NOVA 13055 Use and Care Manual
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1. Teknatool International 2011 All Rights Reserved Teknatool USA Inc CE Register your warranty online www teknatool com 105 0911 002 28 CE NOVA Titan Chuck 105 0911 002 Publication 105 0911 002 jenuey uoon Su NOVA Titan Chuck Features Thank you for purchasing Teknatool Nova Titan 5inch Chuck We are confident that it will help in both enhancing as well as advancing your woodturning The Teknatool Nova Titan 5inch Chuck is a very versatile unit designed to offer a wide range of work holding modes The Nova Titan 5inch Chuck has a powerful grip while being quick and easy to use It combines the best features of our Nova series chucks and similar woodturning chucks wide jaw movement quick two way grip with the advantages of superior gripping power and a convenient one handed operation The Nova Titan also has some special safety features a travel stop on the jaws and a contracting scroll jaw action to centre under power with no work mounted This means that there is very little chance of the jaws flying out of the chuck a common hazard with many chucks The Nova Titan utilizing the two screw position can take the existing NOVA accessory jaws In addition it accepts all of the thread inserts developed for the NOVA chucks This provides maximum interchange ability of jaws inserts and woodworm screws between all three chucks The Titan using the wide variety of accessory jaws can be used to expand in2. 2 23 64 inches to 80mm 3 9 64inches and grip of all four jaws 105 091 1 002 14 into wood MAKE SURE YOU HAVE AN ADEQUATE GRIP BEFORE OPERATION by vigorously wrenching the limb mounted on chuck If any loosening occurs DO NOT PROCEED with operation Repeat tightening procedure and re test grip SPIGOT SIZE PowerGrip jaws will grip a round spigot between 80mm 3 15inches to 100mm 4 inches approx Square timber between 60mm 2 23 64inches to 80mm 3 9 64inches square approx Note EUROPE UK Maximum size is 6mm 1 4 less Jaw slides only With the add on jaws removed the jaw slides will grip either round or square timber down to 8mm 5 16inch Length limits same for spigot work Small work not greater than this diameter can be turned at a speed NOT EXCEEDING 1800 RPM Larger work held in the jaw slides should not exceed 700 RPM FORMING SPIGOT When selecting wood make sure it is sound without splits or weakness especially around the area where the spigot Is to be formed REMEMBER WITH FREE END TURNING THIS IS THE ONLY AREA GRIP IF ANY WEAKNESS IS FOUND DO NOT PROCEED Mount wood between centres and turn the spigot area Make the spigot as parallel as possible to maximise the efficiency of the clamping action Only approximate sizing of the spigot is necessary as the jaws will accommodate a wide range of spigot diameters within the spigot limits stated above FREE END TURNING Turning where the work is not supported by
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4. Africa The Hardware Centre Phone 27 011 791 0844 Fax 27 011 791 0850 Website www hardwarecentre co za Email info hardwarecentre co za 105 091 1 002 Table of Contents GENERAL SAFETY RULES 1 2 0 0 eecccceccceceeeeeceeeeeseeeeesaeeeeseeeeesaaeees 5 ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES cna e diesen dete alee 7 Titan Chuck SO CCH CANONS sss oxseex sce ar ox sevens EROE 8 1 8TPI DIRECT THREADED MODEL cccceceeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeees 8 M33 DIRECT THREADED MODEL ccsccctessicecescedeecescateeestesdececgedaereies 8 Mounting the Titan Chuck on a Lathe cccceccecseeeeeseeeeeeeeeesaeeeesaaes 9 FITTING CHUCK TO LATHE cccccceeccceseeeeceteeeeeeseeeeeeseeeeeessaaeeees 9 USOE I IEAM ONUC eaae EE E EEE 10 Mounting Add On Jaws cccccccceceeceeceeeeeeeeeseeeeessaeeesseeeesseeeesaeees 10 EXPANDING DOVETAIL OPERAT ION ssaannenennnnnnnnnnennnnenennenrnnnne 12 FOMIN CIC CCS S viweaneuduacixcevncs drevsusudusuiessseuvousssxevexsssxsvexcusvovencesucvonsudas 13 SPIGOT OPERATION cccccceeccccceeeceeeeeeceeseeeeeeseeeeeseeeeeesseeeeees 14 OV ee asc sess se seine E eee 15 FORMING SP Gs cst cee pecsescosccahecesacot cconeeetacesran ieee aes aT Ana 15 FREE END TURNING eresreroreierrsererne reier eter rri Eri eE I irri 15 Mamntamning the Ttan O MUCK ocssssessscssvacesocntonsvesnsoosvaceseodsoanvasssossunorsenetes 16 General Maintenance cccceccceececeececeececeeeeceeeeseueeceeeeseeeeseeeesees 1
5. Nova Titan almost all of the time but want to be able to do those odd spindle jobs without removing the chuck from the lathe INSERT SPANNER Code 23014 i Spanner to remove inserts off Ria lg lathe spindle or from chuck Sy eee Sy body SS ao 105 091 1 002 25 Pin Jaw Set Code JSPIN These special 25mm extended jaws are designed to act like a pin chuck expanding into a pre bored hole This is a useful technique for free form edge bowls The real advantage though is you dont have to bore an exact size as with pin jaws The longer jaws allow for a very powerful spigot grip for smaller work like lace bobbins etc It also has a small dovetail to mount small bowls Step Jaw Set SS e Code JS75N E Designed primarily to grip footed bowls in the contracting mode Provides for optimum grip of three different size foot diameters Also dovetail mode 35mm Spigot Jaws Code JS SP35 45mm Spigot Jaws Code JS SP45 These two jaws provide a very powerful contracting spigot grip with the Titan Chuck For long unsupported spigot turning applications 105 0911 002 24 GENERAL SAFETY RULES J Warning Failure to follow these rules may result in serious personal injury 1 FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY READ THE MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING THE TOOL Learn the machine s application limitations and the specific hazards particular to it 2 ALWAYS USE A FULL FACE SHIELD Strongly recommended Must comply w
6. be checked to see whether there is enough jaw contact Check the angle of the dovetail recess made is the same angle as the jaws Make sure the bottom of the recess is flat and square to face See dovetail operation Page 10 Check that the bowl is not incorrectly riding on the flat shoulder of jaws behind the dovetail 105 0911 002 19 Troubleshooting Guide Problem Possible Cause and Solution 1 Chuck jams when partially threaded onto spindle 2 Chuck body appears not to be true 3 Add on jaws do not run true 4 Jaw Slides closed to centre and No 1 slide stays in centre when jaws are expanded again 5 Chuck very stiff to operate or jammed 6 Jaw Slides when Wound to centre do not meet 7 When chuck is being removed from spindle the body unwinds from insert Check chuck body threads are free from damage Check spindle has engaged with chuck body thread correctly See Fitting to Chuck Page 7 Make sure the grub screw has not been SCREWED IN Check insert is properly home in chuck body Check that the insert is correctly screwed onto lathe spindle Insert must back against accurate face register or bearing on lathe spindle See Page 7 Check jaws are mounted correctly on jaw slides For method see Page 9 For accuracy parameters see Page 2 When the jaws are expanded beyond a 50mm circle they will appear to be running out but in fact are maintaining concentricity Always evaluate runout from turned wood
7. clamped in jaws Jaw Slide s have over travelled from scroll It will be necessary to tap back No 1 jaw slide until it has re engaged See page 8 for insertion of jaw slide Wood dust and shavings can clog the chuck in use The chuck should be cleaned Follow instruction Page 7 Slides have not engaged sequentially in clockwise order with scroll 1 2 3 4 Jaw Slides could have been inserted out of order Check insertion procedure Page 8 Either lock insert in body using grub screw and fibre washer provided or use spanner on the insert to wind chuck off lathe 105 0911 002 18 3 Wind the mounted jaws into the centre of the chuck until they all butt against the other Now finally tighten screws starting with centre screws and then outside screws Nip screws up firmly but DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN 4 Check there is no light between jaw slides and add on jaw segments or that one or more segments is not higher or lower than the rest If this is the case repeat procedure above OPERATING MODES SCREW CHUCK This is a convenient mounting method The PowerGrip Woodworm screw is purpose designed for screw chucking It is a cylindrical screw which maintains Its full holding power along the whole length unlike normal tapered screws The thin thread form is specially designed to cause minimum damage to wood fibres They grip better than screws with thicker threads because there is a larger volume of undamaged wood retained within the sc
8. footed bowls Made for a larger range of work than either the 50mm or Step jaws 25mm Jaw Set Code JS25N Designed for small bowl expanding dovetail mode and small spigot contracting mode free end turning work below the size that can be handled by the standard 50mm jaws 105 091 1 002 23 Titan Accessories OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES The Nova Titan 5inch Chuck is one of the most versatile chucking systems It is fully compatible with the Nova and SuperNova Chucks and shares the same extensive accessory range Optional accessories include over 16 different jaw sets and other items to enable you to explore all areas of turning with your Nova Titan 5in Chuck COLE JAW SET Code JSCOLE A versatile set designed primarily for re chucking of bowls to remove chuck marks or re shape the bottoms of the bowls that have already been turned Most other jaws etc can be mounted on top of the Cole Jaws for a combination jaw facility POWERGRIP JAWS Code PJSN These jaws have tremendous holding power Best used in conjunction with the Nova Titan 5inch as the extra gripping power of the chuck enhances the PowerGrip s action This jaw is included with the standard Nova Titan model Able to hold large work up to 750mm 29 in diameter but has the added advantage over the 130mm jaws of being able to hold long Spigots up to 19 long Also has a dovetail facility with up to 120mm 5 recess 105 0911 002 22 AD
9. grounding prong 10 DISCONNECT TOOLS Ensure the plug is removed from the wall socket before servicing and when changing accessories such as blades bits cutters and fuses etc 11 AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING Make sure switch is in the Off position before plugging in power cord into the wall socket 12 NEVER LEAVE MACHINE RUNNING UNATTENDED Do not 105 091 1 002 5 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 20 leave machine unless it is turned off and has come to a complete stop KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE Ensure guards are in working order USE CORRECT TOOLS Do not use a tool or attachment to do a job for which it was not designed DON T FORCE THE TOOL It will do the job better and be safer at the rate force for which it was designed MAINTAIN TOOLS IN TOP CONDITION Keep tools sharp and clean for the best and safest performance Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories NEVER STAND ON THE TOOL Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is accidentally contacted REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES Form a habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from tool before turning it on DON T OVERREACH Keep proper footing and balance at all times DIRECTION OF FEED Feed work into the blade or cutter against the direction of rotation ATTENTION TO WORK Concentrate on your work If you become tired or frustrated leave
10. spindle thread and spigot dimensions even within the same thread size The internal thread size is kept to standard tolerances CHECK THE FOLLOWING Although the Chuck may screw on part way it may not contact properly with spindle spigot a spacer may be necessary This would be the responsibility of the chuck user Make sure the chuck is screwed to lathe thread properly a good check is to see whether it screws home on the spindle same as any another lathe fixture such as a faceplate POOR FIT OF CHUCK TO LATHE SPINDLE CREATES A SERIOUS HAZARD WHERE CHUCK COULD DISLODGE FROM LATHE DO NOT ATTEMPT TO USE CHUCK UNLESS THE CHUCK IS CORRECTLY FITTED TO LATHE SPINDLE 105 091 1 002 9 Using the Titan Chuck Mounting Add On Jaws MOUNTING ADD ON JAWS FIGURE 5 Your standard Nova Titan 5in chuck is provided with PowerGrip add on jaws They need to be located and screwed on to the jaw slides of the chuck The same procedure outlined below must be followed for all adjacent Jaws In line with fo accessory jaws as well IT IS IMPORTANT TO LOCATE JAWS PROPERLY IN THE JAW SLIDES FOR THE CHUCK TO FUNCTION ACCURATELY Follow the method set out below 1 You will notice that the back of the jaws have a stepped location ring This location ring is designed to fit into the grooved section of the jaw slide for precision location Ensure that the slide and collet back are clean and free from any burrs or damage that might affec
11. the tailstock Check for adequate contact and grip of all four jaws into the wood when using this operation MAKE SURE YOU HAVE AN ADEQUATE GRIP BEFORE OPERATION by vigorously wrenching the work piece mounted in the chuck If any loosening occurs DO NOT PROCEED with this operation Repeat tightening procedure and retest grip 105 091 1 002 15
12. 6 STO OAV TVO Eee E E EN E EEN 16 MSCrUON Of AW SOOS sevaviteverersteveverstevavexstersvarvdavovareteenevitevnevetevers 17 TroUbleSHOOTING GUICE cceeccccecccceeeeeceeeecseeeeseeeeessaueessaeeesaeeesaaeess 18 NOVA Titan Chuck Exploded VieW ccccccccseeeceeeeseeeeeeeeesaeeesaeeeeas 20 NOVA Ttan ONUCk Fans LIS se ctecshnc shee ohsertanstasstecahenstenctarseastenseeectansct 21 Titan ACCESSOMICS ccccccceccceecccececseeceueceececseeceueceueeneeeseeeseusenseeseeesegs 22 Teknatool Warrannty cccccccecccscccseeseeeceececeeeceueceueeseeeseeseueenseesseesees 26 OVERSEAS CUSTOMERS Our Teknatool Distributors and agents will issue their own warranty to cover this product Terms may vary from those stated above please check with your dealer ccccceeceeee 26 Copyright 2001 2010 by Teknatool International All Rights Reserved Nova DVR is a trademark of Teknatool International Ltd The information and specifications contained herein are subject to change Teknatool is not responsible for errors or omissions herein or for incidental damages in connection with the furnishing or use of this information 105 0911 002 4 SPUR CENTRE Code NCSC This is a rugged 4 pronged spur drive with a 19mm square shank which fits snugly into the Nova SuperNova jaws Creep of the spur is prevented as the shank is slotted to allow the chuck jaws to close over it This spur is the answer for turners who use their
13. DITIONAL SAFETY RULES AN Warning Failure to follow these rules may result in serious personal injury 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 SEEK INSTRUCTION If you are not thoroughly familiar with the operation of wood lathes obtain advice from your supervisor instructor or other qualified person Instruction from a qualified person is strongly recommended MAKE SURE WOOD is securely clamped in the chuck before turning it on EXAMINE WORK PIECE and glue joints before turning to make sure it has no defects that would cause it to break when turning CHECK SET UP with power Off Examine the set up carefully and rotate the work piece by hand to check clearance before turning on power ADJUST TOOL REST close to the work piece Before turning revolve the stock by hand to make sure it clears the rest At intervals stop the lathe and readjust the tool rest DO NOT MAKE ADJUSTMENTS when the lathe or work piece is turning Make all adjustments with power Off TIGHTEN ALL CLAMP HANDLES on the headstock tailstock and tool rest before operating lathe USE LOWEST SPEED when turning a new or unbalanced work piece USE CORRECT SPEED for turning the wood blank as wood speed will vary depending on diameter KEEP TOOL ON TOOL REST Tools should remain on the tool rest whenever the tool is engaged in contact with the work piece DO NOT ROTATE CHUCK under power without wood being gripped and securely tightened in the chuck USE CORRECT LATH
14. E TOOLS Do not use spindle turning chisels for faceplate mounted work and vice versa Spindle turning tools used for faceplate turning may grab the work piece and pull the chisel from your control DO NOT POUND WORK PIECE into headstock drive spur center while attached to the lathe when turning between centers Pound the drive center into the work piece with a soft mallet before installing it between centers in the lathe DO NOT USE TAILSTOCK to drive work piece into the drive spur center when turning between centers Secure work between centers with light pressure from the tailstock quill action FASTEN STOCK SECURELY BETWEEN CENTERS Make sure the tailstock is locked before turning on the power NEVER LOOSEN TAILSTOCK spindle or tailstock while work piece is turning 105 091 1 002 7 Titan Chuck Specifications NOVA Titan Chuck Parts List There are two models of the Nova Titan 5inch Chuck designed to meet No Quantity Description Part Number various woodturning requirements ee ee ee ee ee a 1 8TPI DIRECT THREADED MODEL SKU 13055 Dedicated threaded chuck 1 4 8 TPI This cannot accept the ee Da Standard NOVA Chuck Insert Adaptors This has a special PowerGrip A h cup point add on jaw set for heavy duty spigot turning and heavy bowl work Piniongear 13036 These jaws extend the tremendous gripping power and range of the eS Chuck body 13000 Nova Titan 5inch Chuck Standard Model with PowerGrip Jaws Accessory Ki
15. e wood moving forward and out to form the recess to the required diameter and depth Mount bowl blank on screw as described in previous section It may be convenient to first mark out with a pencil a circle on the bowl blank To mark out the recess diameter with pencil hold pencil point to desired radius Supported on the tool rest Then revolve blank by hand thus creating a pencilled circle However as specified above any recess diameter can be made between 96mm 3 8 120mm 4 7 so exact sizing of the recess is unnecessary This edge is kept against wood Dovetail Chisel Bottom dished out oe Dovetail Chisel 15 angled to suit dovetail Before scraping out the recess slightly hollow out the centre of the bowl blank with a bowl gouge or round nose scraper The purpose is 105 0911 002 13 to relieve the centre so that when the recess is scraped out only half the chisel edge needs to be used We recommend this to reduce tearing of the wood by scraping action and to make the recess a little more finished to give a better effect to the overall bowl Extra embellishments can also be made to the recess to enhance the bowl After the recess is finished and the outside of the bowl is turned to shape wind bowl back off screw Bowl blank is now ready to be reversed into the jaws Expand the jaws into the recess When the jaws are expanded out into the recess screw the wood blank gently back and forth to
16. ease all around the gear area Remember to replace jaw travel stop screw Stop on JAW Travel Stop screw is located at the end of the number 2 slideway and number 4 The screw prevents jaw slides being unwound from the chuck Do not exert pressure against the screw with pinion action If screw is removed for disassembly it must be replaced before use Refer exploded view diagram on page 5 of the manual and to drawing accompanying insertion of jaw slides below 105 091 1 002 16 PowerGrip jaws Any recess can be turned between 96mm 3 8 and 120mm 4 7 diameter EJROPE UK Maximum recess size is 8mm 0 30 Choose the diameter that suits your bowl design However the optimum turning recess diameter on the outside is 99mm 3 57 64 As the recess diameter is increased above 99mm less jaw contact is made This needs to be kept in mind when considering the recess depth and size of wood blank being mounted Increase the recess depth to maximum if a recess diameter in excess of 99mm is used The dovetail angle is 15 degrees Forming a Recess The jaw dovetail has been designed for use with a standard skew scraper This chisel will make a recess to the angle required FOR SAFETY REASONS WE STRONGLY ADVISE AGAINST USING ANY OTHER TOOL A profile of this chisel is shown below It is best to work with a tool which is already ground to the correct angle All that is necessary then is to keep the leading edge of the chisel flat on th
17. g mechanism maintenance free over a long period of time However the chuck needs to be inspected periodically for build up of wood dust in the jaw slide area on the front side Wood dust build up can make the jaws difficult to move To clean out the wood dust build up the following method can be used Remove Jaw Slides First removing stop screw as explained in previous section then using a piece of wood matchstick size insert in the bottom of scroll and rotate scroll ring This will scrape out the accumulated wood dust To disassemble chuck Over a long period of usage there could be some accumulation of very fine dust in the gearing area behind which may require dismantling of chuck for a full clean Following are steps Refer to exploded chuck diagram Page 5 Using expanding pliers remove the circlip securing the backing plate This should give enough access to clean the gears without further dismantling of the chuck If you want to dismantle further follow these instructions Remove the two M6 fastening screws Next hold the chuck with the jaw slide surface facing up Wiggle the pinions with the help of 8mm Hexagon Wrench till the two dowel pins have fallen down Next remove the pinions Remove the second circlip securing the scroll ring The scroll ring can be removed now After you have cleaned the chuck assemble the chuck back in the same order Re insert the jaw slides Remember after you have re assembled the gears apply any general gr
18. it for awhile and rest SECURE WORK Use clamps or a vice to hold work when practical Its safer than using your hand and frees both hands to operate tool CHECK DAMAGED PARTS Before further use of the tool any part that is damaged should be carefully checked to ensure that it will operate properly and perform its intended function Check for alignment of moving parts binding of moving parts mounting and any other conditions that may affect its operation Any damaged part should be properly repaired or replaced DRUGS ALCOHOL OR MEDICATION Do not operate machine while under the influence of drugs alcohol or any medication DUST WARNING The dust generated by certain woods and wood products can be harmful to your health Always use an approved dust mask and operate machinery in well ventilated areas In addition provide a means for proper dust removal Use wood dust collection systems whenever possible 105 091 1 002 6 130mm JUMBO JAWS Code JS130N The big brother to the 100mm jaws Designed to handle large work up to 750mm 29 in diameter An ideal companion jaw to the Nova Titan 5 inch as the extra power of the Nova 5 inch matches the big capacity of these jaws No need to consider larger chucks for those special jobs the Jumbo Jaws will perform just as well Has a dovetail recess facility up to 149mm 5 86 100mm Jaw Set Code JS100N Have an expanding dovetail grip strong reverse dovetail grip for
19. ith ANSI STANDARD Z87 1 USA Everyday eye glasses usually are only impact resistant and safety glasses only protect eyes A full face shield will protect the eyes and face Also use face or dust mask if cutting operation is dusty 3 WEAR PROPER APPAREL Do not wear loose clothing gloves neckties rings bracelets or other jewelry which may get caught in moving parts Non slip footwear is recommended Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair 4 USE EAR PROTECTORS Use ear plugs or muffs for any period of operation Use muffs rated to 103 DBA LEQ 8 hour 5 DON T USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT Don t use power tools in damp or wet locations or expose them to rain Keep work area well lighted The DVR Wood Lathe is intended for indoor use only Failure to do so may void the warranty 6 KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents Build up of sawdust is a fire hazard 7 KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY The Nova DVR is not recommended for children or the infirm Such personnel and onlookers should be kept at a safe distance from the work area 8 MAKE WORKSHOP CHILDPROOF Utilize locks master switches or by removing starter lockout keys 9 GROUND ALL TOOLS If the tool is equipped with a three prong plug it should be plugged into a three hole electrical receptacle If an adapter is used to accommodate a two prong receptacle the adapter plug must be attached to a known ground NEVER remove the third or
20. make sure it is seated properly on the bottom face of the jaws WARNING MAKE SURE THE JAWS ARE SEATED PROPERLY IN THE RECESS AND THAT THE BOWL IS NOT INCORRECTLY RIDING ON THE FLAT SHOULDER SECTION OF THE JAWS BEHIND THE DOVETAIL THIS COULD LEAD TO THE BOWL DISLODGING FROM CHUCK LOOSEN JAWS AND REMOUNT CORRECTLY Now give a few gentle raps with the end of a chisel handle or wooden mallet around centre of bowl Use pinion handle to give an extra nip up Refer to chuck operation Page 4 Refer again to safety before operation SPIGOT OPERATION This is where the jaws contract around a wooden spigot for grip This function is mainly for box goblet and vase turning that is end grain items with a fair degree of overhang This situation is one of the most difficult to provide secure holding no matter what fixing method is used EXTREME CAUTION WITH THIS OPERATION MUST BE EXERCISED DO NOT EXCEED 700 RPM FOR THIS OPERATION If used properly the Nova Titan Chuck however provides a very powerful and secure grip in this mode Instructions below apply to the Power grip jaws but the general spigot technique is the same for other jaw types However maximum turning speed and recess size varies with different jaw types Consult accessory jaw manual or instruction sheets With the power grip jaws a maximum size wood blank of 200mm 8 inches diameter NOT spigot size by 310mm 12 inches length can be turned Square timber of same length and between 60mm
21. ntact CAPACITY DO NOT USE THE SCREW FOR VERY LARGE WOOD BLANKS Its use is intended for small bowl and screw chucking work The maximum capacity which should be mounted on the screw 250mm 10 inches diameter x 100mm 4 inches DO NOT EXCEED 600 RPM FOR THIS OPERATION Use tailstock support PREPARATION The 10 5mm thread requires a drilled hole about 8mm 5 16 in diameter The screw has considerable holding power and it is sometimes difficult to unscrew so wax or oil the thread before mounting the wood CARE The threads are fine and can be damaged by mishandling DON T hammer into wood DO screw into a pre drilled hole Any nicks on the threads can be removed by carefully filing EXPANDING DOVETAIL OPERATION Expansion of the jaws into a recess This function is for bowl and olatter turning where the projection depth of the wood blank is not too great i e up to 150mm 6 inches Characteristically these items have a parallel wood grain IT MUST NOT BE USED FOR ANY LONG WORK OVER 150MM AS THERE WOULD BE GREAT DANGER OF WOOD TEARING OUT AND DISLODGING FROM CHUCK Instructions below apply to the Powergrip jaws but the general technique is the same with other accessory jaws However the maximum size of wood blank that can be mounted the maximum turning speed and recess size varies with the different accessory jaws Consult specific instructions included for each jaw set This strong holding method using the power grip jaws bowl
22. proof of purchase of the product within TWO YEARS and provides Teknatool with reasonable opportunity to verify the alleged defect by inspection Teknatool will not be responsible for any asserted defect which has resulted from normal wear misuse abuse or repair or alteration made by anyone other than an authorized service facility or representative Under no circumstances will Teknatool International Ltd be liable for incidental special indirect and consequential damages or expenses including loss of profits or loss of operations This warranty is Teknatool International Ltd sole warranty There are no other warranties whether written or verbal whether expressed or implied by law trade custom or otherwise whether of merchantability fitness for purpose or otherwise except for remedies available to customers under the Consumer Guarantees Act or other legislation OVERSEAS CUSTOMERS Our Teknatool Distributors and agents will issue their own warranty to cover this product Terms may vary from those stated above please check with your dealer Note Did you know you can register your warranty with Teknatool online Visit our website on www teknatool com to register your warranty faster today 105 091 1 002 26 Contact Teknatool New Zealand Teknatool International Ltd Phone 64 9 477 5600 Fax 64 9 477 5601 Email service teknatool com Website www teknatool com Carbatec New Zealand Phone 0800 444 329 Email
23. rew The woodworm screw is made complete with the boss section in one piece The woodworm screw is designed to be used with the powergrip jaws remaining in place on the chuck This facility is very convenient for remounting work directly onto the jaws after the screw is removed To convert to this operation place the boss section into the centre of the chuck making sure flat shanks are aligned to the jaw slides and close jaws around it BEFORE FINAL TIGHTENING MAKE SURE THAT THE FRONT OF THE BOSS SECTION OF THE SCREW IS SEATED BEHIND AND AGAINST THE POWERGRIP JAWS This will prevent any tendency for the boss section to creep forward when the screw is being used The front face of the PowerGrip Jaws has been machined to provide an accurate backing surface This is quite an advantage providing a much tighter fit and better tolerance for irregular face stock This feature is also quite an advantage when using the screw to mount a bowl for first stage bowl turning forming the outside of the bowl straight onto the jaws the screw is first removed after the recess has been formed 105 091 1 002 11 SCREW DEPTH The screw provides 19mm 3 4 inch of thread beyond the PowerGrip jaws With all wood blocks over 150mm 6 inches in diameter the full thread depth of 19mm should be used Irregular rough tree blanks e g small sections of tree limbs not exceeding the above sizes can be held quite firmly BUT caution must be exercised Check for adequate co
24. s up to 400mm 16 inches in diameter can be turned DO NOT EXCEED 7OORPM WITH THIS OPERATION OUT OF BALANCE STOCK MUST BE TURNED AT THE SLOWEST SPEED POSSIBLE 105 0911 002 12 Caution Do not close jaw slides to a diameter less than 8mm 5 16 for work holding Do not close jaw slides to fully closed position because jaw slides could over travel on scroll and become disengaged Insertion of jaw slides Jaw slides are numbered 1 4 numbering on end of slide Note Travel stop screws need to be removed Refer to previous jaw slide travel lock section When the jaws are removed from the body they need to be reset in sequence To reset jaws in chuck body rotate with pinion gear until the lead of the scroll like a thin wedge appears in the opening of the slide way 2 CAUTION IT IS IMPORTANT TO ROTATE THE LEADING EDGE OF THE SCROLL BACK SLIGHTLY TO CLEAR THE SLIDEWAY BEFORE SLIDE CAN BE INSERTED FAILURE TO ROTATE THE SCROLL BACK COULD RESULT IN DAMAGE TO SCROLL Now insert No 2 slide into slideway and rotate scroll in a clockwise direction chuck facing you until the lead of the scroll appears at the next slideway Now engage No 3 scroll in the same manner as No 2 Proceed in the same way in a clock wise sequence with No 4 and No 1 slides Refer to the diagram 105 091 1 002 17 Maintaining the Titan Chuck General Maintenance CLEANING CHUCK The Nova Titan Chuck is perfectly enclosed from behind which makes the gearin
25. t 1x M6 Grubscrew 2 x Fibre washers 1 x pinion handle LA be el ee 8 x M6x10 Jaws screws 1 x Woodworm screw 1 x PowerGrip jaw set M6X10 1 x M4 Allen key 1 x M3 Allen key Nova Titan 5inch Chuck Manual 1 Jawslide 13051 M33 DIRECT THREADED MODEL ol 1 Jawslide 2 13052 SKU 13037 Dedicated threaded chuck M33 thread This cannot accept the Standard NOVA Chuck Insert Adaptors This has a special PowerGrip A add on jaw set for heavy duty spigot turning and heavy bowl work T Bar 150mm long These jaws extend the tremendous gripping power and range of the 14 e E Allen Key 3mm AK3 0 Nova Titan 5inch Chuck Standard Model with PowerGrip Jaws Accessory Kit 1x M6 Grubscrew 2 x Fibre washers 1 x pinion handle 5X1mm 8 x M6x10 Jaws screws 1 x Woodworm screw 1 x PowerGrip jaw set he Woodworm screw 10003 1 x M4 Allen key 1 x M3 Allen key Nova Titan 5inch Chuck Manual 105 091 1 002 8 105 091 1 002 21 NOVA Titan Chuck Exploded View 105 091 1 002 20 Mounting the Titan Chuck on a Lathe CORRECT MOUNTING OF CHUCK TO LATHE SPINDLE IS VERY IMPORTANT TO ACHIEVE ACCURACY WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND THAT THE CHUCK IS NOT USED ON LATHE SPINDLES UNDER 1in 25mm diameter FITTING CHUCK TO LATHE Correct fitting of chuck to lathe spindle is important to ensure accuracy The chuck body must contact an accurate shoulder on the lathe spindle or bearings to ensure chuck will run true There can be a wide variety of lathe
26. t location Place the jaw segment over the hole positions on the jaw Press the jaw segment firmly onto the jaw slide For the first few times you may need to GENTLY tap the jaws into the locator slot with a block of wood The screws can now be screwed in using the 4mm Allen Key provided Lightly grease or oil screws under each head and on the threads before use to prevent the screws from seizing in the jaw Preferably use an anti seize compound e g ROCOL J 166 Anti seize Compound Do all screws up finger tight and then back them off one quarter to half a turn 105 0911 002 10 8 Chuck jams on lathe spindle 9 Woodworm screw creeps forward or is not seated properly In chuck 10 Wooden Spigot shifts during turning 11 Wood blank does not seat properly in internal dovetail mounting This is a common problem with fixtures on a lathe Use piece of wood amp knock against base of pinion gear in anticlockwise direction to jar loose from spindle To help prevent it try a plastic or fibre washer between insert chuck and spigot shoulder of a spindle Use of washer could affect accuracy Make sure woodworm screw boss is placed correctly between jaw slides and behind jaws See Page 9 Check that the spigot area is made correctly for jaws to grip Check that the spigot is not oversize See spigot operation instruction Page 11 Use careful chisel techniques that do not exert too much pressure Irregular rough wood blanks need to
27. to recesses or contract around round square wood spigots of varying sizes and applications The chuck can swap from the expansion dovetail mode to the spigot mode and back instantly with no adjustments or extra fittings being necessary In either modes any Spigot or recess size can be selected between the minimum and maximum range of the jaws With the add on accessory jaws removed the jaw slides can be used to grip smaller spigots The chuck also utilises a powerful Woodworm screw for screw chuck work Included with standard model only The Jaw accessories are included at the back of this manual However the range is steadily being expanded to include more options Check with your reseller or at www teknatool com for the latest accessories As a valued customer we would be pleased to hear from you and how you found your Nova Titan Any comments on the chuck or accessory ideas would be very welcome so that we can continue to offer what we believe is the best woodturning chucking system available 105 091 1 002 2 105 091 1 002 2 Teknatool Warranty Teknatool Two Year Limited Warranty This Teknatool product is backed by a TWO YEAR warranty from the date of purchase Teknatool International Ltd will repair or replace at its expense and option this Teknatool product which in normal use has proven to be defective in workmanship or material provided that the customer returns the product prepaid to an authorized Teknatool service center with
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