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Model G0602/G0752 (Mfg. Since 11/12)
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8. Use calipers to measure both ends of the
workpiece.
— If the test stock is thicker at the tailstock
end, move the tailstock toward the front of
the lathe
1
⁄2 the distance of the amount of
taper (see Figure 40).
9. Repeat Steps 6–8 until the desired accuracy
is achieved.
Move the tailstock toward
the front of the machine half
the distance of the taper
Looking down from above
Figure 40. Adjust tailstock toward the operator.
— If the test stock is thinner at the tailstock
end, move the tailstock toward the back of
the lathe
1
⁄2 the distance of the amount of
taper (see Figure 41).
Move tailstock toward the
back of the machine half
the distance of the taper
Looking down from above
Figure 41. Adjust tailstock away from the
operator.