Grizzly G0658 Adjusting Tailstock Adjusting Tool Rest, To position the tailstock along the bed

Figure 22. Tool rest controls.

2. Re-engage the release lever to lock the tool rest base in place.

—If the release lever will not lock or release (either too loose or too tight), then loosen or tighten the tool rest base mounting nut (located on the underside of the tool rest base) in small increments as needed to achieve the proper clamping pressure. Refer to Figure 21.

To adjust the tool rest:

1. Loosen the lock handle (Figure 22) and adjust the tool rest vertically and/or swivel it as needed, then tighten the lock handle.

G0657/G0658 Benchtop Lathe

Adjusting Tailstock Adjusting Tool Rest

The tailstock is equipped with a cam-action clamping system to secure it to the lathe bed. When the lever is engaged, a locking plate lifts and secures the tailstock to the bed.

To position the tailstock along the bed:

1.Loosen the release lever and move the tailstock to the desired position (Figure 20).

The tool rest base is equipped with a cam-action clamping system to secure it to the lathe bed. When the lever is engaged, a locking plate lifts up and secures the tool rest base to the bed.

To position the tool rest base along the bed:

1.Loosen the release lever and slide the tool rest base along the bed (Figure 22).

Lathe Bed

Release

Lever

Figure 20. Tailstock controls.

2.Re-engage the release lever.

—If the release lever will not lock or release the tailstock (either too loose or too tight), loosen or tighten the tailstock mounting nut (located on the underside of the tailstock) in small increments as needed to achieve the proper clamping pressure (Figure 21).

Tailstock Mounting Nut

Figure 21. Release lever adjustment.

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Tool Rest Base

Lathe Bed

Lock Handle

Release

Lever