Powermatic PM2014 Operating Instructions And Parts Manual

20”x14” benchtop woodturner's lathe
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Operating Instructions and Parts Manual
20"x14" Benchtop Woodturner's Lathe
Model PM2014
Powermatic
427 New Sanford Road
LaVergne, Tennessee 37086
Ph.: 800-274-6848
www.powermatic.com
This .pdf document is bookmarked
Shown with optional stand #1792014S
(ordered separately)
Copyright © 2019 Powermatic
Part No. M-1792014
Edition 1 11/2019

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  • Page 1 This .pdf document is bookmarked Operating Instructions and Parts Manual 20”x14” Benchtop Woodturner’s Lathe Model PM2014 Shown with optional stand #1792014S (ordered separately) Powermatic 427 New Sanford Road LaVergne, Tennessee 37086 Part No. M-1792014 Ph.: 800-274-6848 Edition 1 11/2019 www.powermatic.com Copyright © 2019 Powermatic...
  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    17. Keep the floor around the machine clean and intended use. If used for other purposes, free of scrap material, oil and grease. Powermatic disclaims any real or implied warranty and holds itself harmless from any 18. Keep visitors a safe distance from the work injury that may result from that use.
  • Page 3: Switch Lockout

    27. Never leave the Lathe running unattended. 34. Select the appropriate speed for the turning job Turn the power off and do not leave the at hand. Start at low speed and allow the Lathe machine until the spindle comes to a complete to ramp up to operating speed.
  • Page 4: About This Manual

    2.0 About this manual This manual is provided by Powermatic covering the safe operation and maintenance procedures for a Model PM2014 Lathe. This manual contains instructions on installation, safety precautions, general operating procedures, maintenance instructions and parts breakdown. This machine has been designed and constructed to provide consistent, long-term operation if used in accordance with instructions set forth in this manual.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    15.1.1 PM2014 Headstock Assembly – Exploded View ................. 27   15.1.2 PM2014 Headstock Assembly – Parts List ..................28   15.2.1 PM2014 Bed, Toolrest and Tailstock Assemblies – Exploded View ........... 30   15.2.2 PM2014 Bed, Toolrest and Tailstock Assemblies – Parts List ............31  ...
  • Page 6: Specifications

    4.0 Specifications Table 1 Model number PM2014 Lathe 1792014 Stock numbers Stand (optional accessory) 1792014S Motor and Electricals Type Totally-enclosed, fan-cooled Horsepower 1 HP Motor phase 3 PH Motor Motor voltage 230 V Cycle 60 Hz Motor speed 1720 RPM...
  • Page 7 Items listed as “optional” are purchased separately. The specifications in this manual were current at time of publication, but because of our policy of continuous improvement, Powermatic reserves the right to change specifications at any time and without prior notice, without incurring obligations.
  • Page 8: Mounting Pattern For Pm2014 Lathe

    4.1 Mounting pattern for PM2014 Lathe If you are not using the accessory Powermatic stand, use this hole pattern in your workbench for securing the PM2014. Workbench holes will be clearance holes for 5/16” screws. Holes in lathe base are threaded 5/16”-18, 3/4 in. deep. Only four of the holes need be used when mounting to a workbench.
  • Page 9: Features And Terminology

    5.0 Features and Terminology Figure 5-1: features and terminology Headstock 19. Tailstock spindle locking handle Motor, 1HP 20. Tailstock spindle Handwheel 21. Tailstock locking handle Indexing pin 22. Stud (x2) Motor tension handle 23. Live cone center Motor tension lock handle 24.
  • Page 10: Setup And Assembly

    The Lathe should be located in a dry area, on a 6.1 Unpacking sturdy bench or the Powermatic accessory stand (#1792014S), and with sufficient lighting. Open shipping container and check for shipping Leave plenty of space around the machine for damage.
  • Page 11: Headstock Utility Holes

    “inverter,” converts the incoming power to the Lower position: necessary input for the 3-phase motor. If lathe is mounted to the optional Powermatic stand, It is recommended that the lathe be connected to a the bed extension may be mounted in lower 15 amp circuit with circuit breaker or time delay fuse.
  • Page 12: Extension Cords

    Use only 3-wire extension cords that have 3-prong 8.0 Adjustments grounding plugs and 3-pole receptacles that accept the tool's plug. 8.1 Headstock/tailstock movements Repair replace damaged worn cord immediately. To slide headstock or tailstock, loosen locking handle (A, Figure 8-1) until head/tailstock can slide This tool is for use on a nominal 120-V circuit, and freely.
  • Page 13: Tool Support

    8.2 Tool support a spindle blank with a router, while the spindle blank is secured between lathe centers. Numbers 1 An 8-inch toolrest is provided with your Lathe. It through 24 are inscribed on top sheave (K, Figure allows adjustment for height, position on the bed, 8-4) for reference.
  • Page 14: Face Plate: Installing/Removing

    8.7 Face plate: installing/removing To remove the spur center, first remove workpiece from Lathe. Insert knockout rod Disconnect Lathe from power source. (Figure 8-5) through hole in handwheel and firmly tap tapered end of spur center. Mount faceplate to your bowl blank. IMPORTANT: Hold the center by either placing Pull up spindle lock tab (Figure 8-7) and rotate thumb and forefinger on outside diameter of...
  • Page 15: Sheave And Belt Alignment

    Do not overtension; a very confident performing this action, take the headstock light pressure on the tension handle (M) is to an authorized Powermatic service center. adequate to prevent belt slippage. Disconnect lathe from power source. Tighten pivot lock handle (L).
  • Page 16: Operating Controls

    9.0 Operating controls 9.3 Variable frequency drive (inverter) The PM2014 Lathe uses the latest technology in A.C. inverter drives to provide infinitely variable 9.1 Power switch spindle speeds within the specified ranges. The The toggle switch atop the inverter turns on/off inverter controls the speed of the motor by varying power to the lathe.
  • Page 17: Operation

    10.0 Operation The information which follows is general in nature and not intended to be a complete course in wood turning. Much knowledge can be gained by discussions with experienced woodturners or by consulting books, trade articles, and internet forums. Above all, simple trial and error will aid in developing proficiency in the craft.
  • Page 18: Spindle Turning

    10.3 Spindle turning that you do not split the workpiece. Never use a steel face hammer and never drive the Spindle turning takes place between the centers of workpiece onto the spur center while it is the lathe. It requires a spur or drive center in the mounted in the Lathe spindle.
  • Page 19 Beads Make a parting cut for what is to be a bead to the desired depth. Place the parting tool on the tool support and move tool forward to make the full bevel of the tool come into contact with the workpiece.
  • Page 20: Face Plate And Bowl Turning

    Select stock at least 1/8" to 1/4" larger than each dimension on the finished workpiece. Always select the largest diameter face plate that can be used for the workpiece to be turned. True one surface of the workpiece for mounting against the face plate.
  • Page 21 10.4.7 Bowl Turning Techniques A chuck is not a requirement, but is handy when working on more than one piece at a time. Rather To Shape Outside of Bowl: than removing screws, you simply open the chuck and change workpieces. Odd shaped burls, crotches and other irregular shaped blanks require special preparation The most popular ones are four jaw scroll chucks...
  • Page 22 10. Finish turning the outside of bowl with 1/2" or Develop wall thickness at the rim and maintain 3/8" bowl gouge. Leave additional material at it as you work deeper into the bowl (Once the base of bowl for support while turning interior. piece is thin toward the bottom, you cannot This will be removed later.
  • Page 23: User-Maintenance

    Do NOT disassemble inverter to clean. serious injury. Frequently clean out the tapers on both headstock Maintenance on the PM2014 Lathe should be and tailstock. Commercially available taper cleaners performed at periodic intervals to ensure that the may be acquired from tool stores.
  • Page 24: Optional Accessories

    12.0 Optional Accessories Below are some of the accessory items available to enhance the functionality of your PM2014 lathe. These items are purchased separately; contact your Powermatic dealer for more information. 6294755 – 13-inch bed extension with tool post riser 6294732 –...
  • Page 25: Troubleshooting Pm2014 Lathe

    13.0 Troubleshooting PM2014 Lathe Trouble Probable Cause Remedy Motor fails to develop Power supply line overloaded. Correct overload condition. full power. Undersized wires in power supply Increase supply wire size. system. Inverter fault (display reads “Err”). Contact Powermatic Technical Service, 800-274-6846.
  • Page 26: Recommended Lathe Speeds (Per Diameter Of Workpiece)

    Non-proprietary parts, such as fasteners, can be found at local hardware stores, or may be ordered from Powermatic. Some parts are shown for reference only, and may not be available individually.
  • Page 27: Pm2014 Headstock Assembly - Exploded View

    15.1.1 PM2014 Headstock Assembly – Exploded View...
  • Page 28: Pm2014 Headstock Assembly - Parts List

    35 ....TS-0253031 ....Socket Head Button Screw ........#10-24x1/2" ....5 36 ....PM2014-136 ....Speed Label ....................1 37 ....PM2014-SLA ..... Spindle Lock Assembly (includes # 38 thru 43) ..........1 38 ..........Hex Nut ..............M12-1.75Px6t ....1 39 ....
  • Page 29 96 ....JWL1220VS-198 ..On/Off Switch ....................1 97 ....PM2014-197 ....Wire, Main Switch to Inverter (not shown) ............. 1 98 ....3520B-282 ....Bracket ......................1 99 ....PM2014- ..... O/I Label (not shown) ..................1 1100 100 ....
  • Page 30: Pm2014 Bed, Toolrest And Tailstock Assemblies - Exploded View

    15.2.1 PM2014 Bed, Toolrest and Tailstock Assemblies – Exploded View...
  • Page 31: Pm2014 Bed, Toolrest And Tailstock Assemblies - Parts List

    12 ....TS-0650081 ....Hex Nylon Lock Nut ..........3/4”-10 ......1 13 ....JWL1442-210A ..Tool Support Rod ..................1 14 ....PM2014-214 ....Live Center Kit (includes #15 thru 17) ............1 15 ..........Cap ........................ 1 16 ....
  • Page 32: Pm2014 Remote Control Box Assembly - Exploded View

    Index No. Part No. Description Size 95 ....PM2014-195 ....Remote Control Box Assembly (includes # 95-1 thru 95-24) ......1 95-1 ... 4224B-148 ....Switch Fwd. /Rev ................... 1 95-2 ... 3520C-1412 ....Digital Readout Display ................. 1 95-3 ...
  • Page 33: Stand Assembly (Optional Accessory) - Exploded View

    Description Size ....1792014S ....Stand Assembly ..................... 1 1 ....PM2014-401 ....Upper Bracket ....................2 2 ....PM2014-402 ....Leg ......................... 2 3 ....PM2014-403 ....Cross Bar ....................... 1 4 ....JWL1221VSS-103 ..Cover ......................4 5 ....
  • Page 34: Optional Bed Extension Assembly - Exploded View

    3 ....TS-0720091 ....Lock Washer ............3/8" ........ 4 4 ....TS-0680042 ....Flat Washer ............. 3/8" ........ 4 ....PM2014-ERPK ..Extension Toolrest Post Kit (item #5, 6) ............1 5 ....PM2014-305 ....Extension Toolrest Post ................. 1 6 ....
  • Page 35: Electrical Connections - Pm2014 Lathe

    16.0 Electrical connections – PM2014 Lathe...
  • Page 37: Warranty And Service

    Powermatic sells through distributors only. The specifications listed in Powermatic printed materials and on the official Powermatic website are given as general information and are not binding. Powermatic reserves the right to effect at any time, without prior notice, those alterations to parts, fittings, and accessory equipment which they may deem necessary for any reason whatsoever.
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  • Page 40 427 New Sanford Road LaVergne, Tennessee 37086 Phone: 800-274-6848 www.powermatic.com...

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