Grizzly G0773 Owner's Manual page 37

4. Install center in tailstock.
5. Attach lathe dog to test stock from Step 2,
then mount it between centers, as shown
below.
Figure 37. Example 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.
Model G0773 (Mfd. Since 4/17)
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 38. Adjust tailstock toward the operator.
— 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 39. Adjust tailstock away from operator.
9. Repeat Steps 6–8 until desired accuracy is
achieved.
⁄ the dis-
1
2
/ the
1
2
amount of taper.
⁄
1
2
Move tailstock toward
back of lathe
/ the
1
2
amount of taper.
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