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4.
Install center in tailstock.
5.
Attach lathe dog to test stock from Step 2,
then mount it between centers, as shown
below.
Figure 44. Example photo of stock mounted
between the centers.
6.
Turn 0.010" off stock diameter.
7.
Mount test or dial indicator so that plunger is
on tailstock quill.
Note: If necessary in the following step, refer
to the Offsetting Tailstock subsection for
detailed instructions.
8.
Use calipers to measure both ends of work-
piece.
— If test stock is thicker at tailstock end, move
tailstock toward front of lathe
tance of taper amount, as shown below.
Move tailstock toward
front of lathe
Looking down from above.
Figure 45. Adjust tailstock toward the operator.
-38-
⁄
the dis-
1
2
/
the
1
2
amount of taper.
— If test stock is thinner at tailstock end,
move tailstock toward back of lathe
distance of taper amount, as shown below.
Looking down from above.
Figure 46. Adjust tailstock away from the
operator.
9.
Repeat Steps 6–8 until desired accuracy is
achieved.
Model G0750G (Mfd. Since 5/15)
⁄
1
2
Move tailstock toward
back of lathe
/
the
1
2
amount of taper.
the
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