Grizzly Gear-Head G9036 - Manual (Page 31)

Model g9036 Mfg. 7/08+
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figure 37. Finished dead center.
the tailstock alignment was set at the factory with
the headstock. however, we recommend that you
take the time to ensure that the tailstock is aligned
to your own desired tolerances.
to align the tailstock:
1. Center drill a 6'' long piece of bar stock on
both ends. set it aside for use in step 4.
2. Make a dead center by turning a shoulder
to make a shank. Flip the piece over in the
chuck and turn a 60° point (
see figure 37).
As long as it remains in the chuck, the point
of your center will be accurate to the spindle
axis.
note: Keep in mind that the point will have
to be refinished whenever it is removed and
returned to the chuck.
3. place the live center in your tailstock.
aligning tailstock offsetting tailstock
the tailstock can be offset slightly to cut shallow
tapers. to return the tailstock back to original
position, repeat the process until the centered
position is indicated on the scale and perform the
aligning tailstock instructions.
to set up the tailstock to cut a shallow taper:
1. lock the tailstock in position and loosen the
set screw located on the end of the tailstock
(see
figure 35).
figure 35. tailstock off-set adjustments.
set screw
2. Alternately loosen and tighten the two adjust-
ment screws until the desired offset is indi-
cated on the offset scale (see
figure 36).
3. tighten the set screw located on the end of
the tailstock to lock the setting.
figure 36. offset scale.
offset scale
Adjustment screw