Installing/removing live center – Grizzly G0462 User Manual

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g0462 Wood Lathe (mfg. since 3/10)

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figure 23. inserting spur center into spindle.

spur Center

5. insert the tapered end of the center into the

spindle, then push it in with a quick, firm
motion (see

figure 23).

6. make sure the center is securely installed by

attempting to pull it out by hand—a properly
installed center will not pull out by hand.

To remove the spur center:

1. disConneCt LAthe From poWer!

2. hold a clean rag under the spindle or wear a

glove to catch the center when you remove
it.

3. insert the knockout tool through the outboard

end of the spindle and firmly tap the center
until it breaks loose (see

figure 24).

figure 24. removing spur center using the

knockout tool.

Knockout tool

before beginning any turning operation

that uses the live center installed into the

tailstock quill, make sure the spur and

live centers are properly aligned (refer to

Aligning Centers on Page 33 for detailed

instructions). failure to head this warning

could result in the workpiece being thrown

from the lathe, resulting in death or serious

personal injury.

Installing/Removing

Live center

the mt#2 live center installs into the tailstock quill
and rotates with the workpiece.

To install the live center:

1. move the tailstock a safe working distance

from the head and tool rest.

2. Loosen the quill lock lever, then rotate the quill

handwheel clockwise until the quill extends
out from the tailstock about 1", as shown in

figure 25.

figure 25. installing the live center into the

tailstock.

Live Center

Quill

Quill

Lock Lever

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