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Rockwell 46-450 Lathe

I just aquired my new old lathe and wish to find the operators manual, and there is a index on the left side of the power head with a stop notch? what is it for ? how wouls a person use it? thank you for your help. tterriere@chiconet.com
Go to Vintagemachinery.org and look for the manufacturer and then the publication list. While they may not have your exact model there are several that are similar. The pin you describe is an indexing pin used for reeding, grooving etc. mostly on legs.
Good luck
 
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