-26- G4002/3 Gear Head Lathes
NOTICE
Do Not forget to lock down the tailstock after
each adjustment.
Figure 31. Adjusting for tailstock end taper.
Figure 32. Tailstock offset adjustment screw.
7. Loosen the tailstock mounting bolt. Adjust
the tailstock offset by the amount of the
taper by turning the adjustment setscrews.
See Figure 32. Turn another .010'' off of
the stock and check for taper. Repeat as
necessary until the desired amount of accu-
racy is achieved.
Adjustment Screw
Lock Screw
If the stock is thinner at the tailstock end, the
tailstock needs to be moved away from the
operator by at least the amount of the
taper. See Figure 31.