Instructions - Easy Wood Tools
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1. 4 Finally screw this assembly onto the lathe spindle until tight then tighten the set screws on the Spindle Adapter and chuck hub with the Jaw Key Do not over tighten these screws or spindle threads will be damaged NOTE Additional Spindle Adapter sizes are anticipated Please see www easywoodtools com for availability Chucking with Easy Dovetail Jaws The Easy Chuck comes stock with 1 3 8 Easy Dovetail Jaws The stock jaws and most Easy Jaw sets are made with a 10 degree 10 dovetail gripping feature Easy Dovetail jaws can chuck your work by both gripping onto tenons and expanding into recesses Details are as follows Chucking onto Tenons This refers to the closing of the jaws onto a workpiece tenon Cut your tenon no longer than the height of the jaw so you always shoulder out on the top of the jaws and not the jaw base It is safest to not exceed 2000 RPM for this operation It is important to shoulder the workpiece to the top of the dovetail jaw not the jaw base DO NOT Shoulder out here a Ten to 10 Angle One Jaw removed for clarity Tenon Safety It is important to use the right jaws for your project See page 12 for the chart to select the tenon diameter for the jaw set you are using See the Tenon diameter and cut your tenon to no smaller than the size listed and no more than 1 4 larger than the size listed The jaws shown here INCORRECTLY cont2. Easy Woodturning EASY CHUCK OWNER S MANUAL 2013 MADE IN AMERICA PATENT PENDING EASY CHUCK Just like every product we have ever made your Easy Chuck is 100 designed and manufactured in America by Easy Wood Tools The Easy Chuck will allow you to spend more time turning and less time adjusting and messing around with jaw changes What makes your Easy Chuck Please read this manual carefully and become thoroughly familiar with the operation of the chuck before use the best chuck on the planet The easiest Chuck you ll ever use us f ho Snap Lock Technology Easy Jaws Snap Lock snap securely in place yet release instantly with the provided tool Founder Easy Wood Tools Inventor of the Easy Chuck Technology Zoom Ring Fingertip control for quick and easy jaw adjustment Top Jaws Not Numbered It makes no difference which top jaw goes in which slot TABLE OF CONTENTS Strong Jaw Design Easy Jaws are held in place by Box Contents Page 4 the chuck body not small screws that are susceptible to e shearing Major Components Page 5 Safety Corners Rounded outer corners of Easy Jaws Safety Page 6 reduce chance of injury Using Your Easy Chuck Pages 7 11 Hub Set Screws Provided for locking chuck to lathe Easy Jaw Sets Pages 12 13 spindle for sanding in reverse x Asize f j huck Changing Out Easy Jaw Sets Pages 14 15 Easy Jaw Sets A size for every project so you can chuc
3. e ea e N N a The Easy Chuck carries a 2 year warranty from time of purchase covering defective parts and labor This warranty does not cover costs or damage arising from the mishandling or misuse of this product Please keep you receipt of purchase for any warranty claims Please contact Easy Wood Tools at support easywoodtools com or by calling toll free 1 866 963 0294 with questions regarding the proper use maintenance or repair of your Easy Chuck Oo m For more information on this product scan this QR Code with your smart phone EASY WOOD TOOLS Easy Woodturning
4. not the jaw base A good rule of thumb is to leave 3 4 or more material past the outside of the recess so you don t suffer a breakout of the recess when expansion pressure is applied Also cut the foot shape at a flatter angle beyond the recess for maximum strength Cut your recess to more closely match the top half of this illustration for strength and safety Recess Safety One Jaw removed for clarity DO NOT Shoulder out here It is also important to shoulder the workpiece to the top of the dovetail jaw not the jaw base 11 Easy Jaws al Easy Jaws Sold Separately not shown to scale Stock Easy Jaws CJ125 jaws come on your Easy Chuck CJ150 2 3 8 Easy Dovetail Jaws Projects Up to 12 bowls and platters Grips 2 3 8 Tenon Expands 3 Recess Cji25 1 3 8 Easy Dovetail Jaws Projects Up to 6 bowls and platters Grips 1 3 8 Tenon Expands 2 Recess Jaw Length 7 16 Jaw Length 7 16 a P CJ210 1 2 Easy Reach Dovetail Jaws A i Projects Small projects and 3 bowls platters up to 5 a Easy Jaw Sets Sold Separately AY Grips 1 2 Tenon Straight i w Expands 1 1 4 Recess When you are ready to hold onto a different part of your project Ne jaw Levoth 14 you will need to change to a different size or different shape jaw g CJ210 set Having a selection of Easy Jaws at hand so you can swap out jaws Pm and be back to turning in less than
5. your project safely Zoom Ring Page 16 Quality ISO 9001 2008 Certified manufacturing assures Master Jaw Remove Install Pages 17 18 you the highest possible quality Chuck Parts Page 19 Warranty and Contact Info Page 20 2013 Easy Wood Tools SY woop Toms Eas y Woodtur ing Please be sure the following contents are included in your Easy Chuck box If there are any missing components please contact us toll free 866 963 0294 e One 4 Easy Chuck with 1 3 8 Dovetail Jaws e One Chuck Key 5 16 Hex T Handle e One Jaw Key 1 8 Hex Ball Driver e One 1 Spindle Washer e Two Spare Hub Set Screws e Two Spare Master Jaw Springs Under normal usage we do not anticipate the need to replace a Master Jaw Spring but if you ever do damage a spring you will need to replace it Having spare parts is peace of mind for you Easy Chuck s Major Parts EASY JAW S CJ125 CHUCK BODY _4 C1005 eis ig PINION C1013 a JAW STOP PIN C1018 SCROLL RING C1012 MASTER JAW C1001 1004 KEEPER C1009 ZOOM RING ZOOM RING SPACER C1015 N p C1017 SNAP RING C1016 HUB SET SCREW C1008 General Woodturning Safety 1 PLEASE READ AND UNDERSTAND YOUR LATHE S INSTRUCTION MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING Always wear eye protection also using a face shield is best Never wear gloves neckties jewelry or loose clothing Never
6. a minute makes a lot of sense Easy Wood Tools has anticipated many types of projects and has designed jaws that fit your needs Item Bowl or Grips Expands Platter Size Tenons Recess on up to 12 bowls 23 8 Lee 7 16 up to 5 small projects 1 2 straight Cj225 1 3 8 Easy Reach Dovetail Jaws Projects Up to 6 bowls and platters Grips 1 3 8 Tenon Expands 2 Recess Jaw Length 1 4 CJ350 3 2 Easy Reach Dovetail Jaws Projects Up to 24 bowls and platters Grips 3 1 2 Tenon Expands 4 4 Recess Jaw Length 1 CJ450 up to 20 bowls 2 1 2 3 3 1 2 CjJ450 3 Easy Stepped Dovetail Jaws Projects Up to 20 bowls and platters Grips 2 2 3 3 1 2 Tenon Expands 4 Recess Jaw Length 1 CJ450 As with the Easy Chuck all Easy Jaw Sets and other accessories are 100 designed and manufactured in America by Easy Wood Tools Check for more jaw sizes and shapes through your local retailer or at our website www easywoodtools com al Changing Out Easy Jaw Sets When you are ready to grip a different part of your project you will need to change to a different size or different shape jaw set Quick Change Jaws With Snap Lock Technology Snap Lock Additional Easy Jaw sets are available for most any turning project see Pages 12 13 No wrenches or screws are needed just the included Jaw Key Technology To change t
7. act the tenon only on the jaw corners Select the appropriate size of Easy Jaws to ensure full jaw contact for maximum safety In this illustration either a smaller tenon should be turned or a larger jaw set should be selected in order for the jaws to make full contact with the tenon diameter This refers to the closing of the jaws onto a workpiece tenon Cut your tenon no longer than the height of the jaw so you always shoulder out on the top of the jaws and not the jaw base Q Chucking into a Recess Another way to hold your project is to cut an angled recess in the bot tom of your project and open the dovetail jaws into the recess This works great but is not as strong as a tenon and some additional safety guidelines must be followed It is safest to not exceed 1250 RPM for this operation Cut your Reces to a 10 Angle One Jaw removed for clarity Care must be taken to cut the recess correctly You must cut the recess at a ten degree angle 10 to match the ten degree angle 10 of the dovetail jaws It is important to use the right jaws for your project See page 12 for the chart to select the recess diameter for the jaw set you are using See the Recess diameter and cut your recess to no smaller than the size listed and no more than 1 4 larger than the size listed Cut your recess in the bottom of your project no deeper than the height of the jaws so you shoulder out on the top of the jaws and
8. engages The number on each Master 3 Repeat for jaws 3 and 4 until all jaws are engaged A 4 Continue closing now and observe that all jaws are moving inward at the same time 5 Confirm all Master Jaws are installed properly by running jaws in until they are nearly touching at the center Look for an equal gap at the intersection points If not equal reinstall all Master Jaws Rotate the Zoom Ring as you insert the Master Jaw Tap Jaw Stop into place with a hammer Jy 6 Now install the Jaw Stop Pin in Jaw Slot 4 by tapping into place from the top until tooth notch in 4 jaw just passes over no higher than 3 32 1 You are now ready to install the Easy Jaws best suited for your project Note that Top Jaws are not numbered because they can go in any jaw slot a Complete Disassembly Assembly For instructions on the complete disassembly assembly of the Easy Chuck please visit the Easy Wood Tools website at www easywoodtools com or call us toll free at 1 866 963 0294 The following table shows the part numbers names and quantity for each Easy Chuck assembly C1001 C1002 C1003 C1004 C1005 J125 C1007 C1008 C1009 C1010 C1011 C1012 Soroll Ring O C1013 Pinion oo L 2 cid Pinion Pin 2 cus Zoom Ring ooo oo d cus SmapRing O C1017 Zoom Ring Spacer i i cus JawStopPin O C1019 Snap RingShim oo ooo o o Chuck Key 5 16 T Handle Hex E C1021 Jaw Key 1 8 Hex Ball Driver Tao e e
9. ey anl Mounting your Easy Chuck on the Lathe The Easy Chuck directly fits lathes with a 1 8 TPI or 1 1 4 8 TPI spindle depending on model purchased Other spindle diameters may be utilized with the use of an available Easy Spindle Adapter Do not use the Easy Chuck on lathe spindles smaller 3 4 diameter 1 Make sure spindle threads and Chuck Body threads are free of dust and debris 2 Slip the supplied Spindle Washer onto your lathe spindle to prevent binding 3 Screw Easy Chuck onto lathe spindle until tight 4 Then tighten Hub Set Screws against lathe spindle using supplied Jaw Key Do not to over tighten these screws or spindle threads will be damaged has a hex ball end which allows the tool to be used at up to a 15 angle Never turn wood with your lathe running in reverse Even with the hub set screws the Easy Chuck can only be used in reverse for sanding not turning Using an Easy Spindle Adapter The Easy Chuck is available with body threads to directly fit lathes witha 1 8 TPI OR 1 1 4 8 TPI When needed select the appropriate Easy Spindle Adapter to adapt your chuck to other spindle sizes sold separately To use Easy Spindle Adapter 1 Slip on the provided Spindle Washer onto your lathe spindle to prevent binding 2 Slip the 1 Spindle Adapter Washer onto the threaded post of your Spindle Adapter 3 Screw into the threads of the Easy Chuck
10. jaws a long distance such as when going from a large diameter to small diameter instead of rotating the Chuck Key dozens of times simply rotate the Zoom Ring by hand in the direction you need to open or close This will position the jaws to another diameter The Zoom Ring is only used for jaw positioning NOT for final clamping aiwavs use Chuck Key for final tightening Before the chuck is mounted on the lathe make sure that all the threads are clean and free of debris This will ensure the chuck will run true and balanced Your new Easy Chuck is engineered and manufactured to very close tolerances and may initially be stiff to operate With use movement will become easier To maintain periodically remove the Easy Jaws and Master Jaws and spray a dry lube we recommend TDL brand onto the jaw slide area and scroll and work through the full range of movement Wood dust build up can make the jaws difficult to move If it becomes difficult to rotate the Zoom Ring by hand you will likely need to remove the Master Jaws to clean out the dust and sap build up Q Clean out the Keeper and the teeth n Master Jaw REMOVAL Sequence 1 Remove the Jaw Stop Pin from Jaw Slot 4 The hole for the stop pin is drilled all the way through the outer wall of the Chuck Body To access this hole simply turn the body over and locate the hole in the Zoom Ring Using a 1 8 punch line up the holes in the Zoom Ring Zoom Ring Space
11. o a different jaw set 1 RELEASE JAW Insert the provided Jaw Key into the angled jaw hole until it bottoms out The insertion angle is about 15 degrees relative to the chuck face There will be a slight resistance as you disengage the Keeper mechanism When you remove the tool the jaw will pop out about 4 2 SLIDE OUT EXISTING JAW Slide the jaw out and use compressed air and a small paint brush to clean wood dust from the chuck slot and snap lock components Be sure to also clean the jaw you are about to install Clean here Q WARNING Grab each 3 SNAP IN NEXT JAW Now you re clear to slide in your next jaw until you hear the snap The snap lets you know you have locked the jaw into place correctly Always try to pull the jaw back out to confirm the Keeper has fully engaged WARNING If you do not hear the snap or the jaw pops back up when you pull on it this means you have debris keeping the snap lock from engaging Clean components more thoroughly and retry 4 REPEAT Now you re ready to change the other 3 jaws by repeating steps 1 3 for each jaw jaw by hand and attempt to slide it out of the chuck forcefully to ensure all the Keepers have definitely engaged DO NOT USE THE CHUCK IF ANY JAW IS NOT FULLY LOCKED INTO PLACE Snap Lock Technology yN S amp Ig Woop TOOL CEN a a When you need to move your
12. operate the lathe without guards in place Never run the lathe without a workpiece in the chuck Never mount a workpiece with split or a large loose knot Tighten all locks at the lathe before operating 0O nN Of OF A WB N Rotate the workpiece by hand before applying power to ensure proper clearance 9 Use the slowest lathe RPM when starting a new workpiece and do not exceed permitted speed 10 Disconnect machine from power source before making repairs adjustments or removing mounting your Easy Chuck 11 Never operate machinery while impaired under the influence of drugs alcohol or medication 12 Remove the tool rest before sanding or polishing your workpiece Q Easy Chuck Safety The Easy Chuck is manufactured from the highest quality materials to ensure a safe and durable working life To operate your Easy Chuck in the safest manner confirm the following with each use The Easy Chuck is tightly threaded onto lathe spindle e Both Hub Set Screws are tightened against your lathe spindle Always contact us directly at 866 963 0294 The Easy Jaws are securely locked for any concerns or m a issues you have with e The Jaw Stop Pin is securely installed the use or safety of in Jaw Slot 4 of the Chuck Body your Easy Chuck We are always glad to e You have selected the proper size type help you of Easy Jaws for your project e The maximum RPM for the Easy Chuck is 2 000 RPM Qwnore The Jaw K
13. r and Chuck Body rotate Zoom Ring with the punch and feel when aligned Then tap out the stop pin Tap out Jaw from the bottom end Stop Pin from bottom with a 1 8 punch and small hammer 2 Then to remove the Master Jaws simply rotate the Zoom Ring in the Open direction until all the Master Jaws drop out of their respective slots 3 Use a piece of wood match stick size insert in the bottom of the scroll and rotate the scroll by turning the Zoom Ring This will scrape out build up of wood dust 4 Use compressed air to clean out all other areas including the Top Jaw and the Keeper in each Master Jaw 5 Reinstall Master Jaws as follows in next section Clean Scroll Ring Grooves with small piece of wood CER at the bottom of the Master Jaw n Master Jaw INSTALLATION Sequence Orient the 1 Master Jaw and insert into the jaw slot 1 as show See circles in picture for jaw and slot locations 1 Lightly push the Master Jaw inward as you rotate the Zoom Ring in the Close direction STOP when the Scroll Ring tooth just engages the first tooth Jaw corresponds to the of the Master Jaw To determine if number in each jaw slot the Master Jaw has engaged try to ofthe Chuck Body pull the jaw out If it pulls out rotate Zoom Ring back a bit and retry 2 Push Master Jaw 2 in slot 2 against the Scroll Ring and again turn close the Zoom Ring until the first tooth of this jaw
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