Centers - Shop fox M1099 Owner's Manual

Model M1099 (Mfg Since 8/07)

Centers

A dead center can be used in the tailstock and lathe
spindle to support workpieces. When used in this man-
ner, make sure to keep the dead center tip and workpiece
lubricated to prevent tip galling.
To install a dead or live center, do these steps:
1. Feed the quill out about 1" and insert the dead cen-
ter (Figure 21). The mating tapers provide the lock-
ing fit.
2. Move the tailstock into position and lock in place.
Note: Make sure there is a center drilled hole in the
end of the workpiece for the dead center.
3. Feed the quill into the workpiece.
4. Lock the quill into place once the dead center and
the workpiece rotate together. The quill may need to
be adjusted during operation.
5. To remove the dead center, retract the quill until
the dead center pops free.
To install an MT#4 dead center in the spindle, do these
steps:
1. DISCONNECT POWER TO THE LATHE!
2. Remove the chuck from the spindle.
3. Install the MT#4 dead center in the spindle.
4. Attach the faceplate to the spindle, see Figure 22.
Refer to Mounting Chuck and Faceplate on Page 16
for details if required.
Note: When using the dead center in the spindle,
use a lathe dog so that your part will rotate with
the faceplate and not spin on the dead center tip.
Failure to keep dead center point well
lubricated will gall the dead center and
workpiece.
Figure 21. Inserted dead center.
Figure 22. Faceplate and dead center
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setup.