Southbend SB1001 Manual Do Utilizador

For Machines Mfg. Since 8/11

Model SB1001 8K

™

 Lathe

-35-

  DISCONNECT LATHE FROM POWER!

  Center drill both ends of the workpiece.

  Install the MT#3 dead center in the spindle 

with a lathe dog and faceplate, then install 
the MT#2 dead center in the tailstock.

  Generously lubricate the workpiece center 

holes, then mount the workpiece on the 
centers and hold it in place with light 
pressure from the tailstock center.

  Seat the center firmly into the quill by 

rotating the tailstock handwheel clockwise 
to apply pressure against the workpiece (see 
the example photo in Figure 38).

Only apply enough pressure with 

the tailstock quill to securely mount 
the workpiece between centers. Avoid 
overtightening the center against the 
workpiece, or the center may become difficult 
to remove later, and the excess pressure 
will result in unnecessary friction and heat, 
which may damage the workpiece and 
center.

The carriage, cross slide, and compound rest 
can be locked into position to provide additional 
rigidity during operation, especially during heavy 
cuts.

To lock the carriage, use a 5mm hex wrench to 
tighten the carriage lock cap screw shown in 
Figure 39.

To lock the cross slide or compound rest, use an 
8mm wrench to loosen the hex nuts and a 2.5mm 
hex wrench to fully tighten the two end gib 
adjustment set screws on both sides.

Note: When it is no longer necessary to lock 
these components, make sure to loosen/re-adjust 
the lock fasteners to allow the components to 
freely move (see Figures 39–40).