Southbend SB1059F User Manual

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For Machines Mfg. Since 3/11

EVS Toolroom Lathe w/DRO

The follow rest mounts to the saddle with two 
cap screws (see Figure 56). It is used on long, 
slender parts to prevent workpiece deflection 
from the pressure of the cutting tool during 
operation. Adjust the follow rest fingers in the 
same manner as the those on the steady rest.

To reduce the effects of friction, lubricate 

the brass finger tips with generous lubricant 
during operation.

The carriage and compound rest have locks that 
can be tightened to provide additional rigidity 
during operation, especially during heavy cuts.

See Figure 57 to identify the locations of the 
locks for each device.

  Rotate the rest to the desired angle, as 

indicated by the scale at the base, then 
retighten the two hex nuts.

The first time you set the angle of the 
compound rest for cutting threads, mark 
the location on the cross slide as a quick 
reference point. This will allow you to 
quickly return the compound rest to that 
exact angle the next time you need to cut 
threads.

The compound rest handwheel has an indirect-
read graduated scale. This means that the 
distance shown on the scale represents the actual 
distance the cutting tool moves. The base of the 
compound rest has another graduated scale used 
for setting the cutting tool to a specific angle.

Graduated Dial
Increments ....................................0.001" (0.02mm)
One Full Revolution .....................0.100" (2.54mm)

Wrench 14mm ....................................................... 1

  Loosen the two hex nuts at the base of the 

compound rest (1 of 2 shown in Figure 58).