Model G4000 (Mfg. Since 8/09)
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Drilling with
Tailstock
The tailstock can be used to drill holes by
mounting a drill bit in the tailstock, rotating
the workpiece with the spindle, then using the
tailstock quill handwheel to advance the drill bit
into the workpiece. See Figures 33–34 for exam-
ples of drill chuck and tapered drill bit installation.
Figure 33. Example of drill chuck installation.
Figure 34. Example of drill bit installation.
Steady Rest
The steady rest serves as a support for long,
slender workpieces that extend beyond the chuck
or faceplate more than 2
1
⁄2 times its diameter
and a center mounted in the tailstock cannot be
used. This is accomplished by adjusting the brass
fingers of the rest so that they evenly contact the
workpiece on three sides to support it and still
allow it to freely rotate.
The steady rest can be positioned for purposes
of stability and accuracy on either side of the car-
riage and anywhere along the bedway.
Tools Needed Qty
Wrench 13mm ................................................... 1
To install and use the steady rest:
1. DISCONNECT LATHE FROM POWER!
2. Remove the clamp hex nut, bolt, and clamp
block from the bottom of the steady rest (see
Figure 35).
3. Clean away any debris and grime from the
bedways, the steady rest ways, and the
clamp block.
4. Align the bedway notch in the base of
the steady rest with the rear bedway, then
secure the rest with the hardware removed in
Step 2.
Figure 35. Steady rest components.
Bedway
Notch
Clamp
Block
Clamp
Hex Nut
Finger
Lock
Nut
Adjustment
Knob
Finger
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