Jet geared head engine lathe - 12 speeds - 13" x 40" model- gh-1340w-3 Guía Del Usuario
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Tailstock
The tailstock (A, Fig. 13) slides on a v-way and
can be locked at any location by a clamping
lever. The tailstock has a heavy duty spindle
with a Morse Taper #3.
can be locked at any location by a clamping
lever. The tailstock has a heavy duty spindle
with a Morse Taper #3.
Leadscrew and Feed Rod
The leadscrew (B, Fig. 13) and feed rod (C, Fig.
13) are mounted on the front of the machine
bed. They are connected to the gearbox at the
left for automatic feed and lead, and are
supported by bushings on both ends. Both are
equipped with brass shear pins.
13) are mounted on the front of the machine
bed. They are connected to the gearbox at the
left for automatic feed and lead, and are
supported by bushings on both ends. Both are
equipped with brass shear pins.
Gear Box
The gear box (D, Fig. 13) is made from high
quality cast iron and is mounted to the left side
of the machine bed.
quality cast iron and is mounted to the left side
of the machine bed.
Steady Rest
The steady rest (E, Fig. 13) serves as a support
for shafts on the free tailstock end. The steady
rest is mounted on the bedway and secured
from below with a bolt, nut and locking plate.
The sliding fingers require continuous lubrication
at the contact points with the workpiece to
prevent premature wear.
for shafts on the free tailstock end. The steady
rest is mounted on the bedway and secured
from below with a bolt, nut and locking plate.
The sliding fingers require continuous lubrication
at the contact points with the workpiece to
prevent premature wear.
To set the steady rest:
1. Loosen three hex socket screws.
2. Loosen knurled screw and open sliding
fingers until the steady rest can be moved
with its fingers around the workpiece.
with its fingers around the workpiece.
Secure the steady rest in position.
3. Set the fingers snugly to the workpiece and
secure by tightening three hex socket cap
screws. Fingers should be snug but not
overly tight. Lubricate sliding points with
Mobil DTE
screws. Fingers should be snug but not
overly tight. Lubricate sliding points with
Mobil DTE
Oil Heavy Medium.
4. After prolonged use, the fingers will show
wear. Re-mill or file the tips of the fingers.
Figure 13