Cross Slide; Tool Post - Grizzly G9972Z Owner's Manual

compound Slide
Handwheel Dial Increments
each Mark ................................................. 0.001"
one revolution .......................................... 0.040"
the compound slide sits on the cross slide and is
the base for the tool post. an important feature of
the compound slide is that it can position the cut-
ting tool at angles other than 90° to the workpiece,
which is necessary when matching chamfers or
when cutting threads.
Tools Needed
Wrench 14mm ................................................... 1
To set the compound slide angle:
1.
Loosen the two hex nuts on either side of the
compound slide (see figure 33).
hex nut (1 of 2)
figure 33. Compound slide angle controls.
2. Use the angle scale shown in figure 33 and
the indicator mark on the cross slide to rotate
the compound slide to the correct angle for
your operation.
3. re-tighten the two hex nuts to secure the
slide in place.
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Resolution the tool post included with the Model 9972z lathe
is a four-way tool post. the tool post is mounted
on top of the compound slide, and holds up to four
tools at one time that can be indexed (rotated) to
the workpiece as needed.
Tools Needed
hex Wrench 6mm .............................................. 1
To load and use the tool post:
Qty 1.
angle scale
2.
3.
4.

Tool post

Loosen the tool post cap screws until the
tool fits under the cap screws, as shown in
figure 34.
Note: To properly secure the tool, make sure
a minimum of two post cap screws are hold-
ing the tool.
Cap screws
tool
figure 34. tool post with a tool mounted.
evenly and firmly tighten the post cap screws
until the tool is secure.
repeat Steps 1–2 for the remaining tools.
Loosen the tool post lock lever, rotate the
tool post to index the desired tool to the
workpiece, then re-tighten the lock lever.
Note: The tool post is aligned in four rota-
tional positions by an indexing pin in the
compound slide that engages indents in the
tool post base.
G9972Z 11" x 26" Lathe w/Gearbox
Qty
Lock Lever