Jet JWL-1236, Operating Instructions And Parts Manual

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Tailstock Handwheel (A, Fig. 5) - turn
clockwise to move tailstock spindle forward.
Turn counter-clockwise to retract tailstock
spindle.
Tailstock Spindle Lock (B, Fig. 5) - locks
tailstock spindle. Release to adjust handwheel.
Tailstock Lock (C, Fig. 5) - locks tailstock in
position on the bed. Release to move tailstock
assembly closer to or farther from the
headstock.
Nomenclature and Use
Spur Center (A, Figure 6) – Locks into
headstock and holds the workpiece during
spindle turning.
Index and Locking Pins (B, Figure 6) – The
threaded pin is used for quick fluting and veining
of spindles. The unthreaded pin holds the
spindle stationary for installing and removing
spur center and face plate.
Face plate (C, Figure 6) – Attaches to
headstock and is used in face plate turning
operations.
Drift Rod (D, Figure 6) – Fits through the
tailstock and headstock to remove the centers.
Tool Rest (Figure 7) – Attaches to any location
on the bed or bed extension. Used to steady
cutting tool during spindle turning or face plate
operations.
Adjusting Tool Rest
Position the tool rest as close to the work piece
as possible. It should be 1/8" above the
centerline.
Position the tool rest base on the bed or bed
extension by releasing the lock handle (A,
Figure 7) and sliding to the desired position.
Tighten handle (A, Figure 7) to lock.
Adjust the height of the tool rest by loosening
handle (B, Figure 7) and raising arm (C, Figure
7).
Should adjustment of the tool rest clamping
device become necessary, simply turn base
over and adjust large nut (D, Figure 8).
Figure 5
Figure 6
Figure 7
Figure 8