Faceplate, Extension bed – Grizzly G5979 User Manual
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G5979 Wood Lathe
The faceplate is used when turning plates, bowls
and vases. The headstock spur must be removed
before installing the faceplate. To install the face-
plate:
1.
Remove the headstock spur using the push
rod.
2.
Using two wrenches, thread on and tighten
the faceplate/workpiece assembly onto the
threaded spindle. Be sure to secure the face-
plate tightly with two wrenches.
Faceplate
Figure 10.
Attaching the faceplate.
The extension bed mounts to the left hand side of
the main lathe bed. To attach the extension bed:
1.
Align the mounting holes of the extension
bed and the main lathe bed.
2.
Using the M10-1.5 x 25 cap screws and M10
lock washers, attach the extension bed.
3.
Be sure to securely tighten the cap screws.
The extension bed does not have to be per-
fectly level.
Extension Bed
Figure 11.
Attaching extension table.