Setting Power Feed Rate
Follow the example below to better understand how to set the lathe power feed.
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Hex Wrenches 4 & 5mm | 1 Ea |
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To set power feed for 0.04 in./rev.: |
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1.DISCONNECT LATHE FROM POWER!
2.Gather two 80T and two 20T gears.
Note: All change gears are stamped with the number of teeth they have except the 20T gears, which are black.
3.Remove end cover.
4.Remove cap screws and flat washers that secure existing gears.
5.Loosen hex nut shown in Figure 52, and pivot adjuster down to disengage gears from each other.
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B
D
C
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Figure 52. Adjuster and change gears.
6.Remove existing A, B, C and D change gears (see Figure 52). Note: Some gears may be difficult to remove due to excess grease and debris. Once they are removed, clean gears with mineral spirits and wipe them down with a clean rag.
7.Replace A and C gears with 20T gears, and B and D gears with 80T gears (see Figure 55 on Page 43). The printed gear letters should face outward.
8.Reposition adjuster so gears mesh, tighten adjuster hex nut, then secure gears with cap screws and flat washers removed earlier.
9.Re-install end cover.
10.Push half nut lever down to engage power feed (see Figure 53).
Half Nut
Lever
Disengaged
Halfnut
Lever
Engaged
Figure 53. Half nut lever engaged.
The lathe is now set for a power feed rate of 0.04 in./rev.
Model G0765 (Mfd. Since 12/13) |