Bearing Preload - Grizzly G0516 Owner's Manual

Figure 72. Adjusting for tailstock end taper.
7.
Loosen the tailstock clamp nut and the lock
screw shown in Figure 73.
Tailstock
Clamp Nut
Adjustment
Screw
(one side)
Figure 73. Tailstock offset adjustment screw.
8.
Use the tailstock adjustment screws on both
sides to adjust move the tailstock offset by
half the amount of the taper.
9. Tighten the clamp nut, lock screw and adjust-
ment screws. Be careful not to move the
tailstock out of position when tightening the
adjustment screws.
10. Turn another .010'' off of the stock and check
for taper. Repeat steps 7-9 as necessary until
the desired amount of accuracy is achieved.
G0516 Lathe/Mill
This lathe is shipped from the factory with the
bearing preload already set. If the preload requires
resetting for whatever reason, please contact our
service department for further instructions.
Tailstock
Lock Screw

Bearing Preload

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