Grizzly G8622 instruction manual Tilting Spindle Table Insert, Spindle tilt control and gauge

The Model G8622 Shaper has a tilting spindle feature to allow a wider variety of profiles. Spindles can be tilted when needed as long as the cutterheads do not hit the table insert or table during operation. ALWAYS adjust and check the spindle tilt BEFORE you turn the shaper on.

Figure 30 shows the tilt wheel that controls the tilting feature. Notice that on the other side of the shaper, there is an angle guide located below the vertical adjustment wheel. This will show you the present angle of spindle tilt.

Tilt Control

Angle Guide

Figure 30. Spindle tilt control and gauge.

Never adjust the spindle tilt when the shaper is running. The cutterhead may come in contact with the table or table insert and break apart, throwing shards of metal through the air. These metal chunks will be flying extremely fast and could cause death or severe injury.

The Model G8622 is supplied with a special table insert that allows room for the spindle to tilt. Using this insert offers more support for the workpiece and reduces the amount of chips that can fall into the machine.

The table insert must be flush with the top of the table. To adjust the insert:

1.Remove the three Phillips® head screws that hold the cast iron insert in place.

2.By using a straightedge and a screwdriver, turn the barrel screws clockwise or counter- clockwise to level the cast iron insert with the top surface of the table as shown in Figure 31.

Figure 31. Leveling table insert

(guard removed for clarity).

3.Inspect the table insert with the straightedge positioned from both side-to-side and front- to-back to ensure that the insert is flush with the table. Replace and secure the Phillips® head screws.