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The tailstock is factory aligned with the headstock. We
recommend that you take the time to ensure that the
tailstock is aligned to your own desired tolerances.
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(% Using a precision level on the bedways, make sure
the bedways are level side-to-side and front-to-back.
If the lathe is not level, correct this condition by
shimming the lathe base before proceeding.
)% Get two pieces of steel round stock that are two
inches in diameter and six inches long.
*% Center drill both ends of one piece of the round
stock. Set the round stock aside for use in Jk\g-%
+% Using the other piece of stock, make a dead cen-
ter by turning a shoulder to make a shank. Flip the
piece over in the chuck and turn a 60º point (see
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,% Place the live center in the tailstock.
-% Attach a lathe dog to the round stock and mount it
between centers%
.% Turn approximately 0.010" off the diameter.
/% Mount a dial indicator so the dial plunger is on the
tailstock barrel before moving the tailstock.
0% Measure the stock diameter with a micrometer.
— If it is thicker at the tailstock end, move the
tailstock toward you half of the diameter (=`^li\j
(/20).
— If it is thinner at the tailstock end, move the
tailstock away from you half the distance of the
diameter (=`^li\(020).
('% Turn another 0.010" off of the diameter and check
for a taper. Repeat this process as necessary until
the desired amount of accuracy is achieved.
=`^li\(.% Chuck centering the dead
center.
=`^li\(/% Tailstock adjustment option #1.
=`^li\(0%Tailstock adjustment option #2.
Left Offset
Set Screw
Offset
Scale
Tailstock
Lock Nut
=`^li\20% Left offset adjustment.