Woodstock M1109 - Manual (Page 25)

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M1109 Combo Lathe/Mill
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Using the Follow Rest
The follow rest in Figure 33 is mounted on the saddle
and follows the movement of the tool. The follow rest
requires only two fingers, as the cutting tool acts as the
third. The follow rest is used on long, slender parts to
prevent flexing of the workpiece from the pressure of the
cutting tool.
The sliding fingers are set similar to those of the steady
rest—free of play but not binding. Always lubricate during
operation. After prolonged use, the fingers will need to
be milled or filed to clean up the contact surface.
Using the Steady Rest
The steady rest serves as a support for long shafts. The
steady rest can be placed anywhere along the length of
the ways.
To use the steady rest, do these steps:
1. Carefully place the steady rest on the lathe bedways.
2. Loosen the lock knobs so the finger position can be
adjusted (see Figure 32 ).
3. Loosen the clamp knob (see Figure 32 ) and open the
steady rest so a workpiece can fit inside of the fin-
gers.
4. Position the steady rest where desired. Tighten the
lock nut (see Figure 32 ) at the base of the steady rest
to secure in place.
5. Close the steady rest so that the workpiece is inside
the fingers and tighten the clamp knob.
6. Turn the adjustment knobs so the fingers are snug
against the workpiece and then tighten the lock knobs.
Lubricate the finger tips with an anti-seize lubricant
during operation.
7. After prolonged use, the fingers will show wear. Either
mill or file the tips for a new contact surface.
Figure 32. Steady rest adjustments.
Figure 33. Follow rest attachment.
Lock Knob
Clamp
Knob
Adjustment Knob
Lock Nut