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Model G0765 (Mfd. Since 5/15)
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Move tailstock toward
front of lathe
1
/
2
the
amount of taper.
Looking down from above.
Figure 34. Adjust tailstock toward the operator.
Note: As long as this dead center remains in
the chuck, the point of the center will remain
true to the spindle centerline. The point will
have to be refinished whenever the center is
removed and then returned to the chuck.
3. Install center in tailstock.
4. Attach lathe dog to test stock from Step 1,
then mount it between centers, as shown in
Figure below.
— If test stock is thinner at tailstock end,
move tailstock toward back of lathe
1
⁄
2
the
distance of taper amount, as shown below.
Looking down from above.
Move tailstock toward
back of lathe
1
/
2
the
amount of taper.
Figure 35. Adjust tailstock away from the
operator.
8. Repeat Steps 5–7 until desired accuracy is
achieved.
Figure 33. Example of stock mounted between
the centers.
5. Turn 0.010" off stock diameter.
6. Mount test or dial indicator so plunger is on
tailstock quill.
7. Use calipers to measure both ends of
workpiece.
— If test stock is thicker at tailstock end,
move tailstock toward front of lathe
1
⁄2 the
distance of the amount of taper, as shown
in the Figure below.