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MODEL H2669

HOBBY LATHE

OWNER'S MANUAL

COPYRIGHT © NOVEMBER, 2006 BY GRIZZLY INDUSTRIAL, INC.

WARNING: NO PORTION OF THIS MANUAL MAY BE REPRODUCED IN ANY SHAPE

 OR FORM WITHOUT THE WRITTEN APPROVAL OF GRIZZLY INDUSTRIAL, INC.

 #JC8562  PRINTED IN CHINA

Summary of Contents for H2669

Page 1: ...ATHE OWNER S MANUAL COPYRIGHT NOVEMBER 2006 BY GRIZZLY INDUSTRIAL INC WARNING NO PORTION OF THIS MANUAL MAY BE REPRODUCED IN ANY SHAPE OR FORM WITHOUT THE WRITTEN APPROVAL OF GRIZZLY INDUSTRIAL INC JC8562 PRINTED IN CHINA ...

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Page 3: ...idelines set forth in this manual you can expect years of trouble free enjoyable operation and proof of Grizzly s com mitment to customer satisfaction We are pleased to provide this manual with the Model H2669 Mini Lathe It will guide you through assembly review safety considerations and cover general operating procedures It repre sents our effort to produce the best documenta tion possible The sp...

Page 4: ...istance Between Centers 24 Spindle Size M12 1 75 RH Spindle Speeds Governed by Drill Selection Up to 2500 RPM Construction Bed Aluminum Alloy Spindle Bearings Shielded and Lubricated Ball Bearings Headstock Cast Aluminum Tailstock Cast Aluminum Toolrest and Tool Table Cast Aluminum Features 24 Between Centers 5 Diameter Faceplate Included Spur Live Centers 6 Swing Over Bed Head Swivels 3600 MODEL ...

Page 5: ...H2669 Hobby Lathe 3 A Headstock Drill Clamp B Spur Center C Toolrest D Live Center E Tailstock F Toolrest Base G Lathe Bed Identification F A B C D E G ...

Page 6: ... 4 H2669 Hobby Lathe Safety Instructions for Machinery ...

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Page 8: ... the lathe with damaged or worn parts 10 ADJUSTMENTS MAINTENANCE Make sure your wood lathe is turned OFF dis connected from the power source and all moving parts have come to a complete stop before starting any inspection adjustment or maintenance procedure 11 STOPPING LATHE DO NOT stop the lathe by using your hand against the workpiece Allow the lathe to stop on its own 12 AVOIDING ENTANGLEMENT K...

Page 9: ...t inventory the contents This tool presents serious injury haz ards to untrained users Read through this entire manual to become familiar with the controls and oper ations before using Unpacking Setup Safety SECTION 2 SETUP The following items are needed to complete the set up process but are not included with your hobby lathe Description Qty Variable Speed Electric Drill 1 Grizzly Model H0777 sug...

Page 10: ... may arrive pre installed on the machine Check these locations before assuming that items from the inventory list are missing E Figure 2 Box contents picture 2 C D F G Box Contents Figures 1 2 Qty A Lathe Bed 1 B Tailstock Assembly 1 C Toolrest 1 D Headstock Assembly 1 E Sanding Table 1 F Faceplate with Sanding Disc 1 G Toolrest Base and Lockdown Lever Assy 1 Hardware and Small Parts not shown Spu...

Page 11: ...H2669 Hobby Lathe 9 Hardware Recognition Chart ...

Page 12: ...drill Tap screws are provided with your lathe to mount it directly to your work surface using the holes in the lathe bed as illustrated in Figure 3 Figure 4 Example of a through mount setup Figure 3 Example of a direct mount setup To assemble the basic components of the lathe 1 Slide the headstock onto the lathe bed while making sure that the lock down nut T Nut moves smoothly in the lathe bed tra...

Page 13: ...posite the headstock as shown in Figure 7 5 Lower the toolrest into the lock collar on the base until it is flush with the bottom of the lock collar then tighten the lock knob securely as shown in Figure 8 Figure 8 Mounting the toolrest Figure 7 Mounting the toolrest base The toolrest is now temporarily mounted to the lathe bed Instructions for positioning and adjust ing your toolrest during opera...

Page 14: ... The machine should run smoothly with little vibration or rubbing noises If the machine runs smoothly with little or no vibration and no rubbing noises then turn the drill OFF and proceed to OPERATIONS on Page 12 If during the test run you cannot easily locate the source of an unusual noise or vibration then turn the drill OFF imme diately and review Troubleshooting on Page 18 If you still cannot ...

Page 15: ... hair roll up long sleeves and remove loose clothing jewelry or gloves to avoid being pulled into moving parts Operations The Model H2669 Hobby Lathe will perform many tasks including spindle and faceplate turning as well as disc sanding This section will guide you through setup for a typical spindle turning application To setup for spindle turning 1 DISCONNECT THE ELECTRIC DRILL FROM THE POWER SO...

Page 16: ...is over 2 x 2 to make turning safer and easier 6 Drive the spur center into the center of the workpiece with a wood mallet as shown in Figure 12 Spur Center 7 Insert the drill adapter into the drill chuck and tighten firmly 8 With the workpiece still attached screw the spur center onto the drill adapter 9 Slide the tailstock toward the workpiece until the live center touches the workpiece center p...

Page 17: ...he workpiece to make sure there is enough clearance all the way around before starting Spindle Turning Tips When turning the drill ON stand to the side of the spinning direction until the lathe reaches full speed and you can verify that the lathe will not throw the workpiece Use the slowest speed when starting or stop ping the lathe and when rough cutting Select the right speed for the size of wor...

Page 18: ...nd with one side higher than the other usually at an angle of 20 40 Figure 19 shows an example of a skew chisel Figure 19 Skew chisel Scrapers Mainly used where access for other tools is limited such as hollowing oper ations This is a flat double ground tool that comes in a variety of profiles Round Nose Spear Point Square Nose etc to match many different contours Figure 20 shows an example of a r...

Page 19: ...ll Figure 25 Our most popular safety glasses G7984 Face Shield H1298 Dust Sealed Safety Glasses H1300 UV Blocking Clear Safety Glasses H2347 Uvex Spitfire Safety Glasses H0736 Shop Fox Safety Glasses Safety Glasses are essential to every shop If you already have a pair buy extras for visitors or employees You can t be too careful when it comes to shop safety G7984 H1298 H1300 H2347 H0736 G8945 8 P...

Page 20: ...atalog features many lubricants and cleaning agents specifically selected for use with Grizzly tools and machines Lubrication For optimum performance from your lathe follow the inspection routine below and attend to any specific instructions given in this section Prior to Any Operation Make certain that the lathe bed is securely mounted to your work surface Make certain that your electric drill is...

Page 21: ...d in true center of workpiece 3 Do not use the workpiece balance workpiece by turning down unbalanced areas 4 Unplug the drill from power and hand turn the piece one full rotation If the workpiece hits the bed it exceeds the maximum swing depth and it cannot be turned without modification 5 These bearings are sealed in the live center assem bly Replace live center assembly Chisels grab or dig into...

Page 22: ... 20 H2669 Hobby Lathe H2669 Parts Breakdown ...

Page 23: ...LATE 6 PH2669006 SPECIAL CAP SCREW M6 1 X 60 22 PH2669022 SANDING TABLE 7 PN01M HEX NUT M6 1 23 PH2669023 SPUR CENTER 8 PH2669008 TAILSTOCK 24 PH2669024 DRILL ADAPTER 9 PH2669009 LIVE CENTER 26 PH2669026 DOG PT SET SCR M12 1 75 X 10 10 PN32M HEX NUT M14 2 27 PH2669027 WRENCH 17 22MM 11 PH2669011 TURNING PIN 5 X 50MM 28 PAW05M HEX WRENCH 5MM 12 PH2669012 SPECIAL HEX BOLT M10 1 5 X 60 27 PHTEK31M TA...

Page 24: ...e tried in 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 a...

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