Delta 46-745 Lathe User Manual


 
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Fig. 10
ATTACHING LEG INSERTS
The lathe is supplied with four leg inserts, one of which
is shown (A) Fig. 10.
To attach the leg inserts to the pedestals, place one side
in the hole provided and gently tap the other side, top,
and bottom with a rubber mallet (B) Fig. 10.
A
B
If additional stability is desired, insert 4 x 4 lumber (A) Fig
11 into feet of pedestal (B) Fig. 11. Secure the lumber to
the pedestal with four 3/8-16 bolts (not supplied) in
holes (C) Fig. 11 (two of which are shown).
Fasten the 4 x 4’s to the floor.
B
A
A
C
HEADSTOCK SPUR CENTER
The spur center (A) Fig.12 is equipped with a No. 2
Morse Taper shank. Inserted this shank into the head-
stock spindle (B). NOTE: Before inserting the spur cen-
ter (A), clean both the shank of the spur center and the
inside of the headstock spindle to remove any grease or
debris. To remove the tapered shank spur center (A) Fig.
13, from the headstock spindle (B) Fig. 13, use the
knockout bar (C) Fig. 13 (supplied) through the hole (D)
in the opposite end of the spindle.
IMPORTANT: NEVER DRIVE THE WORKPIECE INTO
THE SPUR CENTER WHEN IT IS MOUNTED IN THE
HEADSTOCK.
See instructions on setting the spur center into the
workpiece in the “OPERATION“ section of this manual
under “CENTERING THE WORK.”
Fig. 12
Fig. 13
A
B
C
A
B
D
Fig. 11
Attach the Headstock (D) Fig. 11, Tool Rest (E) Fig. 11,
and Tailstock (F) Fig. 11 to the lathe bed (G) Fig. 11.
Notice the tool and centers storage areas located at (H)
Fig. 11, and brackets on the pedestals to accept a 2 x
12” shelf (not supplied) (I) Fig. 11.
D
E
F
G
H
C
B
I