DEPENDABLE - Service Manuals
3 manuals available for download
DEPENDABLE machine tools have earned their reputation through decades of reliable industrial performance. Whether you operate a press, moulder, or specialized woodworking equipment, our comprehensive technical documentation library provides the service manuals, repair guides, and owner's manuals you need to keep operations running smoothly. Each PDF download includes detailed maintenance procedures, troubleshooting guidance, and complete parts lists to support your workshop or production facility. Access professional-grade workshop manuals and maintenance documentation designed for technicians and operators who demand accuracy and dependable performance.
Dependable Multi-Section Press Operating Manual
Operating manual for Dependable Multi-Section Presses models 201, 202, 203, and 204. This workshop guide covers warranty terms, site installation requirements, foundation load specifications, proper cleaning procedures for machined surfaces, and step-by-step operating adjustments. Published by Dependable Machine Company, Greensboro, North Carolina. Essential reference for operators and maintenance staff responsible for press setup and daily operation.
Knife Grinding and Woodworking Manual
Second edition workshop manual from Dependable Machine Company offering comprehensive guidance on knife grinding and woodworking fundamentals. This 182-page service manual covers the core principles of effective grinding practice and detailed equipment setup for any grinding room environment. Explores the critical role of the machine operator in achieving quality results, and provides in-depth technical information on grinding wheel construction—examining bond types, abrasive materials (including emery, aluminum oxide, silicon carbide, corundum, and diamond), grain sizing standards, and optimal wheel speeds for different applications. Also details the full range of grinding wheel profiles and standard dimensions, along with proven dressing and truing methods to maintain wheel performance. A practical reference for anyone working with grinding machinery and hand tool maintenance. Table of Contents: - I. INTRODUCTION - II. ESSENTIALS FOR GOOD GRINDING - A. Erection of Proper Grinding Room - 1. Separate Building More Satisfactory - 2. Large Well Lighted Room Needed - 3. Solid Foundation or Floor Very Important - 4. Should Have Independent Foundation for Machines - 5. Machines Should Have Level Foundation - B. Importance of Experienced Operator - 1. Good Operator Most Economical - 2. Poor Performance of Machines Often Due to Operator - 3. Frequent Turn Over Of Operators Indicates Poor Machinery - C. Improving Efficiency of The Grinding Room - 1. Good Machinery Most Efficient and Economical - 2. Several of the Machines Can Be Operated at the Same Time - 3. Good Operator Will Request Necessary Machines - 4. Grinding Room Must Be Free of Vibration - 5. Best Efficiency Obtained From Machines Individually Motor Driven - 6. Use Correct Grinding Wheels For Best Efficiency - 7. Keep Machine Clean - 8. Make Regular Inspections of Your Machine - D. Burned Machinery - 1. Rebuilding Burnt Machinery Not Usually Practical - E. Use Proper Grinding Wheels - III. COMPOSITION, CARE AND USE OF GRINDING WHEELS - A. Composition of Grinding Wheels - 1. Bond - a. Vitrified - b. Resinoid - c. Rubber - d. Shellac - e. Silicate - f. Metal - 2. Abrasives - a. Types of Abrasives - 1. Emery - 2. Aluminum Oxide - 3. Silicon Carbide - 4. Corundum - 5. Diamond - b. Grain Numbers - c. Chart of Grain Size - 3. Grade - 4. Structure - 5. Standard Grinding Wheel Shapes - a. Dimensions of Standard Shapes - b. Dimensions of Standard Faces - B. Grinding Wheel Speeds - 1. Correct Speed Necessary for Efficiency, Durability and Economy - 2. Table of Straight Emery Wheel Speeds - 3. Speed for Cup Wheel - 4. Speed for Diamond Wheels - C. Dressing and Truing Grinding Wheels - 1. Hydro-Travl Grinders Have Built-In Wheel Dresser - 2. Dress Grinding Wheels Lightly
M-144, M-146, M-148, M-150 Moulders Service Manual
Complete service manual and maintenance guide for Dependable M-144, M-146, M-148, and M-150 moulders, providing detailed operating adjustments and troubleshooting procedures essential for technicians and woodworking shop operators. Covers full installation setup including unloading, equipment cleaning, foundation requirements, dust hood assembly, electrical wiring, and mandatory pre-startup safety checks. Detailed adjustment sections address gibs, motor units, guide rails, chipbreakers, feed rolls, and drive unit mechanisms, with comprehensive lubrication specifications throughout. Explains the three critical factors for achieving consistent, quality moulded output. Cross-references the manufacturer's Knife Grinding and Woodworking Manual for related maintenance tasks. Essential reference for anyone responsible for keeping these industrial moulders running reliably in production environments.