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Loosen the quadrant arm, swap the gears on the spindle, idler, and leadscrew shafts, and set the backlash. Leave a small amount of play between the teeth (the width of a strip of paper).

Place a high-density rubber mat under the lathe tray to absorb high-frequency motor harmonics.

Place thin brass or steel shims under the mounting feet until the level reads perfectly identical at both ends of the bed. Tailstock Centering Calibration emco compact 5 manual exclusive

Converts the lathe into a combination machining center.

Ensure your cutting tool is exactly on the centerline. Check the gib strips for looseness, and reduce your spindle speed or depth of cut. Loosen the quadrant arm, swap the gears on

If your tailstock is misaligned, drilling will wander and turning between centers will create a taper.

| Pitch (mm) | Driver | Driven | Idler | |------------|--------|--------|-------| | 0.5 | 20 | 60 | 40 | | 0.7 | 28* | 60 | 40 | | 1.0 | 20 | 30 | 40 | | 1.5 | 30 | 30 | none | | 2.0 | 40 | 30 | 40 | Place thin brass or steel shims under the

Some exclusive editions included a "Lathe Course" that taught beginners how to perform specific operations like knurling and boring. Conclusion: A Tool is Only as Good as Its Documentation

Keeping your Emco Compact 5 in pristine condition requires regular adjustments and strict lubrication schedules. Lubrication Schedule