9.0Adjustments
9.1Headstock and tailstock
movement
To slide the headstock or tailstock, swing the locking handle (A, Figure 13) backward or forward until the headstock/tailstock can slide freely.
When the headstock/tailstock is positioned, rotate the locking handle to tighten it securely.
To remove headstock, tailstock or toolrest base from the bed, unscrew and remove either of the stop bolts (B, Figure 13). After
For most turning operations, except outboard turning, the headstock should be positioned at the left end of the bed, and only the tailstock moved to accommodate the workpiece.
Figure 13
(shown with optional spindle comparator bracket)
9.2Cam tightness
If the headstock, tailstock or tool rest base does not tighten properly down against the Lathe bed when the locking handle is tightened, it may need adjusting. Figure 14 uses the tailstock as the example:
1.Unscrew and remove the stop bolt on the end of the lathe bed (B, Figure 13) and slide the tailstock off the end of the bed.
2.Turn the tailstock on its side, and tighten the lock nut with a wrench. See Figure 14.
3.Mount tailstock on bed and insert the stop bolt at the end of the bed.
Figure 14
9.3Tool support
A 14” tool support is provided with your Lathe. It is designed to allow adjustment for height, position on the bed, and angle to the work.
Loosen the locking handle on the tool support base (C, Figure 15) to slide the support base forward or back, and to angle it to the bed. Tighten the locking handle firmly before operating the Lathe.
Loosen the small handle (D, Figure 15) to raise or lower the tool support and angle it to the work. Tighten the handle before operating the Lathe.
The small handle (D, Figure 15) can be inserted into one of three holes on the tool support base. The position shown in Figure 15 is preferred so that the locking handle contacts the groove in the tool rest shaft.
9.4Locking handles
Each small locking handle such as D, Figure 15 can be rotated to a more convenient position. Simply lift up on the handle, rotate it on the pin, then release it, making sure it seats itself on the pin.
Figure 15
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