Grizzly Gear-Head G9036 - Manual (Page 32)

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Model g9036 Mfg. 7/08+
8. loosen the tailstock lock lever and adjust the
tailstock offset by the amount of the taper
by turning the adjustment screw (
figure
41). turn another 0.010'' off of the stock and
check for taper. repeat as necessary until
the desired amount of accuracy is achieved.
— if the stock is thinner at the tailstock end,
the tailstock needs to be moved away from
the operator by at least the amount of the
taper (
figure 40).
figure 40. Adjusting for tailstock end taper.
looking down from above.
NOTICE
do not forget to lock the tailstock to the
ways after each adjustment.
figure 41. tailstock adjustment locations.
Adjustment screw
figure 38. Bar stock mounted on centers.
7. Measure the stock with a micrometer. if the
stock is wider at the tailstock end, the tailstock
needs to be moved toward the operator the
amount of the taper (
figure 39).
figure 39. Adjusting for headstock end taper.
looking down from above.
5. turn approximately 0.010" off the diameter.
6. Mount a dial indicator so that the plunger is
on the tailstock barrel ( figure 39).
4. Attach a lathe dog at the spindle end to the
bar stock from step 1 and mount it between
the centers (as shown in figure 38).