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Model G0740 (Mfg. Since 11/12)
Note: Remove the thread dial body and the car-
riage lock clamp to access the saddle gib adjust-
ment screw on the tailstock side (see Figure 119).
Figures 116–120 show the location of the adjust-
ment screws for each gib on this machine.
Note: Before adjusting the tailstock gib, loosen
the clamping hex bolts underneath both ends
of the tailstock (see Figure 120) to release the
clamping pressure between the upper and lower
castings. Test the gib adjustment by using the
offset adjustment screws. When you are satisfied
with the setting, retighten the clamping hex bolts.
Figure 120. Tailstock gib adjustment controls.
Offset Adjustment
Screw (1 of 2)
Clamping Hex
Bolt (1 of 2)
Gib Adjustment
Screw (1 of 2)
Figure 119. Carriage lock clamp.
Carriage
Lock
Clamp
Figure 116. Compound and cross slide gib
adjustment screws.
Cross Slide
Gib Adjustment Screw
(1 of 2)
Compound Rest
Gib Adjustment Screw (1 of 2)
Figure 117. One of two rear saddle gib
adjustment screws.
Saddle Rear
Gib Adjustment
Screw (1 of 2)
Figure 118. Front saddle gib adjustment screw.
Gib Adjustment
Screw (1 of 2)
