Spindle Index; Headstock - Teknatool NOVA 3000 Instruction Manual

Spindle Index

The spindle index pin locks the
headstock spindle. It is selectable in
15 degree increments (24 divisions).
There is sight hole to read index
numbers (0 through 23).
1. Stop the lathe.
2. Pull the index knob and turn it left
until the pin drops into the hole. To
lock the spindle it must engage into
a hole in the headstock pulley.
!
Warning!
Make sure the index pin is
out before operating the lathe.
The pin should drop into the
indentation in the headstock to
prevent it from engaging while
the spindle is turning.

Headstock

The headstock houses the motor pulley, headstock pulley, bearings, and the spindle. The headstock
spindle accepts centers and accessories with no. 2 Morse taper (#2 MT), plus threaded faceplates and
chucks.
Country
United States, Canada, UK
Europe
Australia, New Zealand, South Africa
Mounting a faceplate or chuck
1. Use the spindle Index Pin to lock
the headstock spindle.
2. Screw the faceplate or chuck onto
the spindle threads. A spindle
washer in-between may be used to
make removal easier.
!
Warning!
The faceplate or chuck body
must contact the shoulder on
the spindle bearing.
3. Pull and turn the Index Pin and
place it in the "safe" indentation in
the headstock.
18
Pin
Index Knob
Sight Hole
Divisions Index Number
2 0,12
3 0,8,16 (every 8
4 0,6,12,18 (every 6
6 0,4,8,12,16,20 (every 4
8 0,3,6,9,12,15,18,21 (every 3
12 0,2,4,6,8...22 (every 2
24 every hole
Spindle Thread Size
Index Pin
!
Faceplate or chuck body
must contact shoulder on
the spindle bearing.
Index pin shown
in safe (operation)
position
Headstock
Spindle
Degrees
180
) 120
th
) 90
th
) 60
th
) 45
rd
) 30
nd
15
Threads
1-1/4 x 8 TPI RH
M33 x 3.5 RH
M30 x 3.5 RH
Headstock
Spindle
Faceplate
92-0106-017