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OPERATION

TAILSTOCK

The tailstock (Fig. 7) is located on the bed opposite of the

headstock. It can be moved along the bed by loosening

the 17mm nut (Fig. 7 - 4) and pushing the tailstock to the

desired position. When it is in the desired spot, tighten

the 17mm nut to lock it in place. The tailstock is equipped

with an MT2 taper to use with appropriate tools, like the

included dead center, or an MT2 drill chuck. The tailstock

arrives properly aligned to the headstock from the fac-

tory. This allows the use of dead or live centers for turn-

ing between centers, as well as on-center drilling if using

a drill chuck. The tailstock quill is self-ejecting.

TAILSTOCK COMPONENTS

1. Tailstock Handwheel: Feeds the quill in and out of the

tailstock into the workpiece. Use to push a center into the

workpiece to hold it level horizontally, or to feed a drill

into the workpiece to create a hole.

Fig. 7

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2. Offset Set Screw: Locks the tailstock position to allow for offset alignment (see next page).

3. Offset Cap Screw: Allows tailstock alignment to be adjusted to right or left of center (underside of tailstock).

4. Tailstock Lock Nut: Secures the tailstock in place on the bed.

5. Quill: Holds MT2 tapered tools in the tailstock.

6. Quill Lock: Secures the quill in place.

USING A CENTER WITH THE TAILSTOCK

If you are turning a workpiece with stock that hangs more than 2.5 times its diameter beyond the chuck jaws, it is

necessary to support the other end with a center and the tailstock. For projects that allow low RPM turning, a dead

center is okay. If higher RPMs are necessary, we recommend investing in a live center, which is equipped with a

bearing. To install:

1. Check the center and tailstock quill for any dirt, dust, debris or oil. Wipe both down, as excessive oil or dirt will

not allow the tapers to interlock.

2. Turn the tailstock handwheel until the quill protrudes approximately 1/2” inch from the tailstock.

3. Slide the center into the quill until it is snug; the tapers will keep the center in place. Keep the quill extended be-

tween 0 and 1.5 on the quill scale to keep it secure.

4. To remove the center, use the tailstock handle to retract the quill into the tailstock completely. This forces the

center out of the quill. Hold the head of the center with your hand to catch it as the center becomes loose.

Wen ML712 User Manual

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