2.
ASSEMBLY OF LATHE BED HALVES.
2.1 Assemble the two bed halves (steel tubes)
together by inserting the Headstock end
(the tube with the plugged end carrying the
threaded hole in the centre of the plug),
into the machined inside diameter of the
Tailstock end .
2.2 Insert the ‘V’ shaped portion of the foot (C),
into the open, exposed Tailstock end and
then insert the bed clamping bolt (D)
,
through the foot and into the threaded hole
in the plugged headstock end. Start the
thread but do not tighten at this time.
NOTE: It may assist by turning the complete
bed assembly on its end to locate the long
bolt into the threaded hole in the end of
the headstock bed end.
2.3 Align the two keys (the strips of metal
attached to each bed half with screws) so
that they line up exactly. This alignment is
necessary so that the Tail Stock Assembly
(E), and the Tool Rest Base (G), will slide freely
over the joint formed by the two halves of
the bed.
To carry out this alignment, first align the two
keys by eye as close as possible. Next, using
a metal straight edge against one side of
the keys, slide the end of the straight edge
across the joint first from one side of the joint
and then from the opposite side. If there is
a “click” or a hang-up of the straight edge
at the joint, it will be obvious what relative
direction the two halves of the bed will have
to be rotated to achieve alignment.
Repeat this process as many times as
necessary, on both sides of the key, to be
satisfied tha alignment has been attained.
When satisfied, screw in the single
countersunk headed screw (Q), through the
hole in the key and into the tailstock end so
that the two halves of the bed are now
secured.
2.4 Nip up the Bed clamping bolt (but do not
fully tighten), so that when the foot is placed
on the bench, the key is facing downwards.
3.
ASSEMBLY OF BED TO HEADSTOCK
3.1 Slide the tail stock assembly (E), and the tool
rest base assembly (G), on to the bed as
shown in Fig. 10.
Ensure the Clarke label on the Tailstock and
the threaded hole in the tool rest base
(shown in fig 4), faces towards the front.
3.2 Now insert the bed assembly into the
headstock assembly (A), fully, and
manoeuvre the lathe so that the bed is
parallel to the front edge of the bench.
4.
SECURING THE LATHE TO THE BENCH
4.1 Mark the position of the two Foot mounting
holes and drill two 10mm holes in the bench.
4.2 Insert the Foot mounting bolts, and shake
the complete assembly to ensure it is stable
and lying flat on the bench. When satisfied,
nip up all four mountings -
finger tight only.
REMEMBER At this stage the bed clamping
bolt must not be tight.
ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION
Ref. Figs. 1 & 2
1.
MOUNTING HEADSTOCK TO BENCH
1.1 Drill two 10mm holes in your bench or stand
according to diagram, Fig. 3.
Note: Make sure the top of your bench is
positioned so that your don’t drill into the legs or
rail underneath.
1.2 Position the headstock assembly (A) on the
bench and insert two 5/16" x 2" carriage
bolts through the two mounting holes in the
base. Place a flat washer, a lock washer
and a nut from the underside on each bolt.
Tighten nuts - only finger tight at this time.
Fig.3
Fig.4
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