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The compound rest handwheel has an indirect- read graduated scale. This means that the dis- tance shown on the scale represents the actual distance the cutting tool moves. The base of the compound rest has another graduated scale used for setting the cutting tool to a specific angle.
Graduated Dial |
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Increments | 0.002" (0.05mm) |
One Full Revolution | 0.200" (5mm) |
Tool Needed | Qty |
Wrench 19mm | 1 |
To set the compound rest at a certain angle:
1.loosen the four hex nuts at the base of the compound rest (see Figure 64).
Hex Nuts |
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Each tool can be quickly indexed to the workpiece by loosening the top handle, rotating the tool post to the desired position, then
Installing Tool |
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Tool Needed | Qty |
Tool Post | ............................................ 1 |
To install a tool in the tool post:
1.adjust the tool post bolts so that the cutting tool can fit underneath them (see figure below).
Tool Post
Cutting
Tool
Bolt
Angle Scale
Figure 64. Compound rest angle adjustments.
2.Rotate the rest to the desired angle, as indi- cated by the scale at the base, then retighten the four hex nuts.
Tip: The first time you set the angle of the compound rest for cutting threads, mark the location on the cross slide as a quick refer- ence point. This will allow you to quickly return the compound rest to that exact angle the next time you need to cut threads.
Figure 65. Example of tool mounted in tool post.
2.5x 0.5" = 1.25").
2.Firmly secure the cutting tool with at least two tool post bolts.
3.Check and adjust cutting tool to spindle cen- terline, as instructed in the next subsection.
Model G0746/G0749 (Mfg. Since 3/13)