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- Page 1 U S E R G U I D E Bowlsaver Max4 Max4 User Support Video available at www.woodcut-tools.com in the Support tab.
- Page 2 ABOUT WOODCUT TOOLS W o o d c u t T o o l s w a s e s t a b l i s h e d f r o m a p a s s i o n f o r w o o d t u r n i n g .
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Page 3: Box Contents
BOX CONTENTS Base Plate and Blade Holder 8.Kit bag items Handle Clamp 3 x H e x k e y s 3 x H a n d l e C l a m p s o c k e t c a p s c r e w s Max, Large and Small Blades T a i l s t o c k S u p p o r t R o d w i n g n u t a n d f l a t w a s h e r T o o l P o s t l o c k w a s h e r a n d s c r e w... - Page 4 Handle, tightening screws with Hex keys in your kit bag. 2. Attach your Tool Post to the Bowlsaver Max4 Base Plate using the Tool Post Screw and Lock Washer, found in the kit bag. 3. Attach the Morse Taper to the Bowlsaver Max4 Base Plate.
- Page 5 LATHE SET UP 1.Mount the Max4 product onto the Tool Rest. Do not connect the Morse taper to the Tail Stock at this stage. 2. Place a Max4 Blade into the Blade Holder and fasten the Handle Clamp using the three Socket Head Cap Screws and Hex key all found in the kit bag.
- Page 6 The bowl wall thickness will depend on how dry the wood is. Recommend 10% wall thickness for wet wood to allow for drying process. Bring the Bowlsaver Max4 up to the wood and measure where it will cut. Included with your Bowlsaver Max4 are Templates designed to plan your nest of bowls.
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Page 7: Preparing To Cut
. The Bowlsaver Max4 is designed to cut in an exact semi-circle which has a radius that you can measure from the central rotation post of the Max4. - Page 8 PLANNING MORE BOWLS 1. To save a bowl from a 350mm (14") diameter bowl blank the Max4 is set just a little beyond the centre line of the lathe. The outside bowl has an initial wall thickness of 25mm (1") and will require some chisel work if the inside is to follow the outside curve.
- Page 9 Tenon, or Chuck Bite. It is important that this Spigot is made to the correct size and shape. Woodcut Tools recommends a minimum 4” or 100mm Spigot is made. Large Dovetail jaws are recommended to hold the project on the lathe, rather than standard jaws and creating a recess.
- Page 10 Some production turners also create a small negative rake on the top edge of the front of the cutter, to soften the front edge. In general Woodcut Tools recommends setting up the Max4 so the blade tip is centred with the point of the drive spur. Some production turners prefer to set the blade tip about 10mm above center.
- Page 11 HOW TO SHARPEN THE CUTTER: Sharpen the front face of the tip with the Woodcut Tools Diamond Hone or CBN, 5° to 15°. Be careful to sharpen the front of the cutter flat. Do not round the front edges as this will...
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Page 12: General Safety Guidelines
WARRANTY TERMS Woodcut Tools are guaranteed against faulty workmanship and faulty materials for twelve months from date of purchase. Fair wear and tear excluded. We will replace or repair any tool returned to the supplier or factory free of charge. Freight to and from the factory will be at the expense of the purchaser.
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