Mark VII Restored Manual - V1.02 ā Donated without cost to the world-wide Shopsmith Community - Everett L. Davis 2016 37
SHOPSMITH 16 1/2 INCH BY 34 INCH LATHE
NOMENCLATURE
1. Drive center - Attaches to spindle - has point for centering work; spurs for non-slip grip.
2. Tool rest arm - Supports tool rest - rack adjustable up or down - swings 360 degrees.
3. Tool rest - Locks in tool rest arm - used as guide and support for lathe chisels - swings 360 degrees.
4. Height collars - Correct tailstock height always maintained after initial setting.
5. Tailstock - Locks securely in end cap - supports eccentric cup center mount.
6. Cup center - #2 Morse Taper - supports spindle turnings at tailstock end.
7. Eccentric cup center mount - Locks in place with Allen screw permits offset turning for tapers.
HOW TO USE THE LATHE
Points on drive and cup centers should be in perfect alignment. To check, bring headstock to right end of way
tubes. Extend quill until spur point almost touches cup point. Look down on the points and if they are not in
perfect alignment loosen setscrew for eccentric center mount (No. 7, Fig. 70) and turn mount to bring cup center
point in line with drive point. Lock cup center mount.
Raise or lower the tailstock to achieve horizontal alignment. When the setting is correct, lock the height collars
(No. 4, Fig. 70) on the tailstock tubes.
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