Description
Number of Pages: 38
This is a reproduction, not a photocopy, of an original Clausing 12-inch Step Drive Lathe 5900 Series Operating Instructions and Parts Manual. This manual covers the following Step Drive models: 5930, 5931, 5932, 5933, 5935, 5936, 5937, and 5938. Read the full contents below for information contained in this manual.
We have a manual for the accessories and attachments available for the Clausing 12″ 5900 lathes here:
Contents
INSTALLATION
Dimension Drawing………………………………..2
Foundation………………………………………3
Cleaning………………………………………..3
Moving and Lifting……………………………….3
Electrical Connections……………………………4
Anchoring……………………………………….4
Leveling………………………………………..4
LUBRICATION
Lubrication Chart………………………………..5
OPERATION……………………………………….6
Functional Diagram……………………………….7
Back Gear Controls……………………………….7
Spindle Speeds…………………………………..8
Headstock……………………………………….8
Quick-Change Gear Box…………………………….9
Carriage……………………………………….10
Tool Holders……………………………………11
Tailstock………………………………………11
Chucks and Face Plates…………………………..11
MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS
Preventive Maintenance…………………………..12
Clutch Adjustment……………………………….12
Carriage Bearing Plates………………………….12
Gibs…………………………………………..12
Shear Pin………………………………………13
Spindle Bearings………………………………..13
Timing Belt…………………………………….14
Motor Belt……………………………………..14
Parts List and Diagrams……………………… 16-38
We also have owner’s manuals for the different Clausing 12″ 5900 Series Metal Lathes here:
CLAUSING 12″ 5900 Series Variable SPD Metal Lathe Instruction & Part Manual 502099 & Below
CLAUSING 12″ 5900 Series Variable SPD Metal Lathe Instruction & Part Manual 502100 and Higher
CLAUSING 12″ 5900 Series Step-Pulley Metal Lathe Instruction & Part Manual
Overview
I have collected this information for many years and have found the information they contain to be priceless in using and setting up the machines properly. I believe this manual will be a valuable resource of knowledge that will provide a lot of helpful information that is often hard to find. My manuals are not photocopies. I maintain a high standard of quality in my reproductions. Most of the manuals I reproduce look better than their originals. I have professionally digitally edited every page,and removed stains, wrinkles and handwriting. All of the manuals are printed on thick white paper to withstand shop wear and tear; they are then comb bound with heavy cover pages so they lie flat on the workbench.
