Compound Rest
The compound rest is used to cut tapers on parts or to set the proper infeed angle when threading. It may also be used to cut specific lengths longitu- dinally, when set parallel to the spindle axis.
1.Loosen the hex nuts, one on each side of the compound rest (see Figure 28).
2.Rotate the compound rest to the desired angular position using the scale.
3.Tighten the two hex nuts. Be sure to not over- tighten, as you may strip threads or crack or distort the base casting.
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Figure 28. Compound rest, scale, and
handwheel.
Figure 29.
G0492 12" X 36" Combo Lathe/Mill