Craftsman 113249070 Owner’s Manual
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NODEL NO.
113.249070
Serial
Number .........................................
Model and serial
number may be found
at the right-hand side of
the platform channel.
You should record both
model and serial number
in asafe place for
future use.
CAUTIO .-
Read GENERAL and
ADDITIONAL SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
carefully.
Copy-Crafter accessory is for 12 inch
Craftsman wood lathes with tubular bed
only. It is shown mounted on a Craftsman
Workbench and Lathe.
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Sold by SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., Chicago, IL. 60684 U.S.A.
Part No. 70041 Prin'_ed i_ U_S_
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FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN COPY-CRAFTER
CENTER/DEPARTMENT THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights wh ch vary from state to state.
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., Dept. 698/731A, Sears Tower, Chicago, IL 60684
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Before operating the Copy-Crafter read and understand your Lathe and Copy-Crafter
owner's manuals and affixed warnings.
The General Safety Instructions which follow appJy to your Lathe and Copy-Crafter in
combination as a "power tool."
general safety instructions
1. KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL 10.
Read the owner's manual(s) carefully, Learn
its application and limitations as well as the
specific potential hazards peculiar to this
tool:
11.
2. GROUND ALL TOOLS
This tool is equipped with an approved 3_
co nductor cord and a 3-prong grounding type
plug to fit the proper grounding type recep-
tacle. The green conductor in the cord is the
grounding wire. Never connect the green 12.
wire to a live terminal:
3. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE
in working order, and in proper adjustment
and alignment.
4. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND
WRENCHES 13.
Form habit of checking to see that keys anO
adjusting wrenches are removed from too!
before turning it ON. !4.
5. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN
Cluttered areas, floors and benches invite
accidents. Floor must not be slippery due to
wax or sawdust.
15.
6. AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT
Don't use power tools in damp or wet loca-
tions or expose them to rain. Keep work area
well lighted. Provide adequate surrounding
16.
work space.
7. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY
17. AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING
AIJ visitors should be kept a safe distance
from work area.
8. MAKE WORKSHOP KID.PROOF
with padlocks, master switches, or by
removing starter keys.
18. USE RECOMMENDEDACCESSORIES
9, DON'T FORCETOOL
It will do the job better and safer at the rate
for which it was designed.
USE RIGHT TOOL
Don't force tool or attachment to do a job it
was not designed for.
WEAR PROPER APPAREL
Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties
or jewelry (rings, wrist watches) to get caught
in moving parts. Nonslip footwear =srecom-
mended. Wear protective hair covering to
contain long hair. Roll long sleeves above the
elbow.
USE SAFETY GOGGLES (Head Protection)
Wear Safety goggles (must comply with
ANSIZ87.1) at all times. Also, use face
or dust mask it cutting operation is dusty,
and ear protectors (plugs or muffs) during
extended periods of operation.
SECU RETOOL FIXTU RES
Support cutti'ng tool with tool rest or tool
post.
DON'T OVERREACH
Keep proper footing and balance at a!l
times.
MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE
Keep tools sharp and clean for best and
safest performance. Follow instructions
for lubricating and changing accessories.
DISCONNECT TOOLS
before servicing, and when changing
accessories.
Make sure switch is in "OFF" position
before plugging n. f a power failure occurs
while operating, turn switch "OFF" and
remove switch key.
Consult the owner's manual for recom-
mended accessones. Follow the instructions
that accompany the accessories. The use of
improper accessories may cause hazards.
19.
NEVER STAND ON TOOL
Serious injury could occur if the tool is
tipped.
Do not store materials above or near the
tool such that it is necessary to stand on
the tool to reach them.
CHECK DAMAGED PARTS
20.
Before further use of the tool, a guard or
other part that is damaged should be care-
fully checked to ensure that it will operate
properly and perform its intended function.
Check for alignment of moving parts, binding
of moving parts; breakage of parts, mount-
ing, and any otherconditions that may affect
its operation. A guard or other part that is
damaged shoutd be properly repaired or
replaced.
21.
DIRECTION OF ROTATION
Consult owners manual for proper direction
of spindle rotation.
22.
NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UN-
ATTENDED
Turn power off. Don't leave tool until it
comes to a complete stop.
additionam safety instructions for copy-crafter
Before operating the Copy-Crafter read and understand your Lathe and Copy-Crafter
owner's manuals and affixed Warnings.
I, Preparation of workpiece 2.
Before attempting to copy (duplicate) a
spindle turning, rough out the workpiece
using the conventional lathe tools and lathe
tool rest. Use lowest speed when starting -
never exceed recommended speed on lathe
"spindle speed" chart.
Before attempting to copy (duplicate) a
faceplate turning, saw the corners off the
workpiece.
Mount the workpiece (see "Getting to Know
Your Copy-Crafter"). Use lowest speed when
starting - never exceed recommended speed
on Lathe "spindle speed" chart. Use con-
ventional lathe tools and toot rest to turn
periphery, Use conventional lathe tools and
too! rest (or Bowl Turning Tool Rest -
Cat. No. 9-24903) for internal turnings deeper
than 3/4 inches.
Do not force the cutting tool into the re-
volving workpiece, or attempt to take a
heavy cut. This could damage the workpiece
or cause it to come out of the lathe. This is
especially true of long workpieces of small
diameter.
Always take light cuts and make sure that
the centers are seated properly in the work-
piece.
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Wear safety goggles at all times. Wear face
shield or mask if operation is dusty.
4. Stop operation immediately if the turning
vibrates or if abnormal noise occurs.
5. Tighten all screws, nuts and Iocknuts
securely before operating.
6. Note and follow the instructions found on
the WARNING label which appears on the
flange of the platform channel.
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WEAR YOUR
tOGGLES),
The operation of any power tool can result in
foreign objects being thrown into the eyes, which
can result in severe eye damage. Always wear
safety goggles complying with ANSI Z87.1 (shown
on Package) before commencing power tool
operation. Safety Goggles are available at Sears
retail or catalog stores.
TOOLSNEEDED
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Pliers
Combination Square
The Copy-Crafter is shipped unassembled in one carton "n Make sure that atl of the ftems are removed from the
order tofacilitate packaging, The step by step instructions carton, identify them as shown in the illustratfon on page
that fo low explain how to assembte the Copy-crafter and 24, ThefoHowing illustrations will help you to identify some
how tomake a project, of the hardware
Before starting to assemble the Copy-Crafter, we suggest Also see List of Loose Parts on page 26.
you read this entire manual first to become familiar with
the namer; and location of the various parts and how they
function.
ROUND HEAD CARRIAGE BOLTS
9 Required 2 inches long
10 Required 3/4 inches long
HEXAGON HEAD BOLT
SOCKET HEAD SET SCREWS
2 Required 1-3/4 inches long
2 Required t/2 inches long
2 Required 1-1/4 inches long
with sharp point
i/2 in. Wrench
1 Required 1-t/2 inches long
CENTER SCREW
1 Required 1-I/4 inches long
__H FLANGE NUTS
18 Required
PLAIN HEXAGON NUTS
15 Required
_1 WASHERS
8 Required
TABLE OF CONTENTS
2
Warranty .......................................
General Safety Instructions ....................... 2
Additional Safety Instructions for the
Copy-Crafter .................................. 3
Unp_ckingand:Checking Contents . ................ 4
Assembly _. ;.. ....
Bed. ......... .....,.............'.-.--:-'''''"''"''"''"''"'""5
Mounting Copy-Crafter
to lathe bench ........................... :. 6 Repair Parts .................................
Tool holder ...., : : .................. 7
Brackets ........................... "...... . 9 List of Loose Parts .............................
Getting to Know Your Copy-Crafter .............. 10
Operation ...................................
Making Practice Cuts .......................
Duplicating from a Template
(Starter Project) ........................... 17
5
Duplicating a spindle
from an existing one ........................ 21
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assembly
ROUND HEAD BOLTS
AND FLANGE NUTS
BED ASSEMBLY
The Copy-C;rafter Bed is made up of (3) three Channels
held together by T{e Rods. All (3) three Channefs are the
same except one has the Copy-Crafter label. This is the
Front Channel, The other (2) two are Vertical Channels.
1. Assemble the Front Channel and (I) one of the Vertical
Channels as shown using (2) two Round Head Carriage
Bolts 3/4 inches long and (2) Flange Nuts.
2. Screw (2) two Plain Hexagon Nuts and (2) Flange Nuts
on each Tie Rod as shown. The Flange Nuts should be
equal distance from each end of the Tie Rods.
VERTfCAL CHANNEL
FRONT CHANNEL
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'_ 7-3/4 INCHES
HEXAGON NUT
I FLANGE NUT EQUAL DISTANCE
3.
Hold the Flange Nut on the end of each Tie Rod with a
1/2 inch wrench or pliers and using another 1/2 inch
wrench, tighten the Plain Hexagon Nut firmly against
the Flange Nut as shown.
4. Lay the Channels on a flat surface and line up the ends
of the Channels using a combination square as shown.
5. Insert the Tie Rods into the second Key Hole from the
end of each Vertical Channel. The bend in the Tie Rods
should face downward.
6. Move the Tie Rods into the square portion of the Key
Notes.
7. With the Channels still in line, screw a Flange Nut on
the end of each Tie Rod as shown. Tighten the Flange
Nut.
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MOUNTING COPY-CRAFTER BED TO LATHE
BENCH : •
I. Remove _he Too Rest Base and lock ng hardwarefrom
the Lathe (see your Lathe Owners Manual) and p ace
the Tailstock appr0ximateiy 24 inches from the
HeadstoCk: • •
NOTE: If" your Lathe has a Tool Rest Bracket and
i0cking harclware like the one shown in this illustration
be sure to unscrew the Threaded Slide and remove it
from the Tool Rest Bracket as shown before mountir_g
the Copy-Crafter bed,
2= Position the Copy-Crafter Bed on the Lathe Bench so
that the Lathe Bed is between the two Vertical
Channels of the Copy-Crafter and the Copy-Crafter
label faces the operator.
The front Vertical Channel should be 3-1/4 inches from
the Lathe Bed and 1/2 inch from the foot of the
Headstock as shown.
3. Check this distance at the other end making sure it is
also 3-t/4 inches. The Copy:Crafter Bed should now be
parallel to the Lath_ Bed.
REMOVE THIS THREADED SLIDE
FROM THE TOOL _EST BRACKET
BEFORE MOUNTING COPY-CRAFTER
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4. Without moving the Copy-Crafter Bed, carefully mark
location of 8 bolt holes,
a. Trace the square portion of the Key Hole at the end
of each Vertical Channel,
b. Trace the 2 square holes in the center of each
Vertical Channels. You may have to move the
Taifstock to trace these hotes.
Remove the C0py-Crafter Bed and drill 3/8-inch holes
in: th_ Center of the marked squares.
6_, Att_h_heCbpY:C_after Bed to the Lathe Bench using
(8) eight Round Head Carriage Bolts, (2) two inches
I0ng and F|ange Nutsi'
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SQUARE HOLE
KEYHOLE
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assembly
7,
The Front Charmer should be slightly lower than the
top of the Vertical Channels. Check the height with a
combination square as shown. If it is higher, loosen the
Flange Nuts and lower it.
TOOL HOLDER
1. Screw a 1-3/4 inch tong socket head screw tightly into
each Knob as shown.
2. Screw a Square Nut onto each of the Follower Pins.
NOTE: The Nut has four clots on one side., .they must
face the threaded end.
SET SCREW WRENCH
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DOTS
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3_:::_re_::_he Khobs:and FOilbwer Pins:into the Tool:Post : ::::
:6i :An:k!;gnmen_ Gauge is provided to align the tip of the
Cutting tliel €_nteriine of Latl_e (see
: page:11i number e); The fotiowing Steps explain how
TOOL POST BASE
_/2 INCH SOCKET HEAD SCREW
of the Square
: Nut t0 the: p0irit of the spur: Center asshown,
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bi: Using a sharp pointed instrument;: scratch a mark
.... on both inside surfaces of the Alignment Gauge as
shown.:The distance between the sCratCh llne and
:::0_e :end of _heAlignment Gauge shouid be equat to
:the :above measUrement, i
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ALIGNMENT GAUGE
SHARP POI NTED iNSTRUMENT /
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C,
Remove protective coat{ng from the tip of the
Cutting Tool and place it in the Cradle,
d.
Insert the Cutting Too} and Cradle into the Too]
Post and rotate it back and forth whi}e turning the
Set Screw in the top of the Too_ Post. The Set
Screw should seat into cove hq the top of the
Cutting Tool.
e. Hold Al;gnment Gauge tightly against Follower Pin
...make sure it is resting on top of Square Nut.
f, Push Cutting Tool gen_zly against Gauge making sure
that it touches beth inside surfaces of Gauge by
rotating Too] Post.
This wifl align the tip of the Cutt;ng Tool with the
Fotlower Pin,
g. WhiJe still holding Gauge firmly against Follower
Pin, raise Tool Post until tip of Cutting Tool is even
with scratch mark on Gauge. Tighten Setscrew in
Tool Post Base.
h. Tighten Setscrew in top of Teo_ Post. The tip of the
Cutting Tool should now be directly above the
Follower Pin as high as the eenterline of the lathe,
CRADLE
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CUTTING TOOL
ALIGNMENT GAUGE
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BRACKETS
Assemble the right and left Brackets using 3/4 inch
long Round Head Bolts, Washers and Plain Hexagon
Nuts.
Install on the bed as shown.
eRACKET
CLAMP
RIGHT
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