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Model G0746/G0749 (Mfg. Since 3/13)
3. Position the steady rest with the base clamp
where required to properly support the
workpiece, then tighten the bottom hex nut
shown in Figure 59 to secure it in place.
4. Loosen the hex nut that secures the top half
of the steady rest and open the top, as shown
in Figure 60.
5. Loosen the three thumb knobs so the finger
positions can be adjusted.
6. Use the finger adjustment knobs to position
the bottom two fingers so they barely touch
the workpiece, as shown in Figure 60.
7. Close the steady rest, then use the finger
adjustment knobs to adjust all the finger tips
so they just touch the workpiece without
causing deflection.
Note: The finger tips should properly support
the workpiece along the spindle centerline
while still allowing it to freely rotate.
8. Tighten the thumb knobs to secure the set-
tings.
Note: To reduce the effects of friction, lubricate
the fingers with anti-seize lubricant during opera-
tion.
Figure 60. Workpiece mounted in the steady
rest.
Steady Rest
Tools Needed Qty
Open-End Wrench 24mm .................................. 1
Open-End Wrench 36mm ................................. 1
To install and use the steady rest:
1. DISCONNECT LATHE FROM POWER!
2. Thoroughly clean all mating surfaces, then
place the steady rest base on the bedways
so the triangular notch fits over the bedway
prism.
The steady rest supports long shafts and can be
mounted anywhere along the length of the bed-
way
.
Familiarize yourself with the steady rest com-
ponents shown below
to better understand the
controls.
Figure 59. Steady rest components.
Thumb
Knob
Finger
Adjustment
Knob
Finger
Hex Nut
Hex Nut