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7.5 Tailstock
The tailstock (Figure 9) slides on a V-way and can
be clamped at any location. The tailstock has a
heavy duty spindle with a Morse taper No.2 socket
and a graduated scale. The spindle can be clamped
at any location with a clamping lever. The spindle is
moved with a handwheel at the end of the tailstock.
7.6 Lead screw
The lead screw (Figure 10) is mounted on the front
of the machine bed. It is connected to the gearbox at
the left for automatic feed and is supported by a
bearing on both ends. The nut and setscrew on the
right end are designed to take up play on the
leadscrew.
7.7 Gear box
The gearbox (Figure 11) is made from high quality
cast iron and is mounted on the left side of the
machine bed. The motor drives through handle
changeable speeds. Always raise idler (Figure 4) to
the disengaged position when changing speeds.
7.8 Drive and electrical equipment
The main drive is provided by a single phase, A.C.
motor mounted on the rear of the lathe bed.
The forward-reverse switch, emergency stop switch
and power light (A, Figure 11) are mounted on the
front of the electrical box. The motor condenser is
also contained in this box.
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Figure 9
Figure 10
Figure 11
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