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Model W1836 (For Machines Mfd. Since 04/15)
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Adjusting.Tool.Rest
The tool rest is equipped with a cam-action clamping
system to secure it to the lathe bed. When the tool rest
lock lever is engaged, a locking plate lifts up and secures
the tool rest base to the bed.
Figure 19. Tool rest controls.
Workpiece
Center Line
Distances
Tool Rest
1
/
8
"
1
/
4
"
Figure
20
. Tool rest position relative to
workpiece.
Tool Rest
Lock Lever
Tool Rest
Lock Handle
Tool Rest
Base
1. Loosen tool rest lock lever and slide tool rest base
along bed (see
Figure 19).
2. Tighten tool rest lock lever to lock tool rest base in
place.
— If release lever will not lock tool rest base onto
bed (either too loose or too tight), then loosen or
tighten lock nut (located on underside of tool rest
base) in small increments as needed to achieve
proper clamping pressure.
Positioning.Along.Bed
1. Loosen tool rest base lock lever and tool rest lock
handle to adjust position of tool rest.
2. Position tool rest approximately
1
⁄
4
" away from
workpiece and approximately
1
⁄
8
" above workpiece
center line, as shown in
Figure 20.
3. Re-tighten tool rest lock handle and tool rest lock
lever to secure tool rest in position.
Adjusting.Angle.or.Height
Always operate lathe with tool rest
assembly firmly locked in position.
Otherwise, serious personal injury
may occur by tool being pulled from
operator's hands.
