Machine Use; Attaching The Bed Extension; Lathe Tools - Delta LA200 Instruction Manual

ATTACHING THE BED EXTENSION

Disconnect the machine from the power source!
The total bed length of the lathe (center to center) can be increased to 37" by purchasing and installing an accessory bed
extension. To attach the bed extension to the lathe:
1. Align the two holes in the end of the lathe bed (A) Fig. 30 with the two holes (B) in the end of bed extension. Fasten the
extension to the lathe bed with two M10 x 40 x 1-1/2" hex head screws, lockwashers, and flat washers (C) using the
supplied wrench (D).
2. IMPORTANT: Before tightening the screws, use a straight edge (E) Fig. 33 to level the lathe bed (A) with the bed
extension (B).
Fig. 30
B
C

MACHINE USE

The following directions will give the inexperienced operator a beginning point for common lathe operations. Practice on
scrap material before attempting serious work.

LATHE TOOLS

Standard wood turning tools come in several different
configurations (Fig. A1). The majority of turnings will
require the gouge tool (A) Fig. A1. Use this round-nosed
hollow chisel for roughing cuts, cove cuts, and other
operations. The skew chisel (B) is a double-ground flat
chisel, with an angled end. Use this tool for smoothing
cylinders, for cutting shoulders, beads, vee-grooves, etc.
The parting tool (C) is a double-ground chisel, used for
cutting-off, or for making straight incisions or sizing cuts to
any required diameter. Use the round-nose scraper (D) for
mostly hollowing work, and the square-end scraper for the
outside of bowls.
A
D
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Fig. 31
A
B
E C B
A
Fig. A1
E
D
A