Craftsman 11323881 Owner’s Manual

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

AND PARTS LIST FOR

C RAFTS MAN [.AT H !

12 INCH SWING, 36 INCHES BETWEENCENTERS

MOD|IL NUMBER 113.23881

The model number of your Lathe will be found stamped on the back of the
Headstock cover. Always mention this model number when communicating

with us regarding your Lathe or when ordering parts.

HOW TO ORDER R|PAIR PARTS

All paris listed herein may be ordered through SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO.
or SIMPSONS-SEARS LIMITED. When ordering parts by mail from the mail

order house which servesthe ter_ritoryin which you live, sellingpriceswill be
furnishedonrequest or parts will be shipped at prevailingprices and you will

be billed accordingly.
WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING

INFORMATION AS SHOWN IN THIS LIST:

1. The PART NUMBER.

2. The PART NAME.

3. The MODEL NUMBER-113.2388t

4. The NAME of item-LATHE,

SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO. and
StMPSONS-SEARS LIMITED in Canada

back up your investmentwith quick, ex-
pert mechanical service and genuine

CRAFTSMAN replacement parts.

If and when you need repairs or service,
call on us to protect your investmentin

thisfine piece of equipment.

S AR$,ROmUCKANDco.- u.s.A.

JN CANADA, SIMPSONS-SEARS LIMtT|D

SOURCE FORM 756929 Lithographed in UoS.A.

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HEADSTOCK

i.DEXING

CENTER

)STOCK SPINDLE

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TOOL REST

LOCK

REST

TOOL SLIDE CLAMP

LOCK

AND PART5

TAILSTOCK

LATHE BED

LRST FOR

HANDWHEEL

TAILSTOCK

TAILSTOCK RAM

CUP CENTER

LOCK

FOOT

TAILSTOCK

LOCK

. The Styling of _is new lathe will help modernize

yourworkshop as well- as give you an: accurate and

:The mobile pa_ts

on _the :tubular bed can be positioned easily and

..... locked positively for any Stock up to 36 inches in

length_ Thelargercapacity allows face plate turn-

ing Upton foot ind_eter, _ ........ :

Place tool on bench top _vith the_headstock_ex-
tending over oneledge to allow easy access

to Socket Head Screw, No. 2.
Slide tailstock along column until the points of

,

the two centers nearly meet and then lock
tailstock to column:

Using one hand, rotate the tailstock and col-

,

umn until the two center points are exactly
in line with one another.

Holding the tailstock in this position, securely

,

tighten the Set Screw, No. 2, fromthe under-

side of the headstock.

If necessary, loosen screw, No. 34, only

.

enough to reposition the foot, No. 33, so it:

rests flat on the bench top. Retighten securely
after adjustment has been made.

FIGURE I

Two hex wrenches have been placed in the in-

struction sheet envelope.

|NSTALLATIONz

Mount the lathe securely on work bench or table
with screws or bolts, Three _" diameter holes are

provided for mounting, two are located in the base

oE the headstock and one is in the foot,

-This lathe is so designed that the motor can be
mounted on the bench to the rear of the headstock,

or below on a bench shelf with the belt traveling
through a ho|e cut in the bench. In either position,

-a hinged motor mount will make it easier to change
the beltto different pulley steps Eorchanging speeds,

A standard _" "V" belt is recommended, To in-
stall the belt, slip it through the opening in the
headstock and onto the pulley.

LUBRICATION:

The precision ball bearings used in this lathe have

been packed with grease at the factory. They should
require no further lubrication for the life of the
bearing. To maintain smooth efficient operations,

a few drops of light oil should be applied 0cession-
ally to the tailstock screw and the tailstock ram,

V_/ipe the tubular lathe bed occasionally with an

oily rag to prevent rust and allow free movement
of the tool rest clamp and tailstock.

SPEED AND ROTATION:

Check the direction of rotation when installing th_
motor. The spur Center must turn counter clockwise

when viewed from the tailstock end of the lathe.