model g0694 (mfg. since 1/09)
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Adjusting Tool Rest Height
1. Loosen the tool rest lock handle and adjust
the angle or height of the tool rest.
2. position the tool rest approximately
1
⁄
4
" away
from the workpiece and approximately
1
⁄
8
"
above the workpiece center line (
figure 14).
3. re-tighten the tool rest lock handle to secure
the tool rest in position.
Workpiece
Center Line
Distances
Tool Rest
1/8"
1/4"
figure 14. tool rest position relative to
workpiece.
1
⁄
4
"
1
⁄
8
"
Outboard Tool Rest
When the workpiece is larger than 20" in diam-
eter, mount the workpiece on the outboard side of
the lathe and use the outboard tool rest.
To use the outboard tool rest:
1. While firmly holding the tool rest support rod,
loosen the lock levers shown in
figure 15.
figure 15. outboard tool rest assembly.
Lock
Levers
Lock
Levers
tool rest
support
rod
tool rest
2. adjust the tool rest support rod so that it rests
firmly on the floor.
3. adjust the position and height of the tool rest
for your operation.
Note:
As with the inboard tool rest, make sure
the outboard tool rest is approximately
1
⁄
4
"
away from the workpiece and approximately
1
⁄
8
" above the workpiece center line.
4. Firmly re-tighten all lock levers before starting
the operation.
