Southbend SB1001 - Manual (Page 57)

For Machines Mfg. Since 8/11 Model SB1001 8K ™ Lathe
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S E R V I C E
Cross Slide & Compound Rest
Gibs
The gibs for the cross slide and compound
rest are flat bars that are held between the
component and the dovetail way by the gib
screws (see Figures 90–91).
Adjust these gib screws in the same manner as
the carriage gib screws.
Figure 90. Cross slide gib components.
Gib
Gib
Screws
Figure 91. Compound rest gib components.
Gib
Gib Screws
Adjusting Drive Belts
Drive belts stretch and wear with use, so check
the tension on a regular basis to ensure optimal
power transmission. Replace the belts if they
show signs of glazing, fraying, or cracking.
Tools Needed: Qty
Wrench 16mm .......................................................1
Wrench 17mm .......................................................1
To adjust the drive belts:
1. DISCONNECT LATHE FROM POWER!
2. Open the end cover, then loosen the pivot
block hex nut (see Figure 92). This will
allow the tensioning bolt to change the
position of the idler pulley in the next step.
Figure 92. Drive belt tensioning controls.
Pivot
Block
Apply
Pressure
Here
Idler
Pulley
Tensioning Bolt