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The tailstock is factory aligned with the headstock. We recommend that you take the time to ensure that the tailstock is aligned to your own desired tolerances.
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(% Using a precision level on the bedways, make sure the bedways are level
=`^li\(.% Chuck centering the dead
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)% Get two pieces of steel round stock that are two inches in diameter and six inches long.
*% Center drill both ends of one piece of the round stock. Set the round stock aside for use in
+% Using the other piece of stock, make a dead cen- ter by turning a shoulder to make a shank. Flip the piece over in the chuck and turn a 60º point (see =`^li\(.)%
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,% Place the live center in the tailstock.
.% Turn approximately 0.010" off the diameter.
/% Mount a dial indicator so the dial plunger is on the tailstock barrel before moving the tailstock.
0% Measure the stock diameter with a micrometer.
—If it is thicker at the tailstock end, move the tailstock toward you half of the diameter (=`^li\j (/20).
—If it is thinner at the tailstock end, move the tailstock away from you half the distance of the diameter (=`^li\(020).
('% Turn another 0.010" off of the diameter and check for a taper. Repeat this process as necessary until the desired amount of accuracy is achieved.
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=`^li\(/% Tailstock adjustment option #1. |
=`^li\(0%Tailstock adjustment option #2. |
Tailstock | Offset | |
Lock Nut | ||
Scale | ||
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| Left Offset | |
| Set Screw | |
=`^li\20% Left offset adjustment. |