Grizzly G0740 owner manual Mounting Workpiece Between Centers

Mounting Workpiece Between Centers

1.DISCONNECT LATHE FROM POWER!

2.Drill center holes in both ends of the workpiece.

3.install a dead center in the spindle with a lathe dog and a chuck or faceplate, then install a live center or carbide-tipped dead center in the tailstock.

4.lubricate the workpiece center holes, then mount the workpiece between the centers and hold it in place with light pressure from the tailstock center.

5.seat the center firmly into the quill by rotating the quill handwheel clockwise to apply pres- sure against the workpiece (see the example in Figure 55).

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Figure 55. Example photo of a workpiece

mounted between the centers.

Only apply enough pressure to securely mount the workpiece between centers. Avoid over-tight- ening the center against the workpiece, or it may become difficult to remove later. Also, over- tightening will result in excessive friction and heat, which may damage the workpiece or center.

Model G0740 (Mfg. Since 11/12)