Grizzly G8688 User Manual
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Model g8688 (Mfg. 3/09+)
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The information contained herein is deemed accurate as of 6/11/2012 and represents our most recent product specifications.
Due to our ongoing improvement efforts, this information may not accurately describe items previously purchased.
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Model G8688
Headstock Info
Spindle Bore............................................................................................................................................ 20 mm
Spindle Size................................................................................................................................................. 3 in.
Spindle Taper............................................................................................................................................ MT#3
Number of Spindle Speeds................................................................................................................... Variable
Spindle Speeds................................................................................................. Low:0-1100, High:0-2500 RPM
Spindle Type........................................................................................................................ Intrinsic Back Plate
Spindle Bearings............................................................................................................................. Ball Bearing
Tailstock Info
Tailstock Quill Travel............................................................................................................................. 2-1/2 in.
Tailstock Taper.......................................................................................................................................... MT#2
Tailstock Barrel Diameter..................................................................................................................... 0.870 in.
Threading Info
Number of Longitudinal Feeds......................................................................................................................... 1
Range of Longitudinal Feeds.................................................................................................................. 0.04 in.
Number of Inch Threads................................................................................................................................. 18
Range of Inch Threads..................................................................................................................... 12 - 52 TPI
Number of Metric Threads.............................................................................................................................. 10
Range of Metric Threads............................................................................................................... 0.4 - 2.0 mm
Dimensions
Bed Width.............................................................................................................................................. 3-1/4 in.
Leadscrew Diameter................................................................................................................................. 5/8 in.
Leadscrew TPI................................................................................................................................................ 16
Leadscrew Length............................................................................................................................... 17-3/4 in.
Follow Rest Capacity................................................................................................................................... 1 in.
Faceplate Size....................................................................................................................................... 6-1/4 in.
Floor to Center Height........................................................................................................................... 8-1/2 in.
Construction
Base..................................................................................................................................................... Cast Iron
Headstock............................................................................................................................................ Cast Iron
Headstock Gears..................................................................................................................................... Plastic
Bed....................................................................................................................................................... Cast Iron
Body..................................................................................................................................................... Cast Iron
Paint......................................................................................................................................................... Epoxy
Other
Kilowatt Output.......................................................................................................................................... 0.559
Optional Stand......................................................................................................................................... G7313
Other Specifications:
Country Of Origin ............................................................................................................................................... China
Warranty ........................................................................................................................................................... 1 Year
Serial Number Location .................................................................................................. Back Right End on Bed Way
Features:
16 TPI Reversible Leadscrew
Chip Tray and Backsplash Guard
Emergency Stop
Forward and Reverse in all Speeds
Inch/Metric Dials
Threading Dial Indicator
Variable Speed