Centers - Grizzly G0824 Owner's Manual

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 46. 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 47. Adjust tailstock away from the
operator.
9. Repeat Steps 6–8 until desired accuracy is
achieved.
Model G0824 (Mfd. Since 12/16)
⁄ the dis-
1
2
/ the
1
2
amount of taper.
⁄
1
2
Move tailstock toward
back of lathe
/ the
1
2
amount of taper.
Figure 48 shows the MT#3 dead centers included
with the lathe. In addition, an MT#6 x MT#3 adapt-
er sleeve is included for mounting MT#3 tooling in
the spindle.
Adapter
Sleeve
Figure 48. Adapter sleeve and centers.
the
Dead Centers
A dead center is a one-piece center that does not
rotate with the workpiece and is used to support
long, slender workpieces
Use the dead center in the spindle for operations
where the workpiece rotates with the center and
does not generate friction.
The carbide-tipped dead center can better with-
stand the effects of friction and is best used in the
tailstock where the workpiece will rotate against
it. The tip of the center must be generously lubri-
cated during the operation to avoid premature
wear and maximize smooth operation. Using low
spindle speeds will also reduce the heat and wear
from friction.

Centers

Dead
Carbide-Tipped
Center
Dead Center
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