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13" Heavy 13® Gearhead Lathe

 

 

 

Half Nut Adjustment

The clamping pressure of the half nut is fully adjustable with a gib that can be loosened or tightened by two set screws. Use this procedure to adjust the half nut if it becomes loose from wear, or it is too tight for your preferences. A half nut that is too loose will make it difficult to produce accurate work. A half nut that is too tight will increase the rate of wear on itself and the leadscrew.

V-Belts

V-belts stretch and wear with use, so check the tension on a monthly basis to ensure optimal power transmission. Replace all of the V-belts as a matched set if any of them show signs of glazing, fraying, or cracking.

Tools Needed:

Qty

Phillips Screwdriver #2

1

Open End Wrench 24mm

1

Tool Needed:

Qty

Hex Wrench 3mm

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To adjust the half nut:

1.Disengage the half nut, then remove the thread dial.

2.Turn the two set screws (see Figure 121) clockwise to tighten the half nut and counterclockwise to loosen it.

Note: Make sure to turn the set screws in even amounts so that one end of the gib does not become tighter than the other.

Set

Screws

Figure 121. Half nut gib adjustment.

3.Engage/disengage the half nut several times and notice how it feels. The half nut is correctly adjusted when it has a slight drag while opening and closing. The movement should not be too stiff or too sloppy.

4.Repeat Steps 2–3, if necessary, until you are satisfied with the half nut pressure.

5.Re-install the thread dial.

To adjust the V-belts:

1.DISCONNECT LATHE FROM POWER!

2.Remove the end gear cover and the motor access panel to expose the V-belts and pulleys (see Figure 122).

End Gear Cover

Motor Access

Panel

Figure 122. End gear cover and motor access panel.

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SB specifications

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