Grizzly g0749, g0746 Removing Center from Tailstock, Mounting Workpiece Between Centers

3.Use the quill handwheel to feed the quill out from the casting approximately 1”.

Note: The maximum quill travel is 4 3⁄4", but we do not recommend extending the quill more than 2" or stability and accuracy will be reduced.

4.insert the center into the tailstock quill.

5.seat the center firmly into the quill during workpiece installation by rotating the quill handwheel clockwise to apply pressure with the center engaged in the center hole in the workpiece.

Note: Only apply enough pressure with the tailstock quill to securely mount the work- piece between centers. Avoid overtightening the center against the workpiece, or it may become difficult to remove later, and it will result in excessive friction and heat, which may damage the workpiece and center.

Removing Center from Tailstock

to remove the center from the quill, hold onto it with a gloved hand or shop rag, then rotate the quill handwheel counterclockwise to draw the quill back into the casting until the center releases.

Mounting Workpiece Between Centers

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2.drill center holes in both ends of the work- piece.

3.install a dead center in the spindle with a lathe dog and a chuck, faceplate or drive plate, then install a live center or carbide- tipped dead center in the tailstock.

4.lubricate the workpiece center holes, then mount it between the centers and hold it in place with light pressure from the tailstock center.

5.seat the center firmly into the quill by rotating the quill handwheel clockwise to apply pres- sure against the workpiece (see example in figure below).

Figure 58. Example photo of a workpiece

mounted between the centers.

Note: Only apply enough pressure to securely mount the workpiece between centers. Avoid over-tightening the center against the workpiece, or it may become difficult to remove later. Also, over-tightening will result in excessive friction and heat, which may damage the workpiece or center.