Installing/Removing Tailstock Center - Woodstock Shop Fox W1704 Owner's Manual

Model W1704 (For Machines Mfd. Since 01/20)
Installing/Removing.
Tailstock.Center
The included live center installs into the tailstock quill
with an MT#1 tapered fit.
Items.Needed.
Heavy Gloves/Clean Rag .......................................1
Knockout Rod ....................................................1
Installing.Tailstock.Center
1. Loosen quill lock handle, and rotate tailstock
adjustment knob clockwise until quill extends about
1", as shown in Figure.22.
2.. Make sure mating surfaces of center and quill are
free of debris and oily substances before inserting
center to ensure a good fit and reduce runout.
3. Firmly insert tapered end of center into tailstock
quill, as shown in Figure.22.
4. Make sure center is securely installed by attempting
to pull it out by hand—a properly installed center
will not pull out easily.
5.. Make sure set screw (see Figure.23) is aligned with
quill keyway to ensure center and quill will not
freely rotate under load.
6. Secure quill in place by tightening quill lock handle.
Removing.Tailstock.Center
1. Loosen quill lock handle.
2. Hold a clean rag under spindle or wear a glove to
catch center when you remove it.
3. Rotate adjustment knob counterclockwise—quill will
retract back into tailstock, causing center to be
forced out. If necessary, use knockout rod to remove
center.
Quill
Lock Handle
Qty
Center
Figure.22. Tailstock center installed in quill.
Set
Screw
Figure.23. Tailstock quill alignment slot.
Tailstock. quill. must. always. be. locked.
in.place.during.lathe.operation..Before.
tightening. quill. lock. handle,. set. screw.
in. front. of. handle. must. be. properly.
aligned. with. quill. keyway.. Otherwise,.
workpiece. can. be. thrown. from. lathe,.
causing. serious. personal. injury. or.
death.
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Adjustment Knob
Quill
Quill Lock
Handle
Keyway
Quill