Teknatool NOVA Titan III Instruction Manual

NOVA

Titan III Chuck

Publication 105-0717-006

Instruction Manual

Date: 28.July.2017

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NOVA Titan III 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. This provides maximum interchange ability of
jaws between all NOVA chucks.
The Titan using the wide variety of accessory jaws can be used to
expand into 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.

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Contact Teknatool

New Zealand and Rest of the World

Teknatool International Ltd

Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Website: www.teknatool.com

United States

Teknatool Service Center

Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Website: www.teknatool.com

Or you can contact the retailer where you purchased your NOVA Titan III Chuck, for
contact details, please see our website www.teknatool.com.

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Table of Contents:

GENERAL SAFETY RULES ................................................................. 5

ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES: ............................................................ 7

Titan III Chuck Specifications ................................................................ 8

1 ¼”8TPI DIRECT THREADED MODEL ........................................... 8

M33 EUROLOCK DIRECT THREADED MODEL .............................. 8

Mounting the Titan III Chuck on a Lathe ............................................... 9

FITTING CHUCK TO LATHE ............................................................ 9

Using the Titan III Chuck ................................................................ ..... 10

Mounting Add-On Jaws ................................................................... 10

EXPANDING DOVETAIL OPERATION ........................................... 12

Forming a Recess ............................................................................... 13

SPIGOT OPERATION ..................................................................... 14

SPIGOT SIZE: ................................................................................. 15

FORMING SPIGOT: ........................................................................ 15

FREE END TURNING ..................................................................... 15

Maintaining the Titan III Chuck ............................................................ 16

General Maintenance ...................................................................... 16

Stop on JAW Travel......................................................................... 17

Insertion of jaw slides ...................................................................... 17

Troubleshooting Guide ........................................................................ 18

SKU 13061 EUROLOCK VERSION CHUCK ONLY ........................... 20

Installation Instructions: .................................................................. 20

NOVA Titan III Chuck Exploded View ................................................. 21

NOVA Titan III Chuck Parts List .......................................................... 22

Titan III Accessories ............................................................................ 23

Teknatool Warranty ............................................................................. 28

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. ............................ 28

© Copyright 2004-2017 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.

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GENERAL SAFETY RULES

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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 with ANSI STANDARD Z87.1 -USA) Everyday eye­glasses 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 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.

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12. NEVER LEAVE MACHINE RUNNING UNATTENDED. Do not
leave machine unless it is turned off and has come to a complete
stop.

13. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE. Ensure guards are in working order.

14. USE CORRECT TOOLS. Do not use a tool or attachment to do a job
for which it was not designed.

15. DON’T FORCE THE TOOL. It will do the job better and be safer at the
rate/force for which it was designed.

16. MAINTAIN TOOLS IN TOP CONDITION. Keep tools sharp and clean
for the best and safest performance. Follow instructions for lubricating
and changing accessories.

17. NEVER STAND ON THE TOOL. Serious injury could occur if the tool
is tipped or if the cutting tool is accidentally contacted.

18. 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.

19. DON’T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.

20. DIRECTION OF FEED. Feed work into the blade or cutter against the
direction of rotation.

21. ATTENTION TO WORK. Concentrate on your work. If you become
tired or frustrated, leave it for awhile and rest.

22. SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vice to hold work when practical.
It’s safer than using your hand and frees both hands to operate tool.

23. 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.

24. DRUGS, ALCOHOL OR MEDICATION. Do not operate machine while
under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or any medication.

25. 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.

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ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES:

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Warning! Failure to follow these rules may result in serious personal

injury.

1. 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.

2. MAKE SURE WOOD is securely clamped in the chuck before turning it on

3. EXAMINE WORK PIECE and glue joints before turning to make sure it
has no defects that would cause it to break when turning.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. DO NOT MAKE ADJUSTMENTS when the lathe or work piece is turning.
Make all adjustments with power Off.

7. TIGHTEN ALL CLAMP HANDLES on the headstock, tailstock, and tool
rest before operating lathe.

8. USE LOWEST SPEED when turning a new or unbalanced work piece.

9. USE CORRECT SPEED for turning the wood blank as wood speed will
vary depending on diameter.

10. KEEP TOOL ON TOOL REST. Tools should remain on the tool rest
whenever the tool is engaged in contact with the work piece.

11. DO NOT ROTATE CHUCK under power without wood being gripped and
securely tightened in the chuck

12. USE CORRECT LATHE 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.

13. 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.

14. 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.

15. FASTEN STOCK SECURELY BETWEEN CENTERS. Make sure the
tailstock is locked before turning on the power.

16. NEVER LOOSEN TAILSTOCK spindle or tailstock while work piece is
turning.

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Titan III Chuck Specifications

There are two models of the Nova Titan 5inch Chuck designed to meet
various woodturning requirements.

1 ¼”8TPI DIRECT THREADED MODEL

(SKU 13060)
Dedicated threaded chuck, 1 ¼”8 TPI. This cannot accept the
Standard NOVA Chuck Insert/Adaptors. This has a special PowerGrip

add on jaw set for heavy-duty spigot turning and heavy bowl work.
These jaws extend the tremendous gripping power and range of the
Nova Titan 5inch Chuck. Standard Model with PowerGrip Jaws
Accessory Kit: 1x M6 Grubscrew, 2 x Fibre washers, 1 x pinion handle,
8 x M6x10 Jaws screws, 1 x Woodworm screw, 1 x PowerGrip jaw set,
1 x M4 Allen key, 1 x M3 Allen key, Nova Titan III 5inch Chuck Manual.

M33 EUROLOCK DIRECT THREADED MODEL

(SKU 13061)
EUROLOCK Dedicated threaded chuck, M33 thread. This cannot
accept the Standard NOVA Chuck Insert/Adaptors. This has a special
PowerGrip add on jaw set for heavy-duty spigot turning and heavy
bowl work. These jaws extend the tremendous gripping power and
range of the Nova Titan 5inch Chuck. Standard Model with PowerGrip
Jaws Accessory Kit: 1x M6 Grubscrew, 2 x Fibre washers, 1 x pinion
handle, 8 x M6x10 Jaws screws, 1 x Woodworm screw, 1 x PowerGrip
jaw set, 1 x M4 Allen key, 1 x M3 Allen key, Nova Titan III 5inch Chuck
Manual.

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Mounting the Titan III 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 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.