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Tailstock
The tailstock (Figure 15) can be used to support
workpieces with a live or dead center. The lathe can drill
or bore holes in the center of a part with a drill bit held
by the tailstock. The tailstock can also be offset for cut-
ting shallow tapers.
To use the tailstock, do these steps:
1. Slide the tailstock to the desired position.
2. Tighten the tailstock lock nut to lock the tailstock in
place on the ways.
3. Loosen the quill lock lever to unlock the quill.
4. Turn the quill feed handwheel clockwise to move
the quill towards the spindle or counterclockwise to
move away from the spindle.
5. Tighten the quill lock lever to lock the quill in place.
Drilling With the Tailstock
To setup the tailstock for drilling, do these steps:
1. With the tailstock locknut tight, unlock the quill lock
lever.
2. Turn the quill feed handwheel clockwise to extend
the quill about one inch.
3. Insert the MT#3 arbor and chuck or an MT#3 tapered
drill shank into the quill until the taper is firmly
seated.
4. Turn the quill feed handwheel clockwise to feed the
drill bit into the rotating workpiece.
5. To remove the chuck and arbor, turn the quill feed
handle counterclockwise until the chuck is pushed
out of the tailstock taper.
Tailstock
Lock Nut
Figure 15. Tailstock and quill lock handles
in locked position.
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Model M1099 (Mfg Since 8/07)
Quill Lock Lever
Offset
Offset
Adjustment
Scale
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