Tailstock - Grizzly G9972Z Owner's Manual

3.
With help from another person or a holding
device to support the workpiece, position it
onto the faceplate and clamp it in place with
a minimum of three independent clamping
devices (see Figure 25 for an example).
Be sure to take into account the rotational
and cutting forces that will be applied to the
workpiece when clamping it to the faceplate.
If necessary, use counter-weights to balance
the assembly and use a dial indicator to make
sure that the workpiece is properly positioned
for your operation.
Non-Cylindrical
Workpiece
Faceplate
Figure 25. Generic picture of workpiece clamped
in a faceplate.
Model G9972Z (Mfd. Since 03/20)
The tailstock (see Figure 26) is typically used to
support long workpieces by means of a live or
dead center (refer to Centers on Page 33). It can
also be used to hold a drill or chuck to bore holes
in the center of a part. Custom arbors and tapers
can also be cut on your lathe by using the offset
tailstock adjustment.

Tailstock

Lock Nut
Figure 26. Tailstock and quill lock handles in
Clamp
Graduated Dial
Increments ................................................. 0.001"
One Full Revolution ................................... 0.060"
Increments on Quill
Inch ..............................0"-2
Metric ..................... 0–65mm in 1mm Increments
Positioning Tailstock
1.
Loosen tailstock lock nut to unlock the
tailstock from the bedway.
2.
Slide the tailstock to the desired position.
3.
Tighten the tailstock lock nut to lock the
tailstock against the bedway.
Using Quill
1.
Loosen the quill lock lever.
2.
Turn quill handwheel clockwise to move quill
toward spindle or counterclockwise to move it
away from it.
3. Tighten the quill lock lever.
Tailstock
Quill Lock
Lever
Quill Handwheel
locked position.
⁄ " in ⁄ " Increments
1 1
2 8
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