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Model G0740 (Mfg. Since 11/12)
Mounting Workpiece Between
Centers
1. DISCONNECT LATHE FROM POWER!
2. Drill center holes in both ends of the
workpiece.
3. Install a dead center in the spindle with a
lathe dog and a chuck or faceplate, then
install a live center or carbide-tipped dead
center in the tailstock.
4. Lubricate the workpiece center holes, then
mount the workpiece between the centers
and hold it in place with light pressure from
the tailstock center.
5. Seat the center firmly into the quill by rotating
the quill handwheel clockwise to apply pres-
sure against the workpiece (see the example
in Figure 55).
Figure 55. Example photo of a workpiece
mounted between the centers.
Only apply enough pressure to securely mount
the workpiece between centers. Avoid over-tight-
ening the center against the workpiece, or it
may become difficult to remove later. Also, over-
tightening will result in excessive friction and heat,
which may damage the workpiece or center.
