Apron
The function of the Apron is to support the toolpost, and to be carried along the workpiece by the lead screw.
1.Use the Control Lever (V) to start the mo- tion of the Spindle, and to rotate it forward or reverse.
2.To operate the lever, push it toward the headstock, then move it up or down. Mov- ing the lever down will cause the spindle to rotate forward, moving it up will cause the spindle to rotate in reverse. Placing the lever in the middle will cause the spindle not to rotate.
3.The Half Nut Lever (X) for engaging the lead screw is mounted on the right side of the apron.
4.The Half Nut Lever (X) is used to engage or remove the half nut from the lead screw. This lever is mounted on the front of the
apron. Engage the half nut only when mov-
ing the apron in a longitudinal directionFig.9 The Apron. along the workpiece.
5.The Cross/Longitudinal Feed Lever (Y) is used to determine the direction of travel of the tool on the workpiece. With the lever up, and the gear engaged, the apron will travel in a longitudinal direction along the workpiece; for example when threading. With the lever down, and the half nut disengaged, the tool post will travel horizontally across the workpiece; for example when face cutting.
6.Note: The interlock will prevent the half nut from being engaged when the Feed Lever
(Y)is down in the cross feed position.
7.For threading, put the Feed rod & Leadscrew Exchange Lever (BB) to the right to start the lead screw, then move the Cross/Longitudinal Feed Lever (Y) to the center, and engage the half nut, using the Half Nut Lever (X). This will cause the lead screw to rotate, and the apron to move to the right.
8.You can also control the direction of travel of the apron using the Direction Control (F). Rotating this control to the right will cause the carriage to move to the right. Rotating this control to the left will cause the apron to move to the left.
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