Using the compound rest using the tool post – Grizzly G0492 User Manual

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G0492 12" X 36" Combo Lathe/Mill

The compound rest is used to cut tapers on parts
or to set the proper infeed angle when threading.
It may also be used to cut specific lengths longitu-
dinally, when set parallel to the spindle axis.

To set the angular position:

1. Loosen the hex nuts, one on each side of the

compound rest (see

Figure 28).

2. Rotate the compound rest to the desired

angular position using the scale.

3. Tighten the two hex nuts. Be sure to not over-

tighten, as you may strip threads or crack or
distort the base casting.

The four-way tool post (

Figure 29) is mounted on

top of the compound rest, and allows a maximum
of four tools to be loaded simultaneously.

The four-way tool post allows for quick indexing
to new tools. This is accomplished by rotating the
top handle counterclockwise and then rotating the
tool post to the desired position. Rotate the top
handle clockwise to lock the tool into position.

Figure 29. Four-way tool post.

Figure 28. Compound rest, scale, and

handwheel.

Scale

Hex Nut

Using the

Compound Rest

Using the Tool Post

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