Delta 46-715 instruction manual VEE Grooves, Long Cuts, Cove Cuts

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VEE GROOVES

Cutting the vee groove demands much the same technique as the bead, except that the skew is hinged straight into the work without rotation (Fig. 51). Only one-half of the vee is made at a time, and one, two, or more cuts may be needed on each side to obtain the desired shape. As in all cutting with the skew, use the bevel next to the cut as a fulcrum. Be careful not to allow the full edge of the chisel to catch and cause a run. Vee grooves can also be made with the toe of the skew, in the same manner as squaring an end.

LONG CUTS

Long cuts are usually either convex or straight-tapered surfaces. With a convex surface, the method used in making the finishing cut is shown in Fig. 52. Turn the gouge on the tool rest so that it will be inclined in the direction that it will move. The bevel is at approximately a 45 degree angle to the work, and the center point of the cutting edge is the contact point with the wood. As the cut progresses toward and around the end of the curve, the handle is gradually raised and swiveled to the right (Fig. 53) in order to maintain the angle between the grind and workpiece.

Figs. 54 and 55 show the cutting of a long taper with a skew. The operation differs from smoothing a cylinder only at the start of the cut. The starting cut should be made with the heel (Fig. 54) to prevent the tool from digging into the work. As the tool moves down the work, the chisel can be pulled back to allow the center point of the cutting edge to cut. However, the full taper can be made with the heel. Be careful not to cut too deeply at the center of the taper. The direction of cutting is always downhill.

COVE CUTS

Second to forming a perfect bead, the cove or concave cut is the most difficult to master. This cut is made with the gouge, where the size of the tool depends on the size of the cut. Push the gouge directly into the work to remove the surplus stock (Fig.56).

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Contents Variable Speed Wood Lathe Table of Contents Important Safety InstructionsSafety Guidelines Definitions California PropositionGeneral Safety Rules Important Safety InstructionsAdditional Safety Rules for Wood Lathes Grounding Instructions Assembly Carton ContentsFunctional Description Assembling the Stand Attaching the Lathe BED to the StandAdjusting Clamps on the Headstock and Tailstock Headstock Spur CenterTailstock Live Center Tool RestAdjusting Clamp on Tool Rest Attaching ON/OFF Switch to ToolLocking Switch in the OFF Position OperationActivating the Spindle Changing Speed RangesAligning the Headstock Center to the Tailstock Center GlossaryCentering the Work HOW to Turn SpindlesMounting the Work Roughing a Cylinder Tool Rest PositionPosition of Hands Smoothing a Cylinder Using the Parting ToolSquaring AN END Cutting a Shoulder Cutting Small BeadsLong Cuts VEE GroovesCove Cuts Square Sections Faceplate TurningMounting the Workpiece to the Faceplate INBOARD/OUTBOARD TurningTroubleshooting Maintenance Replacing Drive BeltPARTS, Service or Warranty Assistance ServiceAccessories Warranty Two Year Limited New Product WarrantyPage Canadian PORTER-CABLE Delta Service Centers Arizona Georgia Michigan Oregon
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