Power Feed Rate - Shop fox M1099 Owner's Manual

Model M1099 (Mfg Since 8/07)

Power Feed Rate

Use these steps to learn how to setup your lathe for a
power feed operation. The example in Figure 32 shows
lathe setup for a power feed rate of 0.012". Remember,
the carriage direction is reversed when spindle rotation is
reversed.
To set and engage the power feed, do these steps:
1. DISCONNECT LATHE FROM POWER!
2. Turn the feed dials to the numeral and letter indi-
cated by the chart in Figure 32.
3. Using the chart in Figure 32, gather the required
change gears.
4. Open the side cover and use a 6mm hex wrench to
loosen the lash adjuster (Figure 32) and swing the
change gear assembly out of the way.
5. Remove the spindle E-clips and cap screw, lubricate,
and swap out the change gears in the order shown
on the chart in Figure 32.
6. Move the lash adjuster so the gear backlash is
between 0.003" to 0.008", tighten the lash adjuster
cap screw, and close the side cover.
7. Using a 5mm hex wrench, loosen the carriage lock
(Figure 31), and use the half nut lever to engage
and disengage the power feed when required.
40
27
56
60
Change Gears
127
104
Lash Adjuster
Figure 32. Power feed setup.
Feed rate is based on spindle RPM. Pay
close attention to the feed rate you
have chosen and be ready to disengage
the carriage. Failure to do this may
cause the carriage to crash into the
chuck.
Carriage Lock
Cap Screw
Half Nut
Lever
Figure 31. Carriage lock and feed control.
= 0.012" Feed
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Feed Chart
Feed Dials