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APRON
The function of the Apron is to support the toolpost, and to be carried along the
workpiece by the lead screw.
Use the Control Lever (V) to start the mo-
tion of the Spindle, and to rotate it forward
or reverse.
To operate the lever, push it toward the
headstock, then move it up or down. Mov-
ing the lever down will cause the spindle
to rotate forward, moving it up will cause
the spindle to rotate in reverse. Placing the
lever in the middle will cause the spindle
not to rotate.
The Half Nut Lever (X) for engaging the
lead screw is mounted on the right side
of the apron.
The Half Nut Lever (X) is used to engage
or remove the half nut from the lead screw.
This lever is mounted on the front of the
apron. Engage the half nut only when mov-
ing the apron in a longitudinal direction
along the workpiece.
The Cross/Longitudinal Feed Lever (Y) is used to determine the direction of travel of
the tool on the workpiece. With the lever up, and the gear engaged, the apron will travel
in a longitudinal direction along the workpiece; for example when threading. With the
lever down, and the half nut disengaged, the tool post will travel horizontally across the
workpiece; for example when face cutting.
Note: The interlock will prevent the half nut from being engaged when the Feed Lever
(Y) is down in the cross feed position.
For threading, put the Feed rod & Leadscrew Exchange Lever (BB) to the right to start
the lead screw, then move the Cross/Longitudinal Feed Lever (Y) to the center, and
engage the half nut, using the Half Nut Lever (X). This will cause the lead screw to
rotate, and the apron to move to the right.
You can also control the direction of travel of the apron using the Direction Control (F).
Rotating this control to the right will cause the carriage to move to the right. Rotating
this control to the left will cause the apron to move to the left.
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Fig.9 The Apron.Fig.9 The Apron.