Model G4000 (Mfg. Since 8/09)
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Compound Slide
Handwheel Dial increments
Distance
one increment ........................................... 0.001"
one Full rotation ...................................... 0.040"
the compound slide sits on the cross slide and
is the base for the tool post. this slide rotates
around its mounting on the cross slide and moves
in-and-out using the handwheel. these features
allow the operator to engage the cutting tool with
the workpiece at any angle necessary for the
operation.
Tools Needed
Qty
Wrench 10mm ................................................... 1
To set the compound slide angle:
1. Loosen the hex nuts on either side of the
compound slide (see
figure 38).
2. rotate the slide until the desired angle is indi-
cated on the angle scale, then re-tighten the
two hex nuts.
Tool Holders
your Model g4000 lathe ships with a 4-way tool
post and C-type tool holder. the advantage of the
4-way tool post is that it can hold four cutting tools
at one time, and each tool can be quickly indexed
(rotated) to the workpiece as needed.
4-Way Tool post
Tools Needed
Qty
hex Wrench 6mm .............................................. 1
To use the 4-way tool post:
1. Loosen the tool post cap screws until the tool
fits underneath them, as shown in
figure 39,
then evenly and firmly tighten the cap screws
to secure the tool.
2. repeat Step 1 for any remaining tools.
3. Loosen the lock lever, rotate tool post to
index the desired tool to the workpiece, then
re-tighten the lock lever.
Note: The 4-way tool post is aligned in four
rotational positions by an indexing pin mount-
ed in the compound slide that engages slots
underneath the tool post base.
NOTICE
To properly secure the tool against the
forces of cutting, the tool must be firmly
secured with at least two post cap screws.
figure 39. 4-way tool post with tool mounted.
tool
post
Cap screw
Lock
Lever
figure 38. Compound slide controls.
hex nut
(1 of 2)
Compound
handwheel
& scale
Angle scale
