Wood Turning Duplicator

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
(Model 46-408)

PART NO. 904419 - 03-23-04

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 UNPACKING
The accessory 46-408 Wood Turning Duplicator is shipped in one container. Carefully unpack and separate all loose
items and proceed with assembly instructions. Fig. 2 illustrates the components of the duplicator. Refer to the parts
description for assembly to your particular wood lathe.

21 19 2
18
16

17 15
20
3
14 13
36
29 37 12 4
38 11
22 10
26
39 5
27 40
9
8 6
25 23 41
28
24 42
30

31 32 33 34 35 7

Fig. 2

1. Duplicator Rail 24. Stud

2. Mounting Brackets (2) 25. M4.5 x 25mm Follower Arm
3. Brackets for 12” Wood Lathes (2) 26. Stud
4. Brackets for all 14” and 16” Delta Wood Lathes Except DL-40 (2) 27. M8.4 Flat Washers (2)
5. 16mm x 41mm Washers (2) 28. M8 Hex Nut
6. M16 x 35mm Hex Socket Head Screws (2) 29. Carriage
7. M12 x 45mm Hex Socket Head Screws (2) 30. 14mm Hex Wrench
8. M12 Flat Washers (2) 31. 10mm Hex Wrench
9. Plates (2) 32. 5mm Hex Wrench
10. M8 x 40mm Hex Head Screws (2) 33. 4mm Hex Wrench
11. M8 Hex Nuts (2) 34. 13 x 14mm Wrench
12. Pattern Support Brackets (2) 35. 8 x 10mm Wrench
13. M6 Hex Nut for DL-40 Wood Lathe (2) 36. T-Bolts (4)
14. M6 x 30mm Hex Head Screw for DL-40 Wood Lathes (2) 37. 10mm Flat Washers (4)
15. M8 Hex Nuts for Top Turn and 12” Wood Lathes (2) 38. M10 Hex Nuts (4)
16. M8 x 55mm Hex Socket Set Screw for Top Turn and 12” Wood Lathes (2) 39. M6 x 10mm Hex Socket Head Screws (2)
17. Brackets (2) 40. M6.4 Flat Washers (2)
18. Belt 41. M8.4 Flat Washers (4)
19. Handles (4) 42. Bracket for 46-745 & 46-715 Beds (2)
20. Lever * M8 Wing Nut
21. 3/8” Duplicator Cutting Tool * 4mm Ball Socket Hex Wrench
22. Dust Guard
23. Spring * NOT SHOWN

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
The 46-408 Wood Turning Duplicator is designed for use with Delta 12", 14", and 16" Wood Lathes. Before assembly,
make certain the wood lathe is disconnected from the power source.

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ATTACHING MOUNTING BRACKETS
C
For Delta Models 46-860 16", 46-745 16"
& 46-715 14" Wood Lathes Only
A
1. Thread M8 Hex Nut (A) Fig. 3 on M8 X 55mm Socket Set B
screw (B). NOTE: For wood lathe model 46-715 or 46-745,
parts (A) and (B) are not used here. Screws (B) are used later.
(See ”ATTACHING DUPLICATOR TO WOOD LATHE” in this
document). Fig. 3
2. Thread the socket set screw (B) Fig. 3 with hex nut (A) into
the tapped hole in both mounting brackets (C).
NOTE: To make installation easier, adjust the screws so C C
they are equal in length, then tighten hex nuts (A) against
the bottom of mounting brackets (C).
3. Position clamping plate (D) Fig. 4 under mounting brackets
(C) and fasten with two M12 x 45mm hex F
socket head screws (E) and 16mm x 41mm flat washers (F).
Tighten screws just enough to hold assembly together.
Remove tailstock from the wood lathe.
D
4. Insert clamping plate (C) Fig. 5 of mounting bracket assem- D E
bly (D) into channel on tailstock end of lathe bed.
NOTE: Loosely tighten hardware (E). Fig. 4
5. Slide the remaining mounting bracket assembly (C) Fig. 6
onto the lathe bed at the headstock end of the wood lathe.
Move it to about one inch from the end of the lathe bed.
E C
NOTE: Loosely tighten hardware (E).

For Delta Model DL-40 16” Wood Lathes Only

1. Thread M6 Hex Nut, one of which is shown at (A) Fig. 7 on M6
x 30 hex head screw (B) and thread the hex head screw (B) into D
mounting ledge (C) at the front of the lathe bed. Similarly,
thread the remaining M6 x 30 hex head screw with locknut to
the mounting ledge on the other end of the lathe bed in the
same manner. NOTE: To make the installation easier, adjust Fig. 5
the two hex head screws (B) Fig. 7 so the tops of screws (B)
are equal to each other in length. Tighten hex nuts (A) Fig. 7
against ledge (C).
2. Attach the two mounting brackets (D) Fig. 8 to the front of E C
the lathe bed, and fasten with two
M16 x 35mm hex socket head screws (E) and two flat wash-
ers (E). NOTE: Rest the bottom of mounting brackets (D) on
top of hex head screws (B).

Fig. 6

D E
B
A
C

B
Fig. 7 Fig. 8

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For Delta 12” Wood Lathes Only
D D
1. Thread M8 hex nuts (A) Fig. 9 on M8 x
55mm hex socket set screws (B).
2. Thread set screws (B) Fig. 9 with hex
nuts (A) into the two tapped holes in the
bottom of mounting brackets (D).
NOTE: To make installation easier,
adjust the two set screws (B) so that
tops of screws are equal in length, then
tighten hex nuts (A) against bottom of
mounting brackets (D). F
A B E
3. Position clamping plates (E) Fig. 10
under mounting brackets (D). Fasten
with M8 x 55mm socket head set Fig. 9 Fig. 10
screws (F) with 16mm x 41mm flat wash-
ers (F). Loosely tighten hardware (F)
Fig. 10. Remove the tailstock from the D F
machine. D
4. Insert clamping plate (E) Fig. 11 of
mounting bracket assembly (D) into
channel (G) on tailstock end of lathe
bed. NOTE: Loosely-tighten mounting H
hardware (F). G
5. Slide the remaining mounting bracket
assembly (D) Fig. 12 at the headstock
end of the wood lathe in the same
manner. NOTE: Position the left side
of mounting bracket assembly (D) Fig.
12 so it is approximately 1" from the E
end of the lathe bed (H). NOTE:
Loosely tighten the mounting hard- Fig. 11
ware. Fig. 12

G
ATTACHING CARRIAGE TO
DUPLICATOR RAIL
A
1. Loosen and remove screw (A) Fig. 13
and belt guide (B) from the RIGHT
END of duplicator rail (C). B
2. Loosen two screws (D) Fig. 14 and E
raise wiper (E) and retainer plate (F) to F
their highest position. Tighten two C
screws (D). Repeat this procedure on
the other side of carriage (G).
3. Slide carriage (G) Fig. 15 onto duplica- D
tor guide rail (C) by inserting two
guides (H) into channels (J) and sliding Fig. 13 Fig. 14
carriage (G) into gear rack (K). Replace
belt guide and screw that were
removed in STEP 1 to the right side of G
the duplicator rail (C). C
K

H
J

Fig. 15
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4. Remove the two screws and
washers (D) Fig. 16, wiper, (E) and G
retainer plate (F) from each side of E
the carriage (G). E
5. Place one end of belt (L) Fig. 17 F
on wiper (E) and cover with
retainer plate (F) and angle brack-
et (F2). NOTE: Cut-out section of
belt (L) must be positioned with,
or slightly below, right side of
wiper (E). D
6. Line up holes in wiper (E) Fig. 18,
retainer plate (F), and angle
bracket with the two holes on the F2 F L
side of the carriage (G) and fasten
the belt (L) to the carriage with the Fig. 16 Fig. 17
two hex socket head screws and
flat washers (D) removed earlier.
7. Attach belt (L) Fig. 18 under the
lip (M) of the duplicator rail and G G
around the guide (B). Pass belt (L) E L
inside and through duplicator rail
(C) Fig. 19 and out the other end F C M
of the duplicator rail. IMPOR-
TANT: Make certain belt is not
twisted inside duplicator rail.
8. Wrap the loose end of the belt (L) D
Fig. 19 around the guide on the
left side of the rail (C) and under L
the lip (M) of the guide rail. Fasten M
the belt (L) to the side of the car-
riage (G) by repeating STEPS 5 B
and 6.
Fig. 18 Fig. 19

ATTACHING PATTERN SUPPORT

BRACKETS TO DUPLICATOR RAIL
1. Slide pattern support bracket (A) Fig. 20 into C
bottom channel of duplicator rail (B) and tight-
en two screws (C).
2. Thread a M8 x 40mm hex head screw (D) with A
M8 hex nut into face of pattern support brack-
et (A). Adjustments will be made later.
3. Attach remaining pattern support bracket to
opposite end of duplicator rail in the same B
manner. D

Fig. 20
ATTACHING PATTERN HOLDING
BRACKETS TO DUPLICATOR RAIL C
1. Slide pattern holding bracket (A) Fig. 21 into
bottom channel of duplicator rail (B) and
tighten two screws (C). Adjustments will be
made later.
2. Assemble remaining pattern holding bracket
to the opposite end of duplicator rail in the
same manner.
B
A

Fig. 21

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ATTACHING FOLLOWER ARM
TO CARRIAGE ASSEMBLY D
Insert follower arm (A) Fig. 22 into hole in arm (B) of carriage
assembly and tighten thumb screw (C). NOTE: Pin (D) of follower A
arm (A) should point toward right end of duplicator rail. B

ATTACHING DUPLICATOR TO WOOD LATHE Fig. 22

For all 14” & 16” Delta Wood Lathes Except DL-40
H
1. Slide two T-bolts (G) Fig. 23 into channel located at the rear of G
duplicator guide rail (H).
2. Place mounting pad (J) Fig. 24 between two T-bolts (G) and
slide T-bolts inward into slots of mounting pad (J) and fasten
with two M10 flat washers (K) and M10 hex nuts (L). NOTE:
Loosely tighten hardware. NOTE: Use top hole of bracket (A)
Fig. 24 for Model 46-715 14" lathe only. Use the center hole (B)
Fig. 24 for all 16" lathes.
3. Attach the remaining mounting pad to the other end of duplica-
tor pad in the same manner. Fig. 23
4. IMPORTANT: To prevent personal injury or damage to the
duplicator, use two or more people to mount the duplicator
to the mounting brackets. J
5. While carefully supporting the duplicator rail (H) Fig. 25 at both
G
ends, slide the mounting pad (J) along the duplicator rail until
the tapped hole in mounting pad (J) lines up with slot in mount-
G A
ing bracket (C). Fasten with M16 x 35mm hex socket head
screw (M) and 16mm x 41mm flat washer (N). NOTE: For 46-715 L K
or 46-745, use bracket (A) Fig. 27B with M8 x 55mm socket
head set screw without washer.
6. Tighten two hex nuts (L) Fig. 26 and two hex socket head bolts B
(E) and (M).
7. Mount duplicator assembly (H) Fig. 27A to mounting bracket (C) Fig. 24
at the other end of the lathe in the same manner. Tighten all
mounting hardware. Replace tailstock on the machine.
J
H

N B
C

Fig. 25

H
L L
M A
C
E

Fig. 26 Fig. 27A Fig. 27B

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For Delta Model DL-40 16” C B2
Wood Lathe Only C
1. Insert two T-bolts (A) Fig. 28 into
channel (B1) located on the left B1
underside of duplicator rail (C). F
A
2. Insert the two remaining T-bolts to B A
the right underside of the duplica- F D
tor rail (B2) in the same manner. A D
3. IMPORTANT: To prevent
personal injury or damage to
the duplicator, use two or more Fig. 28 Fig. 29
people to mount the duplicator
to the mounting brackets.
4. Carefully guide the duplicator rail
(C) Fig. 29, so four T-bolts (A) fit C
into four slots (D) in mounting
brackets. Fasten duplicator rail (C)
Fig. 29 to the mounting brackets
using four M10 flat washers and
M10 hex nuts (F).
5. Tighten four M10 hex nuts (F) Fig. F
30 only enough to hold the dupli- G F
cator rail in place on the mounting
brackets.
6. Slide duplicator rail (C) Fig. 31 to Fig. 30
Fig. 31
the left until edge of rail is approx-
imately 1" from right side (G) of
headstock.
7. Tighten hardware (F) Fig. 30.

For Delta 12” Wood Lathes Only

1. Slide two T-bolts (A) Fig. 32 into B A

channel (B) located at the rear of
duplicator rail.
2. Place mounting pad (D) Fig. 33
between two T-bolts (A) and slide T- E
bolts inward in slots of mounting
pad (D). Fasten with two M10 flat D E
washers and M10 hex nuts (E). A
NOTE: Loosely tighten hardware.
3. Attach remaining mounting pad (D)
Fig. 34 to the other end of duplica- Fig. 32 Fig. 33
tor rail (C) in the same manner.
4. IMPORTANT: To prevent personal C
injury or damage to the duplicator,
use two or more people mount the
duplicator to the mounting brack-
ets.

Fig. 34

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 D C F
F G
H G
E

Fig. 35 Fig. 36 Fig. 37

5. Support the duplicator at both ends while sliding mounting pad (D) Fig. 35 along the duplicator rail. Slide until the
tapped hole in mounting pad (D) lines up with the slot in mounting bracket (F), and fasten with M16 x 35mm hex
socket head screw and flat washer (G) using supplied 14mm hex wrench (H).
6. Tighten two hex nuts (one of which is shown at (E) Fig. 36, socket head bolt (G) and hex head bolt (J). Final adjust-
ments will be made later.
7. Mount the duplicator assembly (C) Fig. 37 to mounting bracket (F) on the other end of the lathe in the same man-
ner. IMPORTANT: Tighten all mounting hardware.
8. Replace tailstock.

D A F E

ATTACHING HANDLE ASSEMBLY TO CARRIAGE

1. Loosen and remove hex nut (A) Fig. 38, two flat washers (B) and
stud (C) from handle assembly (D). IMPORTANT: Remove wing
nut (E) to loosen one end of spring (F).
2. Thread stud (C) with a flat washer (B) Fig. 39 (removed in STEP 1)
to left side of carriage assembly (E).
C B
3. Loosen and remove hex nut (G) Fig. 39, and one flat washer (H)
from stud of carriage assembly (E).
4. Attach handle assembly (D) Fig. 40 on studs (C) and (K). Fasten Fig. 38
with hex nuts (A) and (G) and flat washers (B) and (H) (removed in
STEPS 1 and 3). C
5. Attach free end of tension spring (L) Fig. 41 through the hole in B
end of threaded rod (M). Carefully apply tension to spring (L) and
insert end of threaded rod (M) through hole in lip of handle
assembly (D). Fasten with flat washer and wing nut (E) (removed
from handle assembly (D) in STEP 1). Correct spring tension is
determined by the operator and can be adjusted later. E
6. Thread four handles (J) Fig. 42 into hub (K) of carriage shaft (L).
G
H
Fig. 39

J
D
B

A
H L
K
M L
C G
K D K
E

Fig. 40 Fig. 41 Fig. 42

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CHECKING AND ADJUSTING CARRIAGE ASSEMBLY
The carriage assembly was aligned at the factory. However, shipment handling may require a readjusment of the
carriage assembly. Carriage travel along the guide rail is critical to the proper alignment of the duplicator to the lathe
centers. Perform the following procedures and adjustments (if necessary) prior to the initial operation of the duplicator.

A D A

B
Fig. 43 Fig. 44

1. DISCONNECT THE MACHINE FROM THE POWER SOURCE AND TIGHTEN ALL
DUPLICATOR MOUNTING BOLTS.
2. Grasp the carriage assembly (A) Fig. 44. Check for any unwanted play (movement)
between the carriage assembly and rail. If no play is present between the carriage
assembly and rail, proceed with STEP 4.
3. If loose movement is detected in the carriage assembly (A) Fig. 44, determine which
side of the carriage assembly needs adjustment. Loosen two corresponding lock
screws (B) Fig. 44, located at the rear of carriage assembly (A), and turn corre-
sponding adjustment screw (C) clockwise. IMPORTANT: Turn the adjustment screw
(C) only slightly. Check and readjust if necessary. Remove all play between the car-
riage assembly (A) and rail.Tighten the two corresponding lock screws (B).
4. Rotate handwheel (D) Fig. 44, and move carriage assembly (A) back and forth the
entire length of the duplicator guide rail (E). Check for smooth operation of the car-
riage assembly (A). NOTE: Proper movement of the carriage assembly is the deci-
sion of the individual operator. However, a small amount of drag is normal.
5. If an adjustment is necessary, refer to STEP 3. Tighten four lock screws (B) after
adjustment is made.

ATTACHING CUTTING TOOL

Loosen set screw (A) Fig. 45, and insert cutting tool (B) into cutting tool arm (C) until the edge of cutting tool (B)
extends approximately 1" out from the cutting tool arm (C). Tighten set screw (A).

ATTACHING CHIP DEFLECTOR

The duplicator is supplied with a chip deflector assembly (A) Fig. 46 that keeps dust and wood chips from entering the
carriage assembly (B).
To attach the chip deflector assembly (A) to the cutting tool advancement arm (C), carefully slide the sleeve of the chip
deflector assembly (A) over cutting tool advancement arm (C). The pressure fit of the chip deflector sleeve will keep
the chip deflector assembly (A) in place during operation.

A B

C
A
C
B

Fig. 45 Fig. 46

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 ALIGNING DUPLICATOR TO THE LATHE

For All Delta Wood Lathes

1. DISCONNECT THE MACHINE FROM THE POWER SOURCE.
2. Install centers in headstock and tailstock.
3. Ensure that cutting tool (A) Fig. 47 is approximately 1" out from tool
holder (B).
4. Point the follower arm lever (C) Fig. 48 to the right, and tighten wing B
screw (D).
5. Pull back handle (F) Fig. 49, and push positioning lever (E) forward all
the way. Move handle (F) forward as far as possible. The tool holder A
(G) will then be in the full outward position. IMPORTANT: Do not move
cutting tool holder (G) in or out any further until duplicator is aligned
with the lathe.
6. Loosen two screws (H) Fig. 50, and slide bracket (J) to the left until it
is flush with the left edge of rail (K). Tighten two screws (H). Fig. 47
7. Turn knob (L) Fig. 50 counterclockwise to move point of screw (M) to
the left, out of the way.

C F
E

K
H M
D J
G L
Fig. 48 Fig. 49 Fig. 50

8. Move carriage (N) Fig. 51, of duplicator toward the headstock until point of cutting tool (P) is in the same plane with point
(O) of headstock center.
9. Turn knob (L) Fig. 52 clockwise until point of screw (M) is contacting rear portion of follower arm (C). IMPORTANT: If nec-
essary, turn fine-adjustment knob (R) right or left to adjust.

O L
R
C

N P M

Fig. 51 Fig. 52

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For Model 46-715 14" and 46-745 16” Wood Lathes Only
10. Loosen two socket head bolts (A) & (D) Fig. 53, move duplicator carriage (N) Fig. 53 to the left until point of cutting tool (P)
Fig. 54 is on the same plane as the point of the headstock center. Slide duplicator in or out until point of cutting tool (P) Fig. 54
is aligned vertically with point of headstock center (O). Snug-up the left socket head bolts (D) Fig. 53.
A. Move duplicator carriage (N) Fig. 53 to the right until point of cutting tool (P) Fig. 55 is on the same plane as the point
of the tailstock center (U). Slide duplicator in or out until point of cutting tool (P) is aligned vertically (up or down) with
point of tailstock center (U).
B. Lightly tighten socket head bolt (A) Fig. 53. Recheck for vertical alignment of cutting tool with the point of the head-
stock and tailstock centers. Tighten both socket head bolts (A) & (D).
C. Move carriage assembly (N) Fig. 54 to the headstock until point of cutting tool (P) Fig. 54 is on the same plane (up or
down) with headstock center (O).
D. If the point of cutting tool (P) Fig. 54 is not contacting headstock center (O), turn leveling screw (B) Fig. 53 clockwise or
counter-clockwise to raise or lower cutting tool until the edge of cutting tool (P) Fig. 54 contacts headstock center (O).
E. Move the carriage assembly (N) Fig. 53 to the tailstock until the point of cutting tool (P) Fig. 55 is on the same plane
with tailstock center (U).
F. If the point of cutting tool (P) Fig. 55 is not contacting tailstock center (U), turn leveling screw (C) Fig. 53 clockwise or
counter-clockwise to raise or lower cutting tool until the edge of cutting tool (P) Fig. 55 contacts tailstock center (U).
G. Recheck cutting tool for contact with headstock and tailstock centers. Readjust if necessary.
H. After alignment is complete, remove leveling screws (B) and (C) Fig. 53.
I. Firmly tighten mounting bolts (A) & (D) Fig. 53.

D N N N
C A

B
P O U P

Fig. 53 Fig. 54 Fig. 55

For Model DL-40 16” Wood Lathes Only

10. Loosen four socket head bolts (E) and (F) Fig. 56. Move duplicator carriage (N) Fig. 54 to the left until point of cutting tool
(P) is in the same plane with point of headstock center (O). Slide duplicator (N) Fig. 53 in or out until point of cutting tool (P) Fig.
54 is aligned vertically with point of headstock center (O). Snug-up socket head bolt (E) Fig. 56.

A. Move duplicator carriage (N) Fig. 53 to the right until point of cutting
tool (P) is in the same plane with point of tailstock center (U). Slide X
duplicator (N) Fig. 53 in or out until point of cutting tool (P) Fig. 55 is
aligned vertically with point of tailstock center (U).Snug up socket head E
bolts (F) Fig. 56. Recheck to make certain point of cutting tool is aligned
vertically (up or down) with point of the headstock and tailstock cen-
ters. Tighten four socket head bolts (E) and (F) Fig.56. A
B. Move duplicator carriage (N) Fig. 53 to the headstock until point of cut-
ting tool (P) Fig. 54 is on the same vertical plane with headstock center F
(O). B
C. If the point of cutting tool (P) Fig. 54 is above or below the headstock
center (O), loosen two bracket bolts (W) and (X) Fig. 56. Loosen locknut W Y Z
(Y) and turn leveling screw (A) Clockwise or counter-clockwise to raise
or lower the point of the cutting tool until it contacts the center point.
D. Move the duplicator carriage (N) Fig. 53 to the tailstock until the point
Fig. 56
of cutting tool (P) Fig. 55 is on the same plane with tailstock center
(U).Loosen locknut (Z) Fig. 56 and turn leveling screw (B) clockwise or counter-clockwise to raise or lower the point of
the cutting tool until it contacts the center point.
E. Recheck to make certain point of cutting tool is contacting headstock and tailstock centers. Readjust if necessary.
F. Firmly tighten two locknuts (E) Fig. 56. Tighten mounting bolts (W) & (X), Fig. 56.

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For Model 40-860 16” Wood Lathe Only
10. Move duplicator carriage (N) Fig. 60 to the left until the cutting tool is in the same plane as headstock center. Loosen two
socket head bolts (S) and (T) Fig. 60, and slide duplicator in or out until point of cutting tool (P) Fig. 61 is aligned vertically (up
or down) with point of headstock center (O). Snug-up socket head bolt (T) Fig. 60.
A. Move duplicator carriage (N) Fig. 60 to the right until point of cutting tool (P) is in the same plane with point of tailstock
center (U) Fig. 62. Slide duplicator in or out until point of cutting tool (P) is vertically on the same plane with point of tail-
stock center (U).
B. Snug-up socket head bolts (T) Fig. 60. Recheck for alignment between the point of cutting tool vertically with the head-
stock and tailstock centers and tighten two socket head bolts (S) and (T) Fig. 60.
C. Move carriage assembly (N) Fig. 60 to the headstock until the point of cutting tool (P) Fig. 61 is on the same plane (up
or down) with headstock center (O) Fig. 60.
D. If the point of cutting tool (P) Fig. 61 is above or below the headstock center (O), loosen socket head bolts (W) and (X)
Fig. 60, and loosen locknuts (V) Fig. 63. Turn leveling screw (S) Fig. 60 clockwise or counter-clockwise to raise or lower
cutting tool until the edge of cutting tool (P) Fig. 61 contacts headstock center (O).
E. Move carriage assembly (N) Fig. 62 to the tailstock until the point of cutting tool (P) is on the same plane (up or down)
with tailstock center (U).
F. If the point of cutting tool (P) Fig. 62 is not contacting tailstock center (U), turn leveling screw (T) clockwise or counter-
clockwise to raise or lower cutting tool until the edge of cutting tool (P) Fig. 62 contacts tailstock center (U).
G. Recheck for contact between the point of cutting tool and the headstock and tailstock centers. Readjust if necessary.
H. Firmly tighten locknuts (V) Fig. 63, and tighten bracket holding screws (W) and (X) Fig. 60.

X N

W O

S T N P

Fig. 60 Fig. 61

N
V

S T
U P
Fig. 62 Fig. 63

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For Delta 12” Wood Lathe Only
10. Move duplicator carriage (N) Fig. 64 to the left until the cutting tool is in the same plane as headstock center (O) Fig. 65.
Loosen two socket head bolts (A) and (B) Fig. 64. Slide duplicator in or out until point of cutting tool (P) Fig. 65, is aligned verti-
cally (up or down) with point of headstock center (O). Snug-up socket head bolt (A) Fig. 64.
A. Move duplicator carriage (N) Fig. 64 to the right until point of cutting tool (P) Fig. 66 is in the same plane with point of
tailstock center (U). Slide duplicator in or out until point of cutting tool (P) is aligned vertically (up or down) with point
of tailstock center (U).
B. Snug-up socket head bolt (B) Fig. 64. Recheck to make certain point of cutting tool is aligned vertically (up or down)
with point of cutting tool at the tailstock centers and tighten two socket head bolts (A) and (B).
C. Move carriage assembly (N) Fig. 64 to the headstock until point of cutting tool (P) is on the same vertical plane with head-
stock center (O) Fig. 65.
D. If the point of cutting tool (P) Fig. 65 is above or below the headstock center (O), loosen two bracket bolts (C) and (D)
Fig. 64.
E. If the point of cutting tool (P) Fig. 65 is below the headstock center (O), loosen locknut on mounting bracket, one of which
is shown at (E) Fig. 67, and turn leveling screw clockwise until the edge of cutting tool (P) Fig. 65 contacts headstock cen-
ter (O). If the point of cutting tool (P) Fig. 65 is above the headstock center (O), turn leveling screw (F) Fig. 67 counter-
clockwise until the edge of cutting tool (P) Fig. 65 contacts headstock center (O). Snug-up locknut (E) Fig. 67.
F. Move the carriage assembly (N) Fig. 66 to the tailstock until the point of
cutting tool (P) Fig. 66 is on the same plane with tailstock center (U).
N C
G. If the point of cutting tool (P) Fig. 66 is below tailstock center (U), loosen
locknut (E) Fig. 67 on mounting bracket (G) at the tailstock end of the D
lathe and turn leveling screw (F) until the edge of cutting tool (P) Fig. 66
contacts tailstock center (U). If point of cutting tool is above tailstock
center (U), turn leveling screw (F) Fig. 67 counterclockwise until the
edge of cutting tool (P) Fig. 66 contacts tailstock center (U). Snug-up
locknut (E) Fig. 67 on mounting bracket (G) at tailstock end of the lathe.
H. Recheck to make certain point of cutting tool is contacting headstock
and tailstock centers. Readjust if necessary. A
I. Firmly tighten two locknuts, one of which is shown at (E) Fig. 67. Tighten B
mounting bolts (A), (B), (C), and (D) Fig. 64.
Fig. 64

G
N
O

F
N P
U P
Fig. 65 Fig. 66 Fig. 67

OPERATING CONTROLS AND ADJUSTMENTS

ADJUSTING TOOL ADVANCEMENT ARM B

The tool advancement arm (F) Fig. 68 automatically regulates the depth of cut A
of the cutting tool (A). C

1. To increase the depth of cut, pull back on handle (B) Fig. 68 and push
engagement lever (C) forward. Each stop on the engagement lever (C) will
increase the depth of cut by 1/8” increments to one full inch. IMPORTANT:
Always pull back on handle (B) before advancing tool engagement lever
(C).

Fig. 68

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3. Fine adjustments to the tool advancement arm can be made by rotating adjustment knob (D) Fig. 69, right or left as
needed.
4. The tool advancement arm can be locked in any position for straight wood turning by rotating thumb screw (E) Fig. 70
clockwise. This locking device will keep the tool advancement arm from moving in or out during a straight cut.

E A

Fig. 69 Fig. 70 Fig. 71

ADJUSTING SPRING TENSION

Turning wing nut (A) Fig. 71 clockwise increases spring tension on tool engagement handle (B). Turning wing nut (A) counter-
clockwise decreases spring tension on the handle (B). NOTE: Proper spring tension is determined by the operator.

ADJUSTING CHIP DEFLECTOR

To position the chip deflector (A) Fig. 72 anywhere along the tool advancement arm:

1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER SOURCE.

2. CAREFULLY push in or pull out on the pressure ring (B) Fig. 72 as needed and adjust the chip deflector. The chip deflec-
tor (A) keeps dust and woodchips from entering the carriage (C) and duplicator guide rail (D).

ADJUSTING CUTTING TOOL

1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER SOURCE.
2. Remove chip deflector from tool advancement arm (if necessary).
3. Loosen set screw (A) Fig. 73, and adjust cutting tool (B) as needed. When adjusted properly, the cutting tool (B) should
extend approximately 1" out from the cutting tool advancement arm (C).
4. Tighten set screw (A) Fig. 73 after tool adjustment or tool replacement.
5. Replace chip deflector on tool advancement arm.

ADJUSTING HOLDING BRACKETS

Two holding brackets that hold original turnings or templates for duplication are supplied with the duplicator. To adjust the hold-
ing brackets:
1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER SOURCE.
2. The holding brackets, one of which is shown at (A) Fig. 74 can be moved to any area along the duplicator guide rail,
depending on the size of the original turning or template. To adjust the holding bracket, loosen two hex head cap screws
(B) and slide bracket (A) to the desired position along the rail, then tighten two hex screws (B).

A B C B A
C
D
D
A B

F
E
Fig. 72 Fig. 73 Fig. 74

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 C
C
J D B
E E A C
H
F

D A
G E
F
D A

Fig. 75 Fig. 76 Fig. 77

3. To duplicate from a turning (D) Fig. 75, turn threaded pin (C) until the pointed end of pin (C) is inserted into the
end of the turning. Turn threaded pin (C) enough to hold turning firmly in position. Loosen screw (E) and slide safe-
ty bracket (F) against end of turning.Tighten screw (E). Adjust the remaining holding bracket to the other end of
the turning in the same manner. NOTE: The two safety brackets (F) Fig. 75 keep the follower arm pin (G) from
sliding off the edge of pattern (D) during operation.
4. To use a template as a pattern, place the template (H) Fig. 76 on top of the pattern holding brackets (A) and fas-
ten with four M65 x 16mm hex socket head screws (J) (not supplied). Refer to section “DUPLICATING FROM A
TEMPLATE”.

ADJUSTING TURNING SUPPORT BRACKETS

Two turning support brackets (A) Fig. 77 are supplied and are designed to prevent any inward deflection of the turn-
ing (B) during the duplicating operation.
1. Loosen four set screws (C) Fig. 77 and move support brackets (A) to the areas where they will give the greatest
support along the turning (B). Tighten set screws (C).
2. Loosen two locknuts (E) Fig. 77 and rotate support screws (D) until they contact turning (B). Turning (B) will then
be protected against any inward deflection during the duplicating operation. Tighten two locknuts (E) after adjust-
ments are made.
ADJUSTING FOLLOWER ARM
The follower arm (A) Fig. 78 rides against either a turning or a template
and controls the depth of the cutting tool.
1. To adjust the follower arm (A) up or down, loosen wing screw (D), move E
the arm up or down to the desired position, and tighten screw (D). The
bottom portion of the follower arm (A) Fig. 78 is an eccentric and this
portion of the arm should always ride against the turning or template.
2. When setting up the duplicator for operation, point the lever (E) Fig. D
76 to the right. After the first test cut, check the diameter of the work-
piece. To adjust the diameter of the test cut, loosen wing screw (D)
and rotate lever (E) slightly clockwise to decrease or forward to A
increase the workpiece diameter.
3. After a turning has been completed using the duplicator, adjust the
cutting tool slightly closer to the workpiece for one additional final cut Fig. 78
by loosening wing screw (D) Fig. 78, and rotating lever (E) slightly
clockwise.

MAINTENANCE

B
After a period of approximately 100 hours of operation, use a light
greaseless lubricant in the channels (A) Fig. 79 of the duplicator guide
rails to keep the carriage assembly (B) operating to its full capabilities.
At the same time, treat the tool advancement arm (C) with a light coat-
ing of greaseless lubricant to prevent friction.

C
A
Fig. 79
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 OPERATIONS

B
DUPLICATING A TURNING A C
Move the left pattern holding bracket (A) Fig. 80 to
the left edge of the duplicator guide rail, and place
the turning (B) against the threaded center pin (C).
Move the right pattern holding bracket against the
turning on the right side of the duplicator.

Thread the center pins of the pattern holding E D

brackets (A) Fig. 80 into the ends of the turning (B) to
prevent the turning from moving as the follower arm
moves across the contours of the turning. Lock the Fig. 80
pattern holding brackets (A) in the desired position
on the duplicator guide rail. Slide the safety brackets
(D) against both ends of the turning (B) Fig. 80, and
tighten lock screws (E). IMPORTANT: These safety
brackets (D) will prevent the follower arm from
accidentally moving off the turning and damaging
the tool bit or causing personal injury.
F
Slide the two support brackets (F) Fig. 81 to the H
G
areas adjacent to the turning (B) where support is
needed to prevent deflection as the follower arm (G) J
moves across the turning (B). Loosen two locknuts
(H) and move the two support screws (J) outward B
until the screws contact the surface of the turning (B)
(Fig. 81), and firmly tighten locknuts (H).
Mount the workpiece between the lathe centers and Fig. 81
lock tailstock in position on the lathe bed. Adjust the
tool advancement arm (K) Fig. 82, so the follower
arm (G) is against the largest diameter of the turning
(B) Fig. 82. Pull spring handle (L) back and move the
tool advancement arm (K) back one notch (1/8"). M
L
With the tool bit (M) clear of the workpiece, apply
power to the lathe. Move the duplicator carriage (N)
to the right two or three inches and engage tool K
advancement arm (K) to make the initial cut to round
off the workpiece. NOTE: When a flat surface is
needed at the ends of the final cut, move the
carriage (N) left and rough cut up to the flat, and
then to the right to continue the rough cut. This G
action will keep the wood from splintering. B N
Fig. 82
Once the workpiece has a round surface, place a
steady rest (P) Fig. 83 on the work to avoid vibration.
Continue advancing the cut in 1/8" increments, using
the spring handle (L), tool engagement levers, and
fine adjustment knob (R) to follow the contours of L N P
the turning. IMPORTANT: Always pull back on
handle (L) before advancing tool engagement lever
(S). S
When turning a workpiece of varying diameters, start
the follower arm (G) Fig. 83 on the largest diameter
and work down to the smaller diameter.
Perform final operation by moving carriage (N) Fig.
83 and sanding workpiece. R
G

Fig. 83
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DUPLICATING FROM A TEMPLATE
Determine the center line of the turning on the template (A) Fig. 84. A minimum of 3" from the center line to the back
edge of the templet (A) will give maximum support to the template (A) when installed on the duplicator (B).

When attaching the template (A) Fig. 84 to the duplicator (B), the back edge of the template should rest on the ledge
of the channel (C) and the two support brackets (not shown) should be positioned under the template (A) for addition-
al support.

The center line of the template (A) Fig. 85, which is determined by the diameter of the finished piece, should be set
directly over the center pins of the pattern support brackets (D) and fastened in position with four screws supplied.
NOTE: After a test cut, minor adjustments can easily be made to the placement of the template (A) on the pattern hold-
ing brackets (D).

B C

A A
D D
Fig. 84 Fig. 85

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