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Model G0768/G0769 (Mfd. Since 8/15)
Move tailstock toward
front of lathe
1
/
2
the
amount of taper.
Looking down from above.
Figure 41. Adjust tailstock toward the operator.
— 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 42. Adjust tailstock away from operator.
3. Install center in tailstock.
4. Attach a lathe dog to the test stock from Step
1, then mount it between centers, as shown
below.
8. Repeat Steps 5–7 until desired accuracy is
achieved.
Figure 40. Example of stock mounted between
the centers.
5. Turn 0.010" off stock diameter.
6. Mount a test or dial indicator so plunger is on
tailstock quill.
7. Use calipers to measure both ends of the
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
below.