Beaver 36" Gap Bed Lathe Service Manual
Service manual for the Beaver 36" gap bed lathe model 3400, manufactured by Rockwell Manufacturing Co. of Canada. This workshop manual provides detailed guidance on lathe bed assembly, headstock with 4-step V-pulley drive system, tailstock assembly, and tool rest. Installation sections cover power requirements for 1/4 to 1/3 h.p. motors at various speeds, enabling you to configure the machine for your specific workshop needs. Maintenance sections address sealed-for-life bearings and routine care procedures. The manual includes practical turning techniques for work between centres and face plate turning, along with descriptions of essential cutting tools—gouge, skew chisel, spear-point chisel, round-nose chisel, and parting tool. Belt adjustment procedures and proper setup protocols ensure safe, efficient operation, with safety guidelines throughout emphasizing correct practices for lathe operation and workpiece handling.
Documentation must be downloaded on a computer (PC, Mac, or Linux).
Do not use a smartphone or tablet to download documentation; they generally lack sufficient memory capacity to handle large files, and few users know how to locate the download folder on these devices.
Once downloaded, you can use it right away and even print the pages you need, or use your smartphone in photo mode to translate into the language of your choice: Google Translate
Document Details
- Format
- Pages
- 5
- Size
- 4.6 MB
- Category
- Machine Tools