Smithy GN1300 - Manual (Page 28)

M. Carriage Gib Adjustments Screws - when screwed in, these screws press a small
metal plate (the gib) to the ways of the bed, increasing or decreasing the tension when
moving the carriage assembly along the bed ways.
Carriage Assembly-Compound Angle Toolpost
The compound angle toolpost is bolted to the cross-slide table with 10mm T-Bolts. The
compound angle toolpost swivels to any angle horizontal to the lathe axis. The
calibrations on the swivel base are in degrees, (60º-0º-60º). The following section
identifies and explains the functions of the toolpost.
A. CATP (Compound Angle Toolpost) Lock down handle - The handle rotates
counterclockwise to loosen the tension on the four position turret, allowing the user to
turn the turret 90º per turn.
Figure 4.13 Granite Carriage Gib Adjustment Screws (Rear View)
Figure 4.14 Granite Compound Toolpost
Do not let the top indicator mark travel past the bottom indicator
mark on the right side (side facing tailstock) of the carriage assembly.
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