Grizzly g0462 User Manual
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g0462 Wood Lathe (mfg. since 3/10)
Installing/Removing
Spur center
the tool rest is equipped with a cam-action clamp-
ing system to secure it. When the base lock lever
is tightened, a clamping plate lifts up and secures
the tool rest to the bed.
ing system to secure it. When the base lock lever
is tightened, a clamping plate lifts up and secures
the tool rest to the bed.
Adjusting Tool Rest
If the tool rest unexpectedly moves during
operation, the tool and your hand could be
drawn into the spinning workpiece resulting
in personal injury. ALWAyS make sure all of
the tool rest locks are tight before beginning
operation.
the model g0462 comes with a three-way adjust-
able tool rest (see
able tool rest (see
figure 21).
•
use the base lock lever to secure the tool rest
along the length of the bed.
along the length of the bed.
•
use the pivot arm lock lever to secure the
tool rest at a working distance from the
workpiece.
tool rest at a working distance from the
workpiece.
•
use the tool rest lock lever to adjust the
height and angle of the tool rest relative to the
workpiece.
height and angle of the tool rest relative to the
workpiece.
figure 21. tool rest controls.
Base
Lock Lever
pivot Arm
Lock Lever
tool rest
Lock Lever
For safe and good turning results, we recommend
positioning the tool rest approximately
positioning the tool rest approximately
1
⁄
4
" away
from the workpiece, and approximately
1
⁄
8
" above
the workpiece center line (see
figure 22).
Workpiece
Center Line
Distances
Tool Rest
1
⁄
8
"
1
⁄
4
"
figure 22. tool rest position relative to the
workpiece.
the included mt#2 spur center installs in the
spindle and forces the workpiece to spin with the
spindle.
spindle and forces the workpiece to spin with the
spindle.
typically, the spur center is driven into the
workpiece (see
workpiece (see
Spindle Turning on page 24 for
detailed instructions), then the center is inserted
with the workpiece into the spindle.
with the workpiece into the spindle.
To install the spur center:
1. disConneCt LAthe From poWer!
2. move the tailstock and tool rest a safe work-
ing distance from the headstock.
3. if the faceplate is installed, remove it (refer to
page 22 for detailed instructions).
4. make sure the spur center and the inside of
the spindle are free of debris and oily sub-
stances that could interfere with proper mat-
ing of the parts.
stances that could interfere with proper mat-
ing of the parts.