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TOOL REST & BASE
The tool rest base can be moved along
the bed slide-ways. Loosen the tool rest
base lock lever before adjusting the
carriage position. Tighten the lever
securely after position is achieved.
The tool rest should be adjusted so that
its top is 3/16” (suggested) below, above
the centers. Loosen the tool rest lock
lever before adjusting tool rest position.
Tighten the lock lever securely after
adjustment.
Figure-12 Adjusting Carriage & Tool Rest
on the Bed
TAILSTOCK QUILL
The tailstock quill can be moved in and
out of the tailstock by turning the quill
hand-wheel.
Loosen the quill lock lever before turning
the hand-wheel. Tighten it securely after
the quill has been moved to the proper
position.
TAILSTOCK
The tailstock is used to support the other
end of the work-piece to be turned on the
lathe. The tailstock can be moved along
the bed slide ways. Before moving the
tailstock, loosen the tailstock lock lever.
Move the tailstock by hand to the desired
position, and then tighten the tailstock
lock lever securely.
Figure-13 Tailstock and its components
FACEPLATE
This lathe is furnished with a face plate in
case the work-piece to be turned and can
not be clamped between the headstock
center and the tailstock center.
The faceplate has been drilled with four
holes for screwing the work-piece.
Figure-14 Showing faceplate attached to
the lathe
Summary of Contents for CX801
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