Manual

, ATTACH CARRIAGE SUPPORT TO CARRIAGE
(MODEL 24952)
Refer to Figure 11.
Insert upper guide rod intocarriage support bar untilend is
flushwith opposite face, Make surefiat on guide rod faces
down,so that flat will rideon the top surfaceof the bed tube,
Secure in positionwith 8ram set screw,
Insertend of lower guide rod completelyinto carriage sup-
port bar. Note that this guide rod is eccentric.
Place guide roller under key on bed tube. Slide lowerguide
rodthroughguide roller,with upper guide rod overthe top of
the bed tube. Race plateover both guide rods.Secure the
upper guide rod only usingan 8mm set screw.
Using a 13mm open end wrench on the fiats of the lower
guide red, adjust rod so thatthe carriage supportslidesfirm-
lywithoutbindingon the bed tube. Securethe lowerguide
rodin positionwithtwo 8mm set screws.
• Secure carriage supportto carriage using8 x 25ram socket
head boltsand flatwashers.
Socket Head Upper Guide Rod
Fiat Washer Plate
Screw
Key Roller
Carriage Support Bar Lower Guide Rod
Figure 11- Attach Caniage Supportto Carriage (Model24952)
Refar to Figures 12, 13 and 14 (pages 7, 10 and 12).
DESCRIPTION
Craftsman Copy Crefters provide the Craftsman Wood Lathes
with the capabilityto reproduce spindles and posts up to 38"
long. Model 24951 is designed for use on lathes 21715 end
21717. Model 24952 is designed for use on lathe 21712. It will
produce duplicate workpieces from either an original spindle
or a template. It can also copy shallow faceplate turningsup
to 4" in diameter.The copy crafterfeatures a cast aluminum
carriage that rides on parallel steel rails, a steel guide pinwith
followerthat maintains pattern contact to reproduce detailed
shapes, cutting depth that can be set withfine adjustment
screw or turret which has preset depth adjustments at V_"
increments up to 1", four-spoke handwheel with reck and
pinion drive, mounts to two tool rests (1 is included), and
includes a resharpenable, replaceable high speed steel chisel
bit.
SPECIFICATIONS
Turninglength (max.) ............................. 38"
Bowl diameter (max.) .............................. 4"
Overall length ................................... 42"
Overall height ................................... 19"
Width ......................................... 22"
Original spindlediameter (max.) ..................... 5"
Template width (max.) ............................ 2W'
Weight ...................................... 45 Ibs
WARNING: Operation of any power tool can result in foreign
objects being thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe
eye damage. Alwayswear safety goggles complyingwith
United States ANSI Z87.1 (shown on package) before com-
mencing powertool operation. Safety goggles are availableat
Sears retail stores or catalog.
CAUTION: Always observe the following safety precautions:
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
• Whenever adjusting or replacing any parts on the tool, turn
switchOFF and remove the plugfrom power source.
• Recheckall lockinghandles.They must be tightened secarely
• Make sure all moving parts are free and clear of any
interference.
• Make sureallfasteners are tightand have not vibratedloose.
• With power disconnected, test operation by hand for clear-
ance and adjust if necessary.
• Alwayswear eye protectionor face shield.
• After turning switchon, always allow the spindleto come
up to full speed before turning.
• Be sure spindle runs counterclockwisewhen viewing
spindle from the tailstock end.
• Keep hands clear of spindle, centers,faceplatas and other
moving parts of machine.
• For optimum performance, do not stall motoror reduce
speed. Do not forcethe tool intothe work.
ADJUSTMENT
• Before starting,the cuffingtool must be set approximately
%"above the spindle.Check tool heightat both the head-
stockand the tailstock.
Verticaladjustment can be made by looseninghandles
whichsecurethe verticalbrackets and adding or removing
spacers.The tool restbases canalso be moved horizontally
acrossor along the lathe bed, towardsor away fromthe
spindle.
In orderfor the copycrafterto function properly,the distance
fromthe cuttingtool to the lathe spindlecentadine must be
equal tothe distancefrom the follower assembly to pattern
boltcentedine.This can be accomplishedby mountingiden-
ticalsized stockin the lathe and onthe patternbolts.Adjust
the copycrafterso thatthe cuffingtool touches the stock
mounted inthe lathe and the follower assemblytouchesthe
stockmountedin the patternbolts.The copycrafter can be
adjusted by moving the pattern supports,movingthe tool
rest bases acrossthe lathe bed or adjustingthe yoke on the
toolholder.
DUPLICATE TURNING
• Mount the originalinthe pattern bolts.The toolrest bases
will need to be adjustedalong the lathe bed to the required
length.
• When starting witha square piece of stock,that willbe
reduced to a cylinder,use the turretstopand take light cuts
untilthe cylinderhas been formed.
NOTE: Do not start out on the end of the workpiece, as the
tool may become caught and damage the workpiece.
• Turn the workpieca to a cylinder slightlylarger than final
size. At this time adjust the follower assembly against the
odginal.
• Glide the tool holder along the supportbars to duplicate the
odginal piece.
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