Using the Tailstock, Drilling with Tailstock

Using the Tailstock

The tailstock (Figure 17) can be used to support workpieces with the use of a live or dead center. Using an MT#3 drill chuck and a drill bit, the lathe can drill or bore holes in the center of a part. The tailstock can also be offset for cutting shallow tapers.

To use the tailstock:

1.Slide the tailstock to the desired position.

2.Pull up on the tailstock lock lever to lock the tailstock in place on the ways.

3.With the tailstock locked, push down the quill lock lever to unlock.

4.Turn the quill feed handle clockwise to feed/ move the quill towards the spindle, or coun- terclockwise to move away from the spindle.

5.Turn the quill lock lever to lock the quill in place.

Quill Feed	Quill Lock Lever
	Tailstock
	Lock
	Lever
	Offset
	Adjustment
Offset
Scale

Figure 17. Tailstock and quill lock handles in

locked position.

Drilling with the

Tailstock

To install the MT#3 drill chuck:

1.With the tailstock locked, unlock the quill lock lever.

2.Turn the quill feed handle clockwise to extend the quill about one inch.

3.Insert the MT#3 chuck (Figure 18) or an MT#3 tapered drill shank into the quill until the taper is firmly seated.

4.Turn the quill feed handle clockwise to feed the drill bit into a rotating workpiece.

5.To remove the chuck taper, turn the quill feed handle counterclockwise until the chuck is pushed out of the tailstock taper.

Figure 18. Setting up tailstock for drilling.

G0492 12" X 36" Combo Lathe/Mill

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G0492 specifications

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