Adjusting Tailstock - Woodstock Shop fox W1856 Owner's Manual

Model W1856 (For Machines Mfd. Since 02/19)
Adjusting.Tailstock
The tailstock is equipped with a cam-action clamping
system to secure it to the lathe bed. When the lever is
tightened, a locking plate lifts up underneath the bed
and secures the tailstock in place. The tailstock can be
positioned anywhere along the lathe bed.
To.position.tailstock.along.length.of.bed,.do.these.steps:
1. Loosen tailstock lock lever and move tailstock to
desired position along bed, as shown in Figure.13.
2. Retighten tailstock lock lever to secure tailstock to
bed.
Note: The large clamping hex nut underneath the
tailstock will require occasional adjusting to ensure
proper clamping pressure of the tailstock to the
bed. Turn this hex nut in small increments to fine
tune the clamping pressure as needed.
Always. operate. lathe. with. tailstock.
firmly.locked.to.bed..Otherwise,.serious.
personal. injury. may. occur. if. tailstock.
moves/shifts.during.operation.
Tailstock
Lock Lever
Figure.13. Location of tailstock lock lever.
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Bed