Grizzly G4000 manual Steady Rest, Follow Rest

Steady Rest Follow Rest

The steady rest supports long, small diameter stock that otherwise could not be turned. The steady rest can also replace the tailstock to allow for cutting tool access at the outboard end of your workpiece.

To mount the steady rest :

1.Secure to bedway from below with the lock- ing plate.

2.A single M8-1.25 x 55mm cap screw, along with a nut and washer, holds the steady rest in place. See Figure 5.

3.The sliding fingers on the center steady rest should receive periodic lubrication while in use to prevent premature wear.

Sliding Fingers

Cap Screw

Figure 5. Steady rest in place.

The follow rest is normally used with small diam- eter stock to prevent the workpiece from ''spring- ing'' under pressure from the turning tool. To install the follow rest:

1.The follow rest is secured to the saddle with two cap screws. See Figure 6.

2.The sliding fingers on the follow rest are similar to those on the steady rest, and should be lubricated to prevent premature wear.

Cap Screws

Figure 6. Follow rest secured to saddle.

G4000 9'' x 19'' Lathe -11-