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Wood Lathe Copy attaChment

modeL G2891

InStruCtIon manuaL

WarnInG: no portIon of thIS manuaL may be reproduCed In any Shape

or form WIthout the WrItten approvaL of GrIzzLy InduStrIaL, InC.

printed in taiWan

Summary of Contents for G2891

Page 1: ...2891 InStruction Manual Copyright 1993 By Grizzly Industrial Inc Revised November 2009 JB Warning No portion of this manual may be reproduced in any shape Or form without the written approval of Grizzly Industrial inc printed IN TAIWAN ...

Page 2: ... personal protective equipment The manufacturer will not be held liable for injury or property damage from negligence improper training machine modifications or misuse Some dust created by power sanding sawing grinding drilling and other construction activities contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm Some examples of these chemic...

Page 3: ...ts INVENTORY 6 SITE CONSIDERATIONS 7 3 ASSEMBLY Overview 8 Mounting 9 Rough Alignment 10 Final Alignment 11 4 Adjustments CABLE TENSION 12 GIB ADJUSTMENT 12 CUTTING TOOL 13 COPY STYLUS 13 5 Operations OVERVIEW 14 IMPORTANT POINTS 14 BASIC OPERATION 15 16 6 MAINTENANCE LUBRICATION 17 CUTTING TOOL 17 7 closure 18 Machine Data 1 9 parts diagram 20 parts list 21 warranty and returns 22 ...

Page 4: ...m mable or noxious fumes may exist Keep work area well lighted For Your Own Safety Read Instruction Manual Before Operating This Equipment Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided WILL result in death or serious injury Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided COULD result in death or serious injury Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if...

Page 5: ...tructions For Power Tools 13 DON T OVERREACH Keep proper foot ing and balance at all times 14 MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest performance Follow instructions for lubri cating and changing accessories 15 DISCONNECT TOOLS before servicing and changing accessories such as blades bits cutters and the like 16 REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL STARTING Make sure sw...

Page 6: ...d or ignored serious personal injury may occur 7 Before any copying operation ensure that the headstock and tailstock of your lathe are centered on the same axis 8 While working position yourself so you are within easy reach of all lathe and Copy Attachment controls 9 Keep base lubricated to ensure smooth carriage movement during copying DO NOT lubricate the cable it is friction operated 10 Do not...

Page 7: ...ve any service questions or parts requests please call or write us at the location listed below Grizzly Industrial Inc 2406 Reach Road Williamsport PA 17701 Phone 570 326 3806 Fax 800 438 5901 E Mail techsupport grizzlyindustrial com Web Site http www grizzlyindustrial com The specifications drawings and photographs illustrated in this manual represent the Model G2891 as supplied when the manual w...

Page 8: ...n you should have Main Attachment Body Large Handwheel Hardware Box 5 8 11 x 21 2 Socket Head Cap Screw 2 Threaded Square Mounting Plate 2 Bed Brackets 2 Handwheel Handle 1 Cutting Tool 1 Unthreaded Rectangular Mounting Plate 2 Allen Wrench 4mm 1 Allen Wrench 5mm 1 Allen Wrench 14mm 1 M8 1 25 x 60mm Hex Bolt Clamp Plate 2 M8 1 25 Hex Nut 2 3 8 Flat Washer 2 3 8 Lock Washer 2 In the event that any ...

Page 9: ...stance between you and others that may be working in your shop space lighting and outlets Lighting should be bright enough to eliminate shadows and prevent eye strain Electrical cir cuits should be dedicated or large enough to handle combined motor amp loads of the lathe and other machinery connected to that circuit Outlets should be located near each machine so power or extension cords are not ob...

Page 10: ...r lathe is axially aligned i e the headstock and tailstock are cen tered on the same axis Consult your lathe owner s manual for proper procedure 1 1 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 2 3 1 Copy Carriage Bed 2 Carriage Travel Cable 3 Cutting Tool Carriage 4 Cutting Tool Arbor 5 Mounting Brackets 2 6 Carriage Stop 7 Longitudinal Handwheel 8 Master Spindle Support 9 Crossfeed Handwheel 10 Stylus Height Adju...

Page 11: ... stock and tailstock Some minor degree of variation may be necessary to eliminate any interference between the Copy Attachment and the normal operation of the lathe The front of the brackets should cantilever over the front of the lathe bed by about 6 Just finger tighten the cap screws for now Figure 3 Sliding attachment onto bolts 2 Slide the two hex head bolts with clamping plates attached into ...

Page 12: ... aligning the parallelism between the centers of the lathe and those of the centers which will hold your template or original profile 1 To roughly align the Copy Attachment with the lathe headstock tailstock axis two gauge boards will be needed The gauge boards should be approximately 1 11 8 thick 12 long and 3 wide Clamp these gauge boards onto the lathe bed one under the headstock the other unde...

Page 13: ...he turning square at both ends of its longitudinal movement 4 Continue to test the cutter against the turn ing square until it is evenly spaced in rela tion to the turning square along its entire length 5 Once adjustments are complete ensure that all mounting bolts are securely tight ened Figure 7 Using precision spacer Avoid wearing loose fitting clothing jew elry or other personal items that cou...

Page 14: ...gibs These gibs are the means by which you adjust the amount of friction or play between the carriage and the bed Figure 8 Adjusting carriage cable tension Figure 9 Adjusting the gib tightness The goal of gib adjustment is to provide as little play as possible between the carriage and the bed while still allowing free movement of the car riage There are eight adjustment locations 2 on the front of...

Page 15: ... so the narrowest point fits securely within the profile To adjust the stylus 1 Center your master profile on the copy cen ters or attach your profile template to the attachment brackets included on the front of the Copy Attachment body Insert the stylus so the rounded edge of the follower contacts the master See Figure 11 2 Be sure that your template or master profile is perfectly parallel to the...

Page 16: ...nt points to consider when using your Copy Attachment To reduce whip and vibration of relatively narrow copy spindles we recommend oper ating the longitudinal handwheel with your left hand and backing up the spinning work piece with your right DO NOT attempt to grip the workpiece too tightly while it is turn ing If the cut you are producing is too rough try increasing the rotation speed of your la...

Page 17: ...ing Tool alignment 4 If you are using a template spread the tem plate mounting brackets apart to accommo date the template Note that you will have to drill holes in your template to mount it to the template mounting brackets Locate the position of the template on the Copy Attachment main body so the profile will line up with the desired location of the pro file on the workpiece If you followed Ste...

Page 18: ...op to stop 11 After each pass extend the cutter another 1 16 maximum and repeat with another pass Repeat this process until the stylus comes in contact with the template 12 Watch the tool carefully as you make each pass If it tends to bite or gouge the work piece back the cutter slightly and try again Be conservative when removing stock 13 After you ve made several passes with the cutting tool tur...

Page 19: ...erating or maintaining tools and machinery Keep your shop child safe by locking up securely when not in use and by providing proper supervision when children are present Lubrication Cutting Tool After extended use particularly with hardwoods or woods with large amounts of oil or resins the cutter may become dull When you notice that the cutter seems to be working abnormally hard while cutting or i...

Page 20: ...log for complete information regarding Grizzly s warranty and return policy If you need additional technical information relating to this machine or if you need general assistance or replacement parts please contact the Service Department listed in Section 2 Introduction Additional information sources are necessary to realize the full potential of this machine Trade journals woodworking magazines ...

Page 21: ...ndle or Plywood Pattern Overall Dimensions Length 523 8 Width 161 8 Depth 75 8 Shipping Weight 68 lbs Net Weight 60 lbs Box Size 55 L x 18 W x 10 H Capacities Maximum Copy Length 36 Maximum Total Depth of Cut 2 Maximum Original Spindle Diameter 3 Maximum Recommended Cutting Depth per Pass 1 16 Height of Cutting Tool Above Bedway 63 4 Construction Body Extruded Aluminum and Steel Duplicating Head a...

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Page 23: ...le Rod P2891039 Stylus PSB27 Cap Screw 5 8 11x 21 2 P2891041 Support Bracket PB08M Hex Bolt M6 1 0 x 20 PS02 Phillips 1 4 20 x 3 4 P2891044 Left Sleeve P2891045 Rear Spindle Rail P2891046 Steel Tube P2891047 Control Shaft Sleeve PSS21M Setscrew M8 1 25 x 25 P2891049 Longit Feed Handwheel PR11M Retaining Ring 25mm P2891051 Head Center P2891052 Center Post P2891053 Control Screw PN09M Hex Nut M12 1 ...

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Page 25: ...the State of Washington County of Whatcom We shall in no event be liable for death injuries to persons or property or for incidental contingent special or consequential damages arising from the use of our products To take advantage of this warranty contact us by mail or phone and give us all the details We will then issue you a Return Number which must be clearly posted on the outside as well as t...

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