Using a Dead Center in the Tailstock
1.
Note: For stability and accuracy, the tailstock
quill with the dead center mounted should
protrude between
1
2.
3.
Note: The force against the mounted
workpiece will fully seat the center's taper.
However, do not overly force the center into
the workpiece—this will make removing the
center very difficult.
4.
⁄
" and 1
1
⁄
".
2
4
Offsetting Tailstock
Tools Needed
To set the tailstock offset:
1.
39
Figure 39.
2.
3.
Aligning Tailstock
Qty
Figure
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