Cutting tool, Copy stylus – Grizzly Wood Copy Attachment G2891 User Manual

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G2891 Lathe Copy Attachment

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Cutting tool

The cutting tool can be positioned closer or far-

ther away from the workpiece by loosening the

setscrew at the top of the cutting tool collar. Use

an 8mm Allen

®

wrench to make collar adjust-

ments. To install or replace the cutting tool:

1.

Loosen the setscrew on the cutting tool col-

lar.

2.

Insert the cutting tool with the triangular

cutting edge up. See figure 10.

3.

Tighten the setscrew.

figure 10.

Cutting tool and setscrew.

Copy Stylus

To ensure the greatest level of precision while

copying from a template or a master profile, it is

essential that the Copy Stylus is properly posi-

tioned at the underside of the travelling carriage.

When adjusting the stylus, keep in mind that its

follower edge should be centered on the tem-

plate or master profile, so the narrowest point fits

securely within the profile. To adjust the stylus:

1.

Center your master profile on the copy cen-

ters, or attach your profile template to the

attachment brackets included on the front

of the Copy Attachment body. Insert the

stylus so the rounded edge of the follower

contacts the master. See figure 11.

2.

Be sure that your template or master profile

is perfectly parallel to the Copy Attachment

bed by repeating the procedures used to

check alignment between the lathe centers

and the Copy Attachment. This time, move

the stylus from one end of the template or

master profile to the other by turning the

longitudinal handwheel. The cross-slide

handwheel will allow you to adjust the loca-

tion of the stylus, so you can find points

on either end of the profile which will allow

you to ensure proper alignment. Adjust the

stylus height until the follower edge is cen-

tered on the template or profile. Tighten the

setscrew to secure the stylus.

figure 11.

Stylus follower edge.

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