NOVA

ORNAMENTAL
TURNER

MANUAL
©
Teknatool International
PO Box 305378
Triton Plaza
North Shore 0757
Auckland Ph: +649-477-5600 Fax: +649-477-5601
Email [email protected] Website www.teknatool.com

Publication Code: 99-0709-005

NOVA ORNAMENTAL TURNER
Thank you for purchasing our Nova Ornamental Turner. It is one of the latest innovative
accessories developed for the Nova range of Woodlathes.

This version is designed to be used with our Nova Woodlathe includes NOVA 3000, DVR
3000, NOVA 1624-44 and NOVA DVR XP. If you have any questions about fitting this unit to
your lathe or operation of this unit, please consult with your reseller or contact Teknatool
technical support direct (contact address in safety section).

INTRODUCTION
What sets Ornamental Turning (OT) aside from well done decorative turning?
For around three centuries woodturners have looked to enhance the surface of their turning.
Generally, OT describes the precisely cut decorations that are placed on turned surfaces.

A number of manufacturers produced purpose built OT lathes, one of the better known being
John Jacob Holtzapffel who produced his first in 1795 at a cost of 25-4-10d ( a small fortune
in those days!). It is obvious that only the very wealthy were to enjoy the pleasures of OT.

Until the late 1800's these lathes were treadle powered, and produced fine results. The few
remaining Holtzapffel lathes (they ceased building OT lathes in the early 20th century) bear
testament to the superb quality of engineering involved.

Now with the introduction of innovative developments like the Nova Ornamental Turner; the
recent growing interest in OT amongst woodturners can be realised in modern woodturning
applications. You will find that there are endless ways you can apply OT techniques to your
woodturning. Many of these can be simply and quickly applied. However you can also
develop complex patterns and decoration to match your more intricate projects.

THE ORNAMENTAL TURNER unit gives the opportunity to do the following:

• End - cutting OT
• Side - cutting OT
• Wood - thread OT (using threading attachment)
• Light metal turning (using tool post attachment)

Many very interesting ornamental patterns can be made using an adjustable circle cutter on:

1. a flat end surface

a curved (radiused) end surface
the outside curved surface.

2. Side cutting tools of various profiles to place

radiating incisions on end surfaces
Rows of linking incisions around outside surfaces.

The placing of all the above cuts are controlled by locking a detent pin into subsequent holes
on the index plate.

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SPECIFICATIONS
Spindle Thread: 1 1/4" 8TPI RH
Spindle Height Above Bed: 200mm

Index Plate: 72 and 96 Divisions (NB the inner most

holes of 48 and 60 divisions are not
designed for use on the Ornamental
Turner. The Index pin will not engage and
hold in these holes. These holes are for
use on another NOVA product.

Cross Slide Travel: 165mm

Top Slide Travel: 165mm
Circular Cutting Frame Diameters: 0 - 55mm

STANDARD EQUIPMENT
Bedslide plus two stops
Compound slide (top slide) plus two stops
Spindle housing with index
Spindle
Index plate
Cutting frame- circular
End Cutter
3mm Allan Key
4mm Allan Key
5mm Allan Key

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
THREADING KIT (need to also have side cutter unit for threading)
SIDE CUTTER UNIT
DELUXE 4 BLADED THREAD CUTTER
HSS CUTTER BITS
CUTTER SHARPENING UNIT
TOOLPOST UNIT
2MT Ejector Nut
Spanner
Note Not all accessories are available in all Countries at this time.

For the availability of those accessories, please check with your reseller, our website, or
contact us at our address for details.

Watch also for our video on the set up and use of our Nova Ornamental Turner.

Example of a Lidded Container with both

Ornamental Turning and Threaded Lid

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SAFETY RULES

PLEASE READ AND UNDERSTAND THESE SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING THIS
ACCESSORY.

WARNING: FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE RULES MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS

PERSONAL INJURY.

All machinery, including the woodlathe, has certain hazards involved with their operation and
use. Using the woodlathe with respect and caution, as with any machinery, will considerably
lessen the risk of personal injury. However, if normal safety precautions, including those
listed here, are overlooked or ignored, personal injury to the operator may result.

This Nova Woodlathe Accessory was designed for certain applications only. It MUST NOT be
modified and/or used for any application other than for which it was designed.
If you have any questions about its application DO NOT use the machine until you have
contacted the manufacturers "Teknatool" and we have advised you accordingly.

TEKNATOOL INTERNATIONAL
Technical Services Manager
PO Box 305378
Triton Plaza
North Shore 0757
Auckland, New Zealand
Phone: 64-9-477 5600
Fax: 64-9-477 5601
E-Mail: [email protected]
Website: www.teknatool.com

Please refer to the Safety rules in the Nova Woodlathe Manual.

ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR THE ORNAMENTAL TURNER

It is important to be familiar with the function of each adjustment on the ornamental turner.
After all settings have been made, the operator must check that every adjustable element has
been securely fixed in place before the ornamental turner is used.

CUTTING FRAMES
The round Cutting Frame is designed for safety. However great care needs to be taken when
the Cutting Frame is revolving.
Cutting frames must be securely fixed to the head stock spindle.

ALL REPLACEMENT OR ADJUSTMENTS TO CUTTERS MUST BE MADE WHEN THE

LATHE IS SWITCHED OFF AND THE CUTTER IS NOT REVOLVING
BE CAREFUL OF CUTTER POINT WHEN MAKING ADJUSTMENTS

SAFETY GLASSES MUST BE USED WHILE THE ORNAMENTAL TURNER IS IN USE

DO NOT PLACE HANDS ANYWHERE NEAR REVOLVING CUTTING FRAME. ONLY USE
THE HANDWHEEL CONTROLS TO ADJUST ORNAMENTAL UNIT WHILE CUTTING.
TAKE CARE TO ADVANCE CUTTER INTO WORK SMOOTHLY AND SLOWLY

MAKE SURE ALL ADJUSTMENTS ARE SECURELY TIGHTENED BEFORE USING

ORNAMENTAL TURNER

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NOVA ORNAMENTAL TURNER
PARTS DIAGRAM
 NOVA ORNAMENTAL TURNER
DIAGRAM CUTTING FRAME

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Nova Ornamental Turner
Part List
Please refer to the parts diagram on pages 5 & 6.
Part No. Product Code Qty Description
1 50000 1 Bedslide
2 50021 2 Bed Clamp Plate
3 50006 2 Leadscrew
4 50007 2 Leadscrew Nuts M12x1.75 LH
5 50029 2 Yoke
6 FW6 2 Washer Flat M6
7 NN06 2 Nut Nyloc M6
8 FW8 9 Washer Flat M8
9 50018 2 Bed Stop Sleeve
10 C06020 2 Cap Screw M6x20
11 28026 2 Handle for Handwheel
12 50049 2 HANDWHEEL LEADSCREW
13 TP0524 2 Bissell/Tension Pin 5mmx24
14 G0620 8 Grubscrews M6x20mm
15 50002 1 Bedslide Carriage
16 50012 2 Gibplates
17 G0850 2 Grubscrews M8x50 Swivel Lock
18 50010 1 Detent Spring
19 50020 4 1/2" T-slot Stop (2 for each Slide Carriage)
20 UNCSZ0506 4 BOLT UNC 5/16 X 3/4 MS ZP
21 NHZ6 6 Nut M6 (Gibplates)
22 50011 1 Ball Bearing 8mm diameter
23 50001 1 Compound Slide
24 50040 1 Compound Slide Carriage
25 BNMZ08035 2 BOLT ENG M8X35 ZP
26 50003 1 Spindle Housing
27 50030 1 Post
28 50027 1 Spindle Clamp Collar
29 50028 1 PLATE INDEXING 150MM DIA-Y 1 ¼ "
30 50005 1 Index Arm
31 50037 1 Index Pin
32 50016 1 Index Knob
33 28009 1 Spring
34 TPZ0312 1 Bissell/Tension Pin 3mmx12
35 G0606 1 Grubscrew M6x6
36 NS1000 1 M6 Fibre Pad
37 50026 1 Threaded Bush 2mm pitch
38 NHZ12 1 NUT HEX M12 HT STEEL ZP
39 SZ0825 2 SCREW SET M8X25 ZP
40 50004 1 Pedestal Base
41 NHZ8 1 Nut M8
42 SZ0816 2 Hex Bolts M8x16
43 50013 1 Compound Slide Handwheel
44 50063 1 SPINDLE ORNAMENTAL Y
45 SCS6 1 Grubscrew M8x16

A1 50031 1 Cutting Frame Body

A2 50032 1 Cutting Frame Adapter
A3 CM5010181 3 CSK Screw M6x10
A4 50034 1 Tool-bit Clamping Nut
A5 50035 1 Locknut
A6 50033 1 Cutting Frame Collet
A7 50039 1 End Bush
A8 G0606 1 Grubscrew M6x6
A9 51002 1 Toolbit
A10 C06090 1 Capscrew M6x90
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTION
This is a precision piece of equipment, so to obtain good results it is important to understand
the function of each component. The unit comes disassembled in two main parts: the Spindle
Unit and the Bedslide Unit.

Bottom of the Box: Showing Cross Slide Unit

Assembly of Ornamental Turner:

Please refer to the parts diagram and list on pages 5, 6, and 7.
YOU WILL NEED:

Teknatool Universal Spanner AK3 1x 3mm Allen Key AK4 1x 4mm Allen Key
(not provided) or appropriate
spanner
AK5 1x 5mm Allen Key

Fastening Kit Included with Unit:

Removed from the unit for packing.

50021 2x Bed Clamp Plates BNMZ12035 2xHex Bolt FW8 8xM8 Flat Washers
50020 4x 1/2" T-slot Stops 50019 4x T-slot Stop Bolts
50018 2x Bed Stop Sleeves C06025 2x Cap Screws SZ0816 2x Hex Bolts

Stage 1 Placing Slide Unit on Lathe

Note: The Bedslide (bottom slide) and the Compound Slide (top slide) come preassembled.
During setting up it may be necessary to swivel the Compound Slide. This will take a little
effort as it is held in place by a spring-loaded detent pin.
(Later the Compound Slide will be locked by grubscrews (17) for operation).

Remove tailstock from your lathe. Position toolrest slide up against headstock and remove
toolrest for convenience for the set up procedure.

Before placing O/T unit on lathe bed, place hold-down bolts (including washers) in position on
base of Cross Slide and loosely screw on holding plates (2).
Feed holding plates into end of bed, ensuring the bottom (Bedslide) handwheel (12) faces the
operator side of the lathe. Move the entire slide unit along the bed to a central position.

Hold Bedslide assembly firmly to front of bed (towards you) then using a spanner, tighten hold
down bolts. Do not over tighten.

Set Top Compound Slide at 90º to Bedslide, wriggling slightly to feel detent pin engage. Then
tighten grub screws (17).

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Stage 1: Slide Unit mounted on Lathe.

Stage 2 Fixing Ornamental Spindle unit to Slide Unit

Fix Pedestal Base (40) on to top slide carriage (24) using setscrews and washers (42) and
spanner provided.

Stage 3 Adding the index plate

Add the index plate (29) onto the OT spindle so it registers onto the spindle spigot. Then wind
on your chuck so it butts up against the index plate holding it firmly in place.

Stage 4 Alignment of Ornamental Spindle Assembly to Lathe

There are two adjustments that must be made:

1. Vertical alignment to lathe spindle centre.
2. Horizontal alignment of Ornamental spindle to lathe axis.
This will ensure that the cutting operations are even, with a uniform depth of cut.
Place spindle assembly in tool post holder.

Alignment Method 1:

Vertical Alignment: Approx. vertical alignment can be achieved by placing two MT centers
in position. One in the headstock and one in the Ornamental Spindle. Align these two
centers using the setscrew in the base of the shaft (27) of the spindle unit.

The set screw (45) fits into a groove in the shaft and needs withdrawing a few turns before the
shaft can be withdrawn. Unfasten and release the pedestal to get access to the adjustment
lock nut underneath (41).

When perfectly aligned use the nut (20b) to lock the height setting.

Horizontal Alignment: First turn a heavily domed blank as shown in next photograph.
Mount the work in a Nova chuck. You will need to use either of these chucks to mount work
in your ornamental unit for operational use.

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Remove the chuck from the lathe spindle (leave blank mounted in chuck) and remount on.
ornamental spindle as shown in photograph below.

NB Please note photos showing the index plate will differ from your one.

Mount cutter (A9) in the collet ( A6 ) (see Stage 6 for use of Cutting Frame) of the Cutting
Frame with the top cutting face parallel to the adjustment slot and facing the operator.
Slide Ornamental unit up close to cutter.
Lightly nip up grubscrew (45 See Photo above with Allen Key in grubscrew position) on
Pedestal Base (40).
With cutter just clear, place a sheet of white paper on the lathe bed - to make visual
adjustment easier. Manually rotate cutter making a note of the clearances of cutter to the
workpiece.
Adjust alignment of spindle and bottom slide until the cutter scribes a complete circle to a
uniform depth of cut.

Alignment Method 2:

Another method of alignment is to use our Teknatool Acruline™ Double Morse Taper
Centering System (Code: 2MTNA) combined with use of our MT Ejector Nut. As seen in the
photograph below the Acruline™ is engaged in the Ornamental Spindle with the hold down
bolts (10) and the Pedestal Base Grubscrew (45) released.
Make sure the MT Ejector Nut (not supplied) is screwed onto Ornamental Spindle first
(see photograph).
Gently engage the Acruline™ into the headstock MT. Keep adjusting the bottom slide and
advancing the whole unit until the Acruline™ is fully seated. Some sensitivity is needed in
adjusting the lateral movement with the bottom Bed Slide.
DO NOT APPLY HEAVY PRESSURE AS THIS COULD DAMAGE SLIDE.
Give the whole unit a 'wiggle ', back and forth to ensure Morse Tapers are fully seated. At
this point the Pedestal Grubscrew (45) can be tightened very firmly.

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Acruline™ Taper being advanced into Headstock MT

Acruline fully home in headstock MT & grubscrew (45) tightened.

STAGE 5 Mounting Slide Travel Stops

Install the T- Slot Stops (19, 20 & 8) into the (top) Compound Slide Carriage (24) and the
Bedslide carriage (15) using a spanner. There are two stops provided to limit travel forward
and back on each carriage. Next install a Bed Stop (9&10) into one of 4 hole positions on the
top Compound Slide and one bed stop into one of 4 hole positions in the bottom Bedslide.
Use 5mm Allen Key provided in Spanner Kit. See photograph below.

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Stage 6 Mounting Cutting Frame

Please refer to the Cutting Frame Diagram on pg 6

The Cutting Frame is designed to be mounted on, and is driven, from the lathe spindle.

To install cutter (A9) use a Spanner to tighten Tool -Bit Clamping Nut A4). To adjust Cutter
travel in frame, loosen knurled Locknut (A5) and wind out Capscrew (A10) with 5mm Allen
Key provided.
Before use make sure that the Cutting Frame is fully wound on the lathe spindle. Also that
the Clamping Nut (A4), the Locknut (A5) are both tight.

NOTE: It is advisable that the cutter be offset

to the left side of the frame (as shown in the
photo) to cut on the right side of your work.
This is so the cutting frame does not work it
self off the spindle during operation.

Adjustment of the Cutter Position in Cutting Frame

Stage 7 Adjustment of the Index Unit.

The index arm (30) needs to be adjusted to engage the index pin (31) in to the appropriate
circle of holes in the indexing plate. The indexing plate has two index circles: 72 and 96
divisions.

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To adjust index arm, loosen the hex bolt (39), with the spanner provided. Swing the Index
arm and engage the index pin (31) with the appropriate circle/hole position. Grip the pin unit
firmly as illustrated in the photograph above while tightening the hex nut with the spanner.

TO USE ORNAMENTAL TURNER

The piece to be patterned is first turned on the lathe headstock with work fixed to either a
scroll chuck or a faceplate.
After turning is completed, sand to a fine finish.

Note that sanding leaves small abrasive particles on the surface of the timber, which can take
the edge off cutters. Cleaning the surface after sanding will minimise this.

The quality of material you are turning is important also. Ideally dense closed grain and clean
cutting material are better.

Remove chuck or faceplate from headstock with work still fixed.

End Cutting (Face Cutting)

Note: Please ensure you cut on the side of the piece closest to you. Although these are only
light cuts, the tendency of cutting on the near side is to tighten (as opposed to loosening) both
the cutting frame and the chuck to the pedestal shaft.

Place circular cutting frame securely on to head stock spindle with the end cutter supplied
with unit fixed in collet and set speed to 850 - 1250 rpm (which ever is most stable).

Refer back to alignment method to set up OT.

Place index plate on to ornamental spindle then fix chuck, holding turned work, on to
ornamental spindle.
Slide ornamental turner to close proximity of cutting frame and firmly tighten hold-down bolts.

Adjust one slide stop to allow for sufficient travel to present work to cutting frame and be able
to make around a 1mm deep cut.

Adjust second top slide stop to allow work to be withdrawn to clear cutting frame by
approximately 3mm - 5mm.
Before first cut is made adjust detent pin to engage in the 72 hole index ring.
Turn lathe on.

Make first cut by revolving top slide handwheel and moving work steadily towards cutting
frame. As soon as the top slide reaches the forward stop (closest to cutting frame) reverse
top slide until it reaches the rear stop position.
If work is held against revolving cutting frame,
prolonged cutting will cause the timber to burn.

Alternatively a lot of Ornamental Turners use Dial Gauges and measure the depth of cuts to
the 1000th of an inch. Bring the cutter up to a thickness gauge of known thickness (feeler

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gauges would work well) till it is bound, then use that thickness plus a gauge for the deepness
of cut to set the stop position.

To achieve the pattern in Illustration below, known as the 'Barleycorn Pattern, withdraw the
detent pin, turn the index plate and engage the next hole in the 72 hole circle.
Repeat the process until all 72 cuts have been made.

Full Barleycorn Pattern

Partially formed Barleycorn Pattern on a Box Lid.

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CUTTTING ON A RADIUSED SURFACE

After cutting the pattern on a flat surface, restart the whole process by removing work from
the chuck and turning a second piece on the headstock. Turn the end face to a radius.

Before the pattern can be cut, the top slide is realigned by first loosening the grubscrews (part
no. 3a).

Present the radiused end face to the cutting frame so that when the cutting frame is revolved
by hand the cutter nearly touches the radiused timber surface in a full 360º turn.

It is important when setting up for cutting on a radiused surface that the top slide is adjusted
to align exactly with the planned cut.
Do not alter the original alignment relationship of the ornamental turning spindle to the top
slide.

Barleycorn Pattern Variation

Having achieved the Barleycorn Pattern, try the 'Spaced' Barleycorn Pattern illustrated below.

'Spaced' Barleycorn Pattern

This can be easily achieved by dividing the 72 holes by 9, which equals 8. This will result in 9
repeat patterns.
The Spaced Barleycorn pattern above involves 5 cuts then leaving 3 spaces blank (5+3=8).
So 9 elements, each consisting of 8 will complete the 72 holes. It is wise to make the entire
circle with a marker that can be erased to make sure you have correctly divided.

A common mistake is to complete 5 cuts, then count 3 holes and make the first of the next 5
cuts on the third blank hole - which actually leaves only 2 blanks.

Another attractive pattern can be achieved by using the 96 row. Divide 96 by 6 = 16

The 6 elements consist of 16 holes. The 16 holes then can be arranged thus:
5 cuts, 3 spaces, 1 cut, 3 spaces, 1 cut, 3 spaces. (5+3+1+3+1+3=16)
Then the pattern repeats.

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Finished Spaced Barleycorn pattern on box lid.

FURTHER USE OF THE INDEX PLATE

Index plates offer the potential to divide a circle exactly into regular divisions 72 and 96 rings
have been chosen to give a wide choice of equal divisions.

Consider the range of numbers that will divide equally into 72:
2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 9, 12, 18, 24, and 36.
To place 18 circles, the detent pin is fixed at every 4th hole (18 x 4 = 72).

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If a ring of circles is to be made on the rim of a saucer it must be that each circle will "kiss" the
next:

• Measure the visualised centres from centre to centre (Figure 2)

• Multiply by pi (3.1416) to give the circumference.

Figure 2

Using Figure 2 as an example:

• Centre to centre of circles = 130 mm

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 • Multiply diameter (130mm) by pi (3.1416) = 408 mm
• Divide circumference by 24 = 17 mm

By setting the cutting frame to describe a 17mm diameter circle, the edges of each circle
should just "kiss".
If a circle array is cut using all 72 holes on index plate, an overlap pattern will result as shown
in Figure 3.

Figure 3

To cut circles around the outer surface of a cylinder, similar principles apply:

• Measure circumference of cylinder

• Calculate the diameters of applied circles by dividing the circumference by
two or three of the regular numbers quoted earlier eg. 12, 18, 24, then decide
which sized circle is visually appropriate.
Experience will be gained through experimentation.

SIDE CUTTING
The following instructions suit a cylinder of approximately 60mm diameter.

Place side cutting frame securely on to headstock spindle (use MT Clamping Bolt through
lathe spindle if the Side cutter is MT type) with cutter fixed firmly using a 'hollow' shaped
cutter as illustrated below. Make sure the cutter is facing the direction of "cut".
Slide Ornamental Turner with axis of spindle in alignment with the lathe bed.

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 Direction of Cut
Side Cutting: Axis of Ornamental Spindle in parallel alignment with Lathe Bed.

Fix hold down bolts firmly (do not over tighten)

Set T-slot Stop on Bedslide Carriage (2) to limit movement in direction of cut.
Set back T-slot Stop on Bedslide Carriage (2) to clear cutter by 3mm - 5mm when withdrawn
The Bed Stop Sleeve needs to be placed in the most convenient hole position in relation to
the T-slot Stops above.
Engage detent in index plate on 72 ring
Turn lathe on
Drive Bedslide steadily toward work
Make a cut approximately 12mm long
Back cross - slide until back stop is reached
Remove detent and re-engage 4 holes around 72 ring
Make second cut until front stop is reached on cross - slide before continuing with further cuts
check that first two cuts over lap

If they do not then stop needs to be reset to allow for an over lap
When this is achieved, continue cuts every forth hole on the index plate
This will give 18 cuts (18x4=72)
The position used on the index plate for each cut becomes zero, so the four holes are
counted 0, 1, 2, 3, 4
When a complete circle is cut, wind top slide along until edge of cutter just touches previous
finished edge
If a stepped pattern is desired, re-engage the detent one hole on from previous cut.

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Example of pattern being cut with Side Cutter

Other Variations with side cutter

THREAD CUTTING OPERATIONS
Select timber carefully because dense grained, slightly oily, timbers will give better results.
Refer to recommended timber list.

Two major factors influence the selection of timber.

1. Ideal timber gives a crisp, clean cut minimising edge fractures.

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2. Many tree species tend to shrink in one direction with the result that a lid will fit, but
when turned 90 will not fit. This fit means that a prudent choice of timber will reward
the effort made. Most timbers experience some shrinkage, so larger diameter pieces
will cause problems that smaller diameters may not. Around 100mm or less would be
recommended.

PARTS REQUIRED
To use the Thread cutting facility the Thread Cutting Accessory Kit is required (SEE
DIAGRAM BELOW):

Note: 2mm Threaded Bush (13a) is supplied with the Ornamental unit

50028 (12) Thread Chaser 51000 (13b) 51001 (13c)

Thread Bush 1.5mm Threaded Bush 3mm
SZ0825 (12a) FWHB8 (12b)
Hex Bolt M8x25 2x Washer Heavy M8

THREAD CUTTING PARTS DIAGRAM

Also required is the side cutter unit (the same one used for side cutting) or a deluxe thread

Use this shape cutter (end cutter shape - same as the one supplied standard with unit

THREAD CUTTING METHOD

Completely turn piece to have male thread, making sure that the area to be threaded is
parallel to the axis.
Do not remove work from chuck before male thread is cut.

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Set workpiece on Ornamental Turner. Loosen, and then slide collar along spindle to allow
spindle to move freely through housing.
Place threaded bush on to spindle and fix in place by tightening hand wheel. (2mm bush is
supplied with unit. 1.5 & 3mm pitch bushes are available in the accessory thread kit).
Raise the thread chaser to engage with threaded bush. (Make sure detent is disengaged
from index plate).
Make sure the axis of the Ornamental Turner is in alignment with the lathe bed, otherwise
threading will taper.
Fix side cutter firmly on to headstock spindle with MT Drawbolt clamping system if it is a MT
side Cutter unit. Make sure the cutter is securely installed facing the correct way to cut.

1800 rpm is a good cutting speed for threading.

Slide Ornamental Turner until work is nearly ready to engage with cutter.
Position loose collar along spindle so that it will act as a stop.
Set cross-slide towards workpiece so that a cut can be made leaving a small flat on top of
thread.

This can be achieved in either one or two passes.

Completely turn piece to receive female thread leaving inside diameter around 1mm smaller
than exterior of male thread.
Set chuck holding second piece on to Ornamental Turner.
Cut thread with either one or two cuts.
By releasing holding grubscrew (9c) on Pedestal Base the Ornamental Turner spindle can be
pivoted away to test fit the two pieces. If slightly more needs to be removed, pivot spindle
back to reference with cutter against thread.
It is important that once threading has commenced that neither cross slide or top slide hand-
wheels are accidentally altered.
Make thread deeper if necessary in very small increments and retry for fit. The difference
between a fit or not can be very small. A loose fitting thread is not very satisfying.
Practise on an experimental piece first to become familiar with the process of threading.
Thread Cutting using the Side Cutter unit

TOOLPOST HOLDER
PARTS REQUIRED
• Nova Ornamental Toolpost Accessory.

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The Toolpost takes 10mm x 10mm or 3/8"x3/8" square Toolsteel (HSS).
Please check with your reseller or our website: http://www.teknatool.com/ for the latest
accessories available.
This facility can be used to face off the ends and to ensure that the outside of the cylinder is
parallel.
The lower end of the tool post has a height adjustment facility to allow - the tool to cut at
exactly centre height. Be sure to retighten grubscrew (9c) on toolpost holder.
The square tool (not supplied) is fixed firmly in the square slot with the locking grub screws.
When cutting with the tool - post, drive cross slide or top slide in a steady, constant cut to
obtain the best results.
Taper cutting can be achieved by pivoting the top-slide then driving with the top-slide hand-
wheel.

Good results can be gained by using a cutter shaped like the one below.

CHOICE OF TIMBER
Good results in O/T and threading are dependent on using appropriate timbers. Slow growing,
oily or waxy timbers will cut cleaning and give a crisp finish.

A number of orchard trees are very good: - Olive; Citrus; Pear; Apple; Plum.

Added to these are: - Huon Pine; Ash; and Beech. Excellent results can be gained from using
Camellia; Box; African Blackwood (Dalbergia Melanoxylon), Pink Ivory (Berchemi Zeheri); and
Boxwood (Buxus Semper Virens).

HANDY HINTS

You may notice end play on both slides. If the carriage is tensioned against one of the stops,
then the end play is taken out.

When ornamenting larger diameters (to rim or outside of a large bowl for instance), the scope
is expanded greatly by pivoting the headstock of the lathe.

Because large pieces are prone to movement and distortion once they have been hollowed
out, it is wise to do the ornamenting after the outside of a piece has been finished, but before
the inside hollowing has taken place.

It is important to complete all ornamenting before taking a break. Concentration can be

affected, resulting in minor errors. Also progressive timber movement can make a noticeable
difference in interrupted work.

Use an old toothbrush for removing small fibres that sometimes are evident in O/T patterns.
When setting cutters and making adjustments prior to beginning O/T or threading place a
piece of white paper underneath to make small discrepancies more obvious in the distance
between cutter and timber as the cutting frame is revolving by hand.

Always ensure cutting tools are fixed to face the direction of cut.

Always check that all components have been made secure before commencing a cut.

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NOVA ORNAMENTAL TURNER ACCESSORIES
Note all accessories are available for all Countries at time of printing,
check availability via Teknatool.com

Threading Kit (Code: 51011)

Thread Chaser, 1.5mm pitch Thread Bush (51000), 3mm Pitch Thread Bush (51001),
Fastenings.
(2mm Pitch Thread Bush (51018) is standard with Ornamental unit.

There are three options for thread cutting:

Deluxe thread cutter or using either of the two side-cutting units with a HSS toolbit.

Deluxe Thread Cutter (Code 51012)

Four-Blade cutter to give you absolute thread cutting precision and convenience.

Side Cutter Unit (Threads to lathe spindle)

Thread Versions:
Code: 51013 Y Spindle 11/4" 8 TPI RH

Can be used as a side cutter for the ornamental function or used with the threading unit.
Can also take the Deluxe Thread Cutter (51012)
(HSS Toolbit not included)

Extension Holder (for threaded side cutter unit) (Code: 51014)

This is to give a longer reach for the side cutter unit (lathe spindle thread version)

Illustration of Threaded Side Cutter (51013/16/17)

with Extension (51014)

2MT Side Cutter Unit (Code: 51015)

This unit goes into the 2MT of the lathe headstock. Includes drawbolt (51019)for specified
Nova Lathes. Can be used as a side cutter for the ornamental function or used with the
threading unit. (HSS Toolbit not included). Fits Nova lathe.
(HSS Toolbit not included)

Illustration of 2MT Side Cutter (Code:51015)

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HSS Cutter Bits

High Speed Steel Cutters can be used in the Cutting Frame and with the side cutter units

60° End Cutter (Std with Ornamental unit) (Code: 51002)

End Cutter (Code:51003)
Hollow 'U' Side Cutter (Code:51004)
Square Side Cutter (Code:51005)
Left Hand Radius Cutter (Code:51006)
Right Hand Radius Cutter (Code:51007)

See Illustrations next page.

Cutter Sharpening Unit (Code:51008)

Holder to sharpen HSS Toolbits.

Deluxe Two Position Toolpost (Code:51009)

Toolpost slots in place of the ornamental spindle unit. Has two slot positions, one on either
side (similar to a metal lathe toolpost). Takes square shank tool bits.
(Square shank tool bit pictured not supplied).

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CUTTERS
When grinding cutters, fix into the cutter holder. This is safer and gives more control than
holding the cutter by hand.

Make sure that cutters are ground to give a clearance angle to prevent bevels rubbing on the
cut being made.

Newly sharpened cutters will always do a superior job.

Cutters for end cutters can be:

Cutters for side cutting:

Grinding angle when viewed from side

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BIBLIOGRAPHY
The following books, printed from 1884 to 1990, provide much information on history, projects
and patterns of O/T.

The Principles and Practise of Ornamental or Complex Turning.

J J Holtzapffel
ISBN 0-486-22965-3

Simple Decorative Lathe Work

James Lukin
ISBN 1-85761-092X

Ornamental Turning
J - H Evans
ISBN 1-879335-35-2

Woodwork, My First Seventy Years

Bob Lynn
ISBN 0-473-01525-0 (NZ)

Ornamental Turnery
Frank M Knox
ISBN 0-671-61369-3

Ornamental Turning
T D Valshaw
ISBN 0-85242-826X

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