Nova DVR 3000 Manual_22 November 2002 - Teknatool

Tailstock! Warning!Never loosen the tailstock quill ortailstock while the work piece isturning.To move the tailstock along the bed, loosenthe Tailstock Clamp Handle, slide thetailstock to the desired position, and tightenthe clamp handle.To move the tailstock quill in or out, loosenthe Quill Lock and turn the Handwheel.Lock the quill in place with the Quill Lock.The tailstock quill accepts centers andaccessories with no. 2 Morse taper (#2 MT).To install a taper use a quick, firm action byhand. Do not pound the taper in.To remove a taper, insert the operating barthrough the tailstock quill hole. Whileholding the taper so it doesn’t fall, tap it out.The tailstock quill is hollow, allowing you tobore holes through turnings if a hollowcenter is used.Operate Cam Lock Lever to releaseand lock tailstock. Can be operatedforward or back, whichever isconvenient.Learning TurningThe art and technique of turning is a subject beyond the scope of this instruction manual. It isrecommended that you receive hands-on instruction on lathe turning and/or refer to books andvideos on the subject. For reference, some woodturning books are:The Lathe BookBy Ernie ConoverWoodturning A Foundation Courseby Keith RowleyCreative Woodturningby Dale NishTurning Wood With Richard Raffanby Richard RaffanThe Fundamentals of Woodturningby Mike Darlow22 101-0505-002