Adjusting the Gibs on the Tailstock
Adjust the gibs on the tailstock using the procedure below.
Step 1:
Unlock the tailstock.
Step 2:
Remove the outer setscrews with the 4 mm Allen wrench provided.
Step 3:
Using the 4 mm Allen wrench, tighten each gib adjustment screw until it
touches the gib lightly.
Step 4:
Back each gib adjustment screw out 1/4 turn.
Step 5:
Reinstall each outer setscrew and bottom it against the inner screws to lock the
corresponding inner screw in place.
Step 6:
Repeat steps 2 through 5 on the remaining screw.
Figure 5.20 Gib Adjusting Screws - Tailstock (Shown with tailstock lock removed)
! NOTICE !
There are two setscrews in each hole. To tighten the
tailstock gibs the outer setscrews need to be removed.
! NOTICE !
Unlike the carriage, cross-slide and compound-angle toolpost gib
adjustments, you will not feel a slight resistance when moving the
tailstock. The tailstock will be locked to the ways with the tailstock
lock. The objective of adjusting the tailstock is to ensure that the
tailstock remains parallel to the ways.
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