Delta 46-700 - Tool Rest and Tailstock Operation

TOOL REST
The tool rest (A) and tool rest base (B) is shown in Fig. 20.
To position the tool rest on the lathe bed, lift up clamp
handle (C), move the tool rest base to the desired posi¬
tion and lock in place by pushing down on handle (C). To
adjust the tool rest (A) for the correct height, loosen locking
lever (D), move tool rest (A) up or down and tighten locking
lever (D). NOTE: Locking lever (D) can be repositioned
by removing nut (E) and lever (D). Reposition lever (D) on
the nut located underneath the lever (D) and replace nut
(E). Clamping action of clamp handle (C) Fig. 21, can be
adjusted by removing the tool rest base from the lathe bed
and tightening or loosening nut (F).
Fig. 21
TAILSTOCK
The tailstock (A) Fig. 22, can be moved lengthwise along
the lathe bed by loosening locking lever (B), sliding tail-
stock (A) to the desired position on the bed, and tighten¬
ing lever (B).
The tailstock spindle (C) Fig. 22, moves in or out of the
tailstock body by loosening locking lever (D) and turning
handwheel (E). Total movement of the tailstock spindle
(C) is two inches. The tailstock spindle is hollow the com¬
plete length of the tailstock enabling you to bore holes
through turnings as shown later in this manual. NOTE:
Locking lever (B) is spring-loaded and can be repositioned
by pulling out on the handle and repositioning it on the
nut located underneath the lever. Locking lever (D) Fig. 23,
can be repositioned by removing nut (F) and lever (D).
Reposition lever (D) on the nut located underneath
lever (D) and replace nut (F).
Fig. 23
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