Grizzly G0509 - Manual (Page 34)

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G0509 & G0509G 16" x 40" Lathe
steady rest
the steady rest supports long, small diame-
ter stock that otherwise could not be turned
because of deflection, and can be used instead
of the tailstock when facing the end of a long
workpiece.
on the g0509g, the brass wear pads at the ends
of the fingers have been replaced with bearings.
having bearings here maintains consistent non-
wearing support throughout the cut.
to use the steady rest:
1. secure the steady rest to the bedway from
below with the locking plate, then snug the
mounting bolt (
figure 30).
the follow rest is normally used with small diam-
eter stock to prevent the workpiece from “spring-
ing” under pressure from the turning tool.
on the g0509g, the brass wear pads at the ends
of the fingers have been replaced with bearings.
having bearings here maintains consistent non-
wearing support throughout the cut. the steady
rest can also replace the tailstock to allow for cut-
ting tool access at the end of your workpiece.
to use the follow rest:
1. secure the follow rest to the saddle with the
two cap screws ( figure 31).
follow rest
figure 30. steady rest in place.
Mounting Bolt
2. Adjust the fingers until the bearings make
contact and support the workpiece. do not
over tighten the fingers against the workpiece
or you will cause workpiece deflection.
3. oil the finger bearings and the rolling surfaces
while in use to create non-marring workpiece
support and to reduce finger wear.
2. Adjust the fingers until the bearings make
contact and support the workpiece. do not
over tighten the fingers against the workpiece
or you will cause workpiece deflection.
3. oil the finger bearings and the rolling surfaces
while in use to create non-marring workpiece
support and to reduce finger wear.
figure 31. Follow rest secured to saddle.