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For Machines Mfg. Since 7/09
Model SB1016/SB1036
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Power Feed Controls
The headstock feed direction lever shown in 
Figure 89 controls the direction the carriage 
moves. However, it is important to understand 
that there is a direction change relationship 
between the headstock feed direction lever and 
the apron feed direction knob (see Figure 90). 
The apron feed direction knob and the headstock 
feed direction lever reverse the feed direction of 
each other. For example:
When the apron feed direction knob is 
s
pushed-in, the direction of carriage travel 
shown on the headstock feed direction lever 
plate is applicable only when threading. For 
feeding, the directions shown will be opposite.
When the apron feed direction knob is pulled-
s
out, the direction of carriage travel shown on 
the headstock feed direction plate is accurate 
only when feeding. For threading, the 
directions shown will be opposite.
On this lathe, both the carriage and cross slide 
have power feed capability. The power feed 
system is protected by an adjustable feed rod 
clutch located on the input side of the apron. 
The rate that these components move (feed rate) 
is controlled by how the quick change gearbox 
levers are configured.
Feed rate and spindle speed must be considered 
together. The sources you use to determine the 
optimum spindle speed for an operation will also 
provide the optimal feed rate to use with that 
spindle speed. Often, the experienced machinist 
will use the feeds and speeds given in their 
reference charts or web calculators as a starting 
point, then make minor adjustments to the feed 
rate (and sometimes spindle speed) to achieve 
the best results.
The carriage can also be driven by the leadscrew 
for threading operations. However, this section 
covers using the power feed option only for non-
threading operations. To learn how to power the 
carriage for threading operations, refer to the 
Threading Controls section Page 56.
Power Feed
Figure 89. Headstock feed direction lever.
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ORWARD
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EUTRAL
The main benefit of the apron feed direction 
knob shown in Figure 90 is that it changes the 
direction of the selected feed without having 
to stop the lathe, and walk over and shift the 
headstock feed direction lever. 
The feed selection knob shown in Figure 90 
engages either the carriage or cross slide feed.
The apron feed direction knob and the 
headstock feed direction lever reverse the 
feed direction of each other. Before and after 
power feed operations, push-in the apron 
feed direction knob to the "normal position". 
Otherwise, if it is left pulled out, another lathe 
operator may move refer to the headstock 
plate and select a feed direction selection 
lever to his desired, only to suddenly realize 
when feeding begins, the feed movement is 
opposite what was shown causing possible 
carriage crash!
Figure 90. Apron feed knobs
.
Feed Selection Knob
Feed Direction
Knob