Changing tool posts – Grizzly G0516 User Manual

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G0516 Lathe/Mill

Figure 20. Removing tool post lock handle.

Figure 22. Optional quick change tool post

installed.

Figure 21. Removing tool post.

Changing

Tool Posts

The Model G0516 comes with a turret tool post.
Grizzly also offers quick change tool post as an
optional accessory to the Model G0516. Both tool
posts can be removed and replaced in the same
manner.

To change a tool post from the compound
rest:

1.

Rotate the tool post lock handle counter-
clockwise to remove it as in

Figure 20.

2.

Pull the installed tool post straight up to
remove it from the compound slide, as
shown in

Figure 21.

3.

Replace the new tool post on the compound
slide.

4.

Position the tool post to its intended working
angle.

5.

Replace the tool post lock handle and tighten
it to keep the tool post secured in place.
Figure 22 shows the quick change tool post
installed.

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