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Nova
Mercury
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Woodlathe
Part No. 100-0109-002
Updated 14 October 2003

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  • Page 1: Nova Mercury Woodlathe Specifications

    Nova Mercury Woodlathe Part No. 100-0109-002 Updated 14 October 2003...

  • Page 2: Outboard Turning

    Speed Range The Nova Mercury lathe has a 3 step variable electronic speed range, one of the very best available for mini lathe work. Low range: slower speeds from around 200rpm up to 1750 rpm for larger spindle and bowl work. Medium range: up to 3670rpm for smaller items (eg pen work).
  • Page 3 Welcome Thank you for choosing our Nova Mercury Mini Lathe and welcome to the Teknatool Product family. Your choice shows you want the best for your woodturning and recognise the superior and unique benefits the Nova Mercury offers. We strive to achieve the best value for your purchase - providing quality where it counts, innovative features and a wide variety of accessories (some unique to Teknatool).
  • Page 4 Robert Sorby Phone: (+44) 114 225 0700 This is the list of Countries/Resellers that currently stock Fax: (+44) 114 225 0710 and sell the Nova Mercury Woodlathe. In addition, sales@robert-sorby.co.uk Email: Teknatool sells a more limited range into many other www.robert-sorby.co.uk...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Teknatool Five Year Limited Warranty .................. 27 © Copyright 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 by Teknatool International; All Rights Reserved. Nova Mercury is a trademark of Teknatool International Ltd. The information and specifications contained herein are subject to change. Teknatool is not responsible for errors or omissions herein or for incidental damages in connection with the furnishing or use of this information.

  • Page 6: General Safety Rules

    GENERAL SAFETY RULES Warning! Failure to follow these rules may result in serious personal injury. FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, READ THE KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order. MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING THE TOOL. USE RIGHT TOOL. Do not use a tool or Learn the machine’s application and limitations attachment to do a job for which it was not plus the specific hazards peculiar to it.
  • Page 7 Important Note: For Schools and Industrial applications the Nova Mercury Lathe will require the use of a NO VOLT RELEASE. For these applications the lathe may also fall under additional regulations.
  • Page 9 Nova Mercury Woodlathe Specifications Toolrest: Weight: 59lbs (24.58Kgs) Packaged. Length: 6" (150mm) Overall dimensions: Shaft Diameter: 5/8" (15mm) Length: 20.5" approx. (525mm) Motor: Includes projection of outboard spindle. 1/2 HP (Average Output) DC Height: 11.5" approx. (285mm) (Permanent Magnet Type) Variable Speed Drive.

  • Page 10: Setting Up Your Workshop

    Lathe Stand Recommendations A sturdy and rigid stand is desirable so that the Nova Mercury Woodlathe can deliver optimum performance. The larger the size of your turnings, the greater the importance of the lathe stand design.

  • Page 11: Assembling The Nova Mercury

    Caution: Extreme care must be taken when handling the spindle threads. These are sharp and should not be used to lift the lathe or to stop or manually rotate the spindle. Nova Mercury Components after Unpacking (The Bench fastening kit is not illustrated) Insert the toolrest into the toolslide and fasten up with the toolrest lock arm.

  • Page 12: Installing Handle

    Installing Handle Assembling the Tailstock Handle Screw the handle into the locking stud clockwise until it is tight. Adding an Extension Bed Each cast iron extension bed adds 300 mm (12 in.) to the lathe's capacity to turn between centers. Clean the joining ends of both bed sections with a petroleum-based solvent.

  • Page 13: Mounting The Lathe To A Support Surface

    To bolt the lathe to the bench Teknatool have available as accessories M10x20 Hex bolts-for bolting down to a thin sheetmetal bench or M10x70 Hex bolts or bolting down on a heavy wooden bench up to 2"...

  • Page 14: Using The Nova Mercury

    Connecting the Mercury to Power Source The electric motor, switch, cord and controllers are supplied with the Mercury lathe. The plug must be plugged into a matching outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with local electrical codes. The power cord should be 3-wire, having a grounding conductor and a grounding pin.

  • Page 15: The Nova Mercury Dc Variable Speed Motor

    This is a Y type appliance where all electrical workings and attachments are NOT to be altered, replaced or worked on. Any work in this area is to be done by TEKNATOOL International Only. Please contact Teknatool International should any damage to the electrical workings occur.

  • Page 16: Changing Belt Positions

    Changing Speeds When starting set the knob to about ¼ of the speed range and slowly bring the speed to the desired revolutions. Starting the motor at the lowest possible setting may cause it to fail due to loading. However the lowest setting can be achieved by reducing the revolutions once the motor is in motion.

  • Page 17: Headstock

    Headstock The headstock houses the motor pulley, headstock pulley, bearings, a belt and the spindle. The headstock spindle accepts centers and accessories with no. 2 Morse taper (#2 MT), plus threaded faceplates and chucks. The thread size is 1" 8 TPI RH and 1"8 TPI LH. Mounting a faceplate or chuck 1.

  • Page 18: Toolrest

    Toolrest 1. To move the toolslide along the bed, loosen the Camshaft Handle, move the slide to the desired position, and tighten the handle. 2. To adjust the toolrest, loosen the Toolrest Lock Arm, position the toolrest, and tighten the Lock Arm. 3.

  • Page 19: Tailstock

    Tailstock Warning! Never loosen the tailstock quill or tailstock while the work piece is turning. 1. To move the tailstock along the bed, loosen the Tailstock Lock Arm, slide the tailstock to the desired position, and tighten the Lock Arm. 2.

  • Page 20: Improving The Performance Of Your Lathe

    Improving the Performance of your Lathe To get the best performance out of your lathe it is good woodturning practice to keep all chisels and tools sharp. This can be achieved by regularly grinding the cutting edges on a grinder with the aid of a sharpening guide.

  • Page 21: Maintaining The Nova Mercury

    Maintaining the Nova Mercury General Maintenance Interval Maintenance After each use Clean the work area and lathe. Vacuum scraps and dust from the inside the headstock, between the lathe bed rails, and under the toolslide and tailstock. Monthly Wax exposed cast iron parts with a good quality paste wax or silicone spray, especially the bed rails.

  • Page 22: Maintenance Of The Motor

    Cleaning the Toolslide If the toolslide becomes hard to move and adjust, cleaning and lubricating are required. To make the toolslide slide more freely along the bed, make sure the bed rails are clean. Apply some paste wax to the rails. If the toolslide is hard to move towards or away from you, remove the toolslide from the lathe bed.

  • Page 23: Troubleshooting Guide

    Troubleshooting Guide Problem Possible Cause and Solution Excessive vibration. Out of balance, or large work piece. Reduce lathe speed to the lowest speed possible and turn the work piece to a true circle. Work piece is not held in the center. Check work piece mounting and correct.
  • Page 24 The machined flat surfaces are not flush. File the area with a smooth bed sections join. flat file until the tailstock moves freely. For other technical issues contact your local service centre or e-mail us at service@teknatool.com. In the USA contact Woodcraft technical at tech@woodcraft.com phone 1800-535-4486...

  • Page 25: Nova Mercury Woodlathe Exploded View

    Nova Mercury Woodlathe Exploded View See parts list on page 25 8 25...

  • Page 26: Nova Mercury Woodlathe Parts List

    Nova Mercury Woodlathe Parts List ITEM QTY PART DESCRIPTION SUPPLIED ITEM QTY PART NO. DESCRIPTION SUPPLIED 37000 Headstock 37070 PCB Control Board 500W 115V 37091 PCB Control Board 500W 230V 37003 Spindle 1"8 TPI RH 37075 Control box cover IC55...

  • Page 27: Accessories

    Without the Morse taper, the drill tip is centred more accurately with less tendency to wander. For further details about Teknatool's lathe accessories please contact your local retailer for more information, or contact us directly. Visit our website at www.teknatool.com.

  • Page 28: Teknatool Five Year Limited Warranty

    Teknatool Five Year Limited Warranty This Teknatool product is backed by a FIVE YEAR warranty from the date of purchase. Teknatool International Ltd will repair or replace, at its expense and option, this Teknatool product which in normal use has proven to be defective in workmanship or material, provided that the customer returns the product prepaid to an authorized Teknatool service center with proof of purchase of the product within TWO YEARS and provides Teknatool with reasonable opportunity to verify the alleged defect by inspection.
  • Page 29 Steps to registering your Warranty by Mail: 1. Fill out the information on page 30, duplicate your serial number here for your future reference: Serial Number:________________________ 2. Cut along the dotted line as indicated by the scissors icon. 3. Take the cut out, and fold along dotted line as shown. 4.
  • Page 30 Nova Mercury Woodlathe Manual Publication Code: 100-0109-002 © Teknatool International 2000-2003...

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