Grizzly G0554Z - Manual (Page 36)

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Model g0554z (Mfg 01/09+)
Drilling with
Tailstock
To install an MT#3 drilling tool into the
tailstock:
1. With the tailstock locked in place, unlock the
quill, then use the handwheel to extend it
about 1".
2. insert the drill chuck arbor or drill shank into
the quill, as shown in Figures 43–44, then
lightly tap the tool with a wood block until it is
firmly seated.
Note: If the tapered shaft has a tang, align it
horizontally with the indent in the back of the
quill before inserting it.
Figure 44. inserting an Mt#3 drill shank into the
tailstock quill.
9. use a caliper to measure both ends of the
workpiece.
— if the machined workpiece is thicker at the
tailstock end, move the tailstock toward the
operator
1 ⁄
2
the distance of the amount of
taper (see Figure 41).
Move the tailstock toward
the operator half the
distance of the taper.
Looking down from above.
Figure 41. Adjust tailstock toward the operator.
— if the machined workpiece is thinner at the
tailstock end, move the tailstock away from
the operator
1 ⁄
2
the distance of the amount
of taper (see Figure 42).
Move tailstock away from
the operator half the
distance of the taper.
Looking down from above.
Figure 42. Adjust tailstock away from the
operator.
Figure 43. inserting an Mt#3 drill chuck into the
tailstock quill.
tang