much wood as possible by boring into the center with the largest wood bit available This can be accomplished as illustrated in Figure 59 Be careful to measure in advance the depth...

Page 17: ...and it is turned in the usual manner All surfaces are cut except the back side which is against the mounting block The work is then removed from the mounting block An auxiliary chuck of softwood is no...

Page 18: ...ight fit of the lid can be relieved by sanding the lip of the body SEGMENTED TURNINGS Segmented bowls and boxes are exceptionally attractive and this method of preparing wood stock is more economical...

Page 19: ...duced all having a distinctive surface pattern preformed tools will speed the work and assure uniformity Patterns like those illustrated can be created by grinding thin 020 to 010 gauge aluminum strip...

Page 20: ...omponent CLEANING Keep machine and workshop clean Do not allow sawdust to accu mulate on the tool Keep centers clean Be certain motor is kept clean and is frequently vacuumed free of dust Use soap and...

Page 21: ...f round 2 Workpiece has too much wobble 3 Operator using bad technique 4 Cutting motion is against the grain of the workpiece 5 Workpiece is too long and thin workpiece is deflected by tool pressure W...

Page 22: ...1 60 19 21 21 20 20 22 36 80 83 79 78 77 28 69 69 26 27 29 31 34 72 30 32 33 47 40 43 43 50 51 81 59 49 45 57 58 52 53 54 55 56 73 74 75 76 70 70 71 46 42 41 7 8 8 8 38 39 37 37 35 67 68 23 2 1 1 3 12...

Page 23: ...djusting Rod 18036 00 1 42 Retainer 18037 00 1 Ref No Description Part No Qty 43 6 1 0 x 12mm Flat Head Screw 08567 00 4 44 5 0 8 x 6mm Set Screw 03069 00 1 45 Gear 18038 00 1 46 5 0 8 x 10mm Flat Hea...

Page 24: ...63 64 76 77 62 61 60 19 21 20 22 36 65 66 28 69 26 27 29 31 34 72 30 32 33 47 40 43 50 51 59 49 45 59 57 58 58 52 53 53 54 55 56 73 74 75 70 71 46 42 41 7 8 38 39 65 37 35 67 68 23 2 1 3 12 12 18 17...

Page 25: ...ain 18084 00 1 33 Rear Cover 18085 00 1 34 Upper Rear Cover 18086 00 1 35 5 0 8 x 12mm Socket Head Bolt 1 36 Spacer 18087 00 1 37 Index Pin Lever 18088 00 1 38 5 0 8 x 30mm Socket Head Bolt 2 39 Block...

Page 26: ...26 Palmgren Operating Manual Parts List 84315 NOTES...

Page 27: ...27 Palmgren Operating Manual Parts List 84315 NOTES...

Page 28: ...charge To order parts for a non warranty repair please contact your preferred Palmgren distributor To obtain the names of Palmgren distributors or to arrange warranty return please call Palmgren Stee...

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