CLAUSING 5914 - Tailstock and Chucks; Tailstock

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TAILSTOCK
The tailstock supports long work, · and holds cools
for drilling and reaming operations,
RAM LOCK LEVER
Figure 15
_.,.BED CLAMP
LEVER
HANDWHEEL
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TAPER SET
OVER SCREW
Base is fitted to bed ways to accurately align tail-
stock and headstock spindles, refer to figure 15,
Tailstock slides along the ways, and may be anchored
in any position by moving the clamp lever.
Ram is actuated by handwheel - - graduations simplify
drilling and boring. Lever locks ram in position.
Before inserting center or tools in ram, clean both
tapers thoroughly with a clean, dry cloth.
Tailstock may be set over for taper turning by loosen-
ing the bed clamp and adjusting the screws on front
and rear of tailstock base.
MOUNTING CHUCKS AND FACE PLATES
Before mounting on lathe, carefully clean the follow-
ing:
1. Taper on spindle nose,
2, Threads in spindle nose collar.
3, Taper in chuck or face plate.
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4, Threads on chuck or face plate,
Caution: Chips and dirt may score mating surface
causing an inaccurate fit,
To mount face place or chuck :
I. Rotate spindle until key is up,
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2, Lock spindle by:
(A) Placing back gear knob in engaged position.
(B) Pushing handwheel pin in.
3. Lock chuck or face plate on spindle nose:
(A) Slide chuck or face plate on to spindle nose.
(B) Tighten collar by turning spanner wrench
counter-clockwise.
4, Unlock spindle.
NEVER TURN ON POWER WHEN SPINDLE IS
LOCKED.
TO REMOVE CHUCK OR FACE PLATE
1. Lock spindle.
(A) Place back gear knob in engaged position.
(B) Push handwheel pin in.
2. Place heavy board across bed to protect ways
if chuck is dropped.
3, Loosen collar by turning spanner wrench clock-
wise .
4, Careful,ly remove chuck or face plate.
5, Unlock spindle.
NEVER TURN ON POWER WHEN SPINDLE IS
LOCKED.
CHUCK MAINTENANCE AND CARE
PROTECT - - when not in use, place chuck in a
covered box - - don't leave it exposed to . dirt or
chips - - the accuracy of any chuck can be destroyed
if dirt or chips collect in the scroll, threads, jaws,
or sloes.
CLEAN and OIL FREQUENTLY - - Most wear is due
co dirt and lack of proper lubrication. Oil chuck jaws
and scroll at regular intervals with a light film of
clean No, 10 S.A.E. machine oil. Caution: Do nor
apply too much oil - - it collects dust and chips.
IMPORTANT
KEEP YOUR LATHE CLEAN
Oil and dirt form
an abrasive compound which will da mage bearing
surfaces. Using way lubricant wipe the bed and all
machined surfaces with a clean rag at frequent inter-
vals. Use I!- brush to clean spindle, gear teeth, lead
screw threads , etc.