Positioning the headstock, Using the mill table – Grizzly G0492 User Manual

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G0492 12" X 36" Combo Lathe/Mill

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Figure 42. Headstock lock nut.

The mill headstock head can be raised and low-
ered vertically, or rotated left or right up to 90º
degrees to position the cutting tool next to the
workpiece.

To position the spindle head vertically:

1. Make sure the spindle is stopped and the

work area is free from obstructions before
proceeding.

2. Loosen both column lock levers so that the

headstock can freely slide on the column
(

Figure 41).

3. Rotate the mill height handwheel (Figure 41)

to raise or lower the headstock to the desired
position then lock the levers.

Headstock Tilt

Lock Nut

Tilt

Scale

The mill table of the Model G0492 can be moved
in two axes—cross slide and longitudinal feed.
Each of these axes are controlled by graduated
handwheels to accurately position the workpiece
in relation to the tool. To set the power feed for
milling, refer to

Setting Power Feed Rate on

Page 29.

Cross Slide

The cross slide is controlled by the cross slide
handcrank of the lathe shown in

Figure 43.

Longitudinal Feed Control

The longitudinal feed is controlled by the longitu-
dinal handwheel of the lathe, and the lock at the
back of the saddle (see

Figure 43).

Figure 43. Headstock and apron controls.

Longitudinal

Handwheel

Cross Slide Handcrank

Positioning the

Headstock

Figure 41. Headstock lock levers.

Headstock

Lock

Levers

The headstock is heavy. Make sure that

you support the headstock before you

loosen the lock nuts. Ignoring this warning

may allow the headstock to uncontrolla-

bly swing over to the right or left causing

injury or severe lathe/mill damage.

4. While supporting the headstock, use a 17mm

wrench and loosen both left and right head-
stock tilt lock nuts (

Figure 42), then tilt the

headstock to your desired angle. Retighten
the lock nuts.

Using the Mill Table

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