Southbend SB1059F User Manual

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For Machines Mfg. Since 3/11
EVS Toolroom Lathe w/DRO
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Figure 117. Compound and cross slide gib adjustment 
screws.
Compound Rest
Gib Adjustment Screw
(1 of 2)
Cross Slide
Gib Adjustment Screw
(1 of 2)
Note: 
Remove the thread dial body and the 
carriage lock clamp to access the saddle gib 
adjustment screw on the tailstock side (see 
Figure 120).
Note: 
Before adjusting the tailstock gib, loosen 
the clamping hex bolts underneath both ends 
of the tailstock (see Figure 121) to release the 
clamping pressure between the upper and lower 
castings. Test the gib adjustment by using the 
offset adjustment screws. When you are satisfied 
with the setting, retighten the clamping hex 
bolts.
Figure 120. Carriage lock clamp.
Carriage 
Lock
Clamp
Figures 117–121 show the location of the 
adjustment screws for each gib on this machine.
Figure 119. Front saddle gib adjustment screw.
Gib Adjustment
Screw (1 of 2)
Figure 118. One of two rear saddle gib adjustment 
screws.
Saddle Rear
Gib Adjustment
Screw (1 of 2)
Figure 121. Tailstock gib adjustment controls.
Gib Adjustment
Screw (1 of 2)
Clamping Hex
Bolt (1 of 2)
Offset Adjustment
Screw (1 of 2)