Adjusting Tool Rest Height
1.Loosen the tool rest lock handle and adjust the angle or height of the tool rest.
2.Position the tool rest approximately 1⁄4" away from the workpiece and approximately 1⁄8" above the workpiece center line (Figure 14).
Workpiece
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Tool Rest
Figure 14. Tool rest position relative to
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3.Re-tighten the tool rest lock handle to secure the tool rest in position.
Outboard Tool Rest
When the workpiece is larger than 20" in diam- eter, mount the workpiece on the outboard side of the lathe and use the outboard tool rest.
To use the outboard tool rest:
1.While firmly holding the tool rest support rod, loosen the lock levers shown in Figure 15.
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Figure 15. Outboard tool rest assembly.
2.Adjust the tool rest support rod so that it rests firmly on the floor.
3.Adjust the position and height of the tool rest for your operation.
Note: As with the inboard tool rest, make sure the outboard tool rest is approximately 1⁄4" away from the workpiece and approximately 1⁄8" above the workpiece center line.
4.Firmly re-tighten all lock levers before starting the operation.
Model G0694 (Mfg. Since 1/09) |