Assembly, Attaching lathe bed to pedestals, Attaching end caps – Diamond Systems 46-756 User Manual

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Fold the metal flap (C) Fig. 6D down and out of the way to fill
the pedestal with sand or concrete to provide more ballast.
NOTE: If sand is used, pour a small amount of concrete
or similar material in the pedestal to prevent sand leakage
through the seams.

ATTACHING LATHE BED TO PEDESTALS

Fig. 5

1. Remove the tailstock, headstock, and tool rest from the

lathe bed.

NOTE: See “ADJUSTING HEADSTOCK AND TAILSTOCK”

and “TOOL REST” for removal/installation instructions.

2. Set the pedestals exactly 58” apart (Fig. 5).
3. Because of the weight, use an assistant to place the lathe

bed on top of the pedestals. Align the holes in the lathe
bed with the holes in the tops of the pedestals (A) Fig.
6C.

4. Use the twelve 3/8-16 x 3/4” Hex Head bolts and lock-

washers to attach the lathe bed to the pedestals.

NOTE: Level the machine by loosening the jam nut (A) Fig. 6C
and turning the adjusting nut (B). When leveling is complete,
tighten the jam nut (A).
To increase the height of the machine, place a 4" wide hard-
wood board (A) Fig. 6A between the pedestal (A) Fig. 6B and
the pedestal base (B) Fig. 6B.
NOTE: Place the 4" board under the pedestal, mark where the
holes are located, and drill the holes to allow longer carriage
bolts (not supplied) to come through.

In addition to showing the location of the bolts (A and B), Fig.
7 also shows that additional ballast can be added in the lathe
bed (C). Steel bars or other heavy material can be inserted
into the lathe bed to provide more weight.
NOTE: Use a good quality furniture wax on the lathe bed (C)
Fig. 7 to allow for smoother movement of the headstock, tool
rest, and tailstock, and to prevent rust.

ATTACHING END CAPS

Use the supplied hex wrench (B) Fig. 9 to attach the end caps
(A) Fig. 8 to both ends of the lathe with button head screws (A)
Fig. 9. Insert these through the end cap, then the lathe bed.
Secure with a flange nut (B) Fig. 8 .

NOTE: The flange nut can easily be dropped while attaching
the endcap. A metal flap (C) Fig. 6D will catch any fallen flange
nuts. However, if you folded the flap down to insert more

ballast, use a piece of cardboard or other material to cover
the hole during assembly.

ASSEMBLY

58"

Fig. 6A

Fig. 6B

Fig. 6D

Fig. 7

Fig. 9

Fig. 8

Fig. 6C