Southbend Gearhead w/ Dro SB10146PF - Manual (Page 81)

For Machines Mfg. Since 3/11 Turn-Nado ® Gearhead Lathes
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S E R V I C E
Figure 114. Compound and cross slide gib adjustment
screws.
Compound Rest
Gib Adjustment Screw
(1 of 2)
Cross Slide
Gib Adjustment Screw
(1 of 2)
Note: Remove the thread dial body and the
carriage lock clamp to access the saddle gib
adjustment screw on the tailstock side (see
Figure 117).
Note: Before adjusting the tailstock gib, loosen
the clamping hex bolts underneath both ends
of the tailstock (see Figure 118) to release the
clamping pressure between the upper and lower
castings. Test the gib adjustment by using the
offset adjustment screws. When you are satisfied
with the setting, retighten the clamping hex
bolts.
Figure 117. Carriage lock clamp.
Carriage
Lock
Clamp
Figures 114–118 show the location of the
adjustment screws for each gib on this machine.
Figure 116. Front saddle gib adjustment screw.
Gib Adjustment
Screw (1 of 2)
Figure 115. One of two rear saddle gib adjustment
screws.
Saddle Rear
Gib Adjustment
Screw (1 of 2)
Figure 118. Tailstock gib adjustment controls.
Gib Adjustment
Screw (1 of 2)
Clamping Hex
Bolt (1 of 2)
Offset Adjustment
Screw (1 of 2)