Aligning Headstock Spindle to Tailstock
A misaligned headstock will not give you accurate results and may be dangerous. This procedure takes approximately 30 minutes to complete and requires you to remove and discard the sandpa- per disc if it is installed. If you need help locat- ing any parts of the machine, refer to the parts breakdown.
Tools Needed | Qty |
Socket or Wrench 12mm | ................................... 1 |
Socket or Wrench 1⁄2" | 1 |
Hex Wrench 6mm | 1 |
Hex Wrench 5mm | 1 |
Hex Wrench 4mm | 1 |
Phillips Screwdriver | 1 |
To check headstock/tailstock alignment:
1.DISCONNECT LATHE FROM POWER!
2.Remove the tool rest from the lathe bed.
3.With the spur center and live center installed, slide the tailstock up to the headstock so the tips of the centers are close to each other.
Figure 45. Center tips touching to ensure
alignment.
To align the headstock with the tailstock:
1.DISCONNECT LATHE FROM POWER!
2.Remove the table, dust port, and sandpaper from the sanding disc.
3.Remove the
4.Remove the five cap screws (see Figure 47 on Page 33) that secure the disc housing to the headstock, and remove the disc hous- ing.
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