Craftsman 113251890 Owner’s Manual
Serial
Number ............
Model and serial
number may be found
on a pfate attached
to the yoke assembly.
You should record both
model and serial number
in a safe place for
future use.
ROUTER-RECREATOR
SHOWN WITH SEARS ROUTER
AND LEG SET
CAUTmON:
Read GENERAL
and ADDITIONAL
SAFETY ....
iNSTRUCTIONS
carefully
Sold_by SEARS, ROEBUCK
Part No. 76005
ROUTER-RECREA TOR
® assembly
® operating
o repair parts
AND CO., Chicago, 1L. 60684 U.S.A.
This warranty g Yes you specif c egal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary
from State to state; _
SEARSI ROEBUCK AND CO., DEPT. 69B/731A Sears ToWer. Chicago, IL 60684
Before =operating the Recreator read and understand your Router and Router Recreator
owner's manuals and affixed warnings.
The General Safety Instructions which follow apply to your Router and Router Recreator
co mbinaUon as a "power tool."
genera!l safety instructions for power tools
1. KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL
Read and understand the owner's manual and 12.
labels affixed to the tool Learn its application
and limitations as well as the specific potential
hazards peculiar to this tool.
2. GROUND ALL TOOLS UNLESS
DOUBLE INSULATED 13.
If tool is equipped with an approved
3-conductor cord and a 3--prong grounding
type pug to fit the proper grounding type
receptacle. The green conductor in the cord is
the grounding wire. Never: connect the green 14.
wire to a live terminal
3, KEEP GUARDS iN PLACE
and in working order.
4. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS
AND WRENCHES
Form habit of checking to seethat keys and 16.
adjusting wrenches are removed f,rom tool
before tui'ning it on. : i :- :
5; KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN : 17.
Cluttef;ed areas and benches nv te accidents.
Ftoor must not be slippery dueto wax: or
sawdust. --18.
6, AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT
Don't use power tools in damp or wet location.
Keep work area well lit. Provide adequate
surrounding work space.
7. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY 19.
AH visitors should be kept a safe distance from
work area,
8. MAKE WORKSHOP KID-PROOF
-- with padlocks, master switches, or by
removing starter keys.
9. DON'T FORCE TOOL
It wit! do the job better and safer at the rate for
which it was designed.
10. USE RIGHT TOOL
Don't force tool or attachment to doa job it was
not designed for.
WEAR PROPER APPAREL
No loose clothing, g oves, neckties or jewelry to
get :caught in moving, parts. Rubber-soled damaged should
footwear is recOmn_ended fop best footing replaced.
USE SAFETY GOGGLES
Safety goggles must comply with ANSI
Z87.1-t968, Also use face or dust mask if
cutting operation is dusty. Everyday
eyeglasses only have =mpact resistant lenses,
they are not safety glasses.
SECURE WORK
Use clamps or a vise to hold work when
practical, it's safe r than using your hand, frees
both hands to operate toot.
DON'T OVERREACH
Keep proper footing and balance at all ttmes.
15. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE
Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest
performance. Follow instructions for
lubrication and changing accessories.
DISCONNECT TOOLS
before servicing; when changing accessories
Such as blades, bits, cutters, _tc.
AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING
Make sure switch is in "OFF position before
plugging in.
USERECOMMENDEDACCESSORIES
Consult the owner's manual for recommended
accessories. Follow the instructions that
accompany the accessories. The use of
tmprope_" accessories may cause hazards.
NEVER STAND ON TOOL
Serious injury could occur if the toot is tipped
or if the cutting tool is accidentally contacted.
Do not store materials above or near the tool
such that it is necessary to stand on the tool to
reach them.
20. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS
Before further use of the tool, a guard or other
part that is damaged should be carefully
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, mounting,
and any other conditions that may affect its
operation. A guard or other part that as
be properly repaired or
additional safety instructions for router-recreator
1. ALWAYS USE EYE PROTECTION.
The operation of any cutting 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.! before commencing cutting tool
operation. We recommend Wide Vision Safety
Mask for use over goggles.., available at Sears
retail or catalog stores.
2. DON'T FORCE TOOL
The Recreator was designed for smooth
operation, therefore, parts should never be
forced to operate.
Note and follow the instructions found on the
WARNING label which appears on the yoke
assembly.
FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY
1. READ AND UNDERSTAND OWNER'S MANUAL OF
ROUTER RECREATOR AND ROUTER BEFORE
OPERATING MACHINE.
2. WEAR SAFETY GOGGLES AND EAR PROTECTION.
3. DO NOT WEAR GLOVES, NECKTIE, OR LOOSE
CLOTHING. TIE BACK LONG HAIR.
4. EXCEPT FOR SPINDLE WORK NEVER USE A
SMALLER DIA. STYLUS TiP THAN THE CUTTER.
5. BE POSITIVE YOU DO NOT RUN CUTTER INTO
C-CLAMPS.
3. KEEP HANDS CLEAR OF BITS
AND WORKING AREA.
4_ KEEP ROUTER RECREATOR AND
ROUTER CLEAN
After every use, clean saw dust off the
Recreator and Router,
NOTE: Motors used onwood-working tools are
particularly susceptible to the accumulation of
sawdust and wood chips and shouid be blown
out or "vacuumed" frequently to prevent
interference with normal motor ventilation.
WARNING
WEAR YOUR
CONTENTS
General Safety Instructions ................ 2
Additional Safety Instructions ............. 3
Introduction .. : ........................ 4
Unpacking and Checking Contents .......... 4
Getting to Know Your Router-Recreator ..... 4
Assembly .............................. 5
Base Assembly ....................... 5
Yoke Assembly ....................... 7
Cable Assemblies ...................... 8
Instaliing the Router ................... 9
Installation of the Counterweight ......... 1!
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.
Installing the Pulley Guards ............. 12
Mounting Your Router-Recreator to a Stand. !2
Alignment ............................. !3
Operation ............................. 15
Genera! Operating Hints ................ 15
Three Dimensional Carving .............. 16
Sign Making .........................
Decorative Edging ..................... 22
Spindle Decorating ................... 23
Recommended Accessories ............... 25
Repair Parts ...........................
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ntroduchon
Thank :you for- the purchase of your, Router and more enjoyable operatiOn later,
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In order tofaclitate;handlingand.minimiZe any more, then contact your local Sears Retail or
damage that might occur during shipment your new Catalog outlet for replacement.
Recreator s packaged un-assembled We know Th
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unpacking and checking contents
• . . T . .... : " "t J- b t e model number or your Recreator (113 251890)
ITEM DESCRIPTION
A Corner Brackets ........................ 2 A 8 C
B Track Brackets ......................... 2 h A , _ |
C Pulley Cover Guards ................... 2 1_ t Y /7 _ _ *
E She f Boards .......................... 4 ii/i_iii._j _2 P.c -- _,_'_"_ % X
G 1/16 ' styIUSRR_d ............... ........ 11 Sii___
J Yoke Assembly .. ........ : .............. _ i _ r=_ I i _ t
K Shaft .................. ; ............... 1 N' _ V _K J _\ _
L Pulleys (5") ............................ 21 L K H \G F
M Counterweight Shaft .. ........ ..........
N Counterweight ......................... 1
P Shaft Lock Brackets .................... 2
Q Loose Parts Bags ....................... 2
Bag. No, 76008 contains the following:
Cable ................................... 2
Spindle Center Screw .................... 2
Stylus Mount ........................... 1
Large Knob ........................... 1
Small Knob ...; ........................ 1
3/4" Stylus Collar ...................... 1
Stylus Grip .... ......................... I
Bag NO. 76018 contains the _otlowing:
Screw. Pan, Hd. t/4-20 x1-1/,_..... ..... : 20
Screw Pan Hd t/4-20 x 1/2 ........... 18
Nut, Hex 1/4-20 . . ......... ....... _ 32
Wing Nut. 1/4-20 ....................... 2
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ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY.
Collar .................................. 2
Screw, Soc. Set 1/4-20 x 1/4 ............. 4
Nut. Hex 8-32 .......................... 2
Washer 3/16 x 3/8 x 1/32 ............... 2
Screw, Seres Pan Hd, 10-32 x 3/4 ...... 2
Lockwasher_ External 1/4 .............. 2
Screw, Soc. Set 5/16-18 x 5/16 .......... 1
Screw. Hex Hd 3/8-16 × 1-1/2 .......... 2
Washer. 3/8 x 7/8 x 5/64 ................ 2
Nut. Hex Jam 3/8-16 .................... 6
Wrench. Hex "L" t/8 .................... 1
Wrench, Hex "L" 5/32 .................. 1
Screw, Rd. Hd. 1/4-20 x 2-1/2 ........... 1
Screw, Pan lid 10-32 x 1/2 .............. 3
getting to know your router-recreator
We'll be referring to the various parts of the Router
Recreator by name throughout this manual• It will
be helpful if you study the following drawing and
familiarize yourself with the major components,
Periodic referral to this section will also be helpful if
you become puzzled while reading some of the
more detailed instructions.
. BRACKET INNER PULLEY COVER
i
" 4
" : -: SHELF BOARDS _ GUARDS
COUNTER YOKE ASSEMBLY
WEIGHT TILT
l FRONT
CORNER SHELF BOARD
CORNER TRACK BRACKET
PLATE ROUTER MOUNT
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assembly
THE FOLLOWING TOOLS WiLL BE REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY AND ALIGNMENT
Pliers
Combination Square
Tape measure Screw driver -- medium
I. BASE ASSEMBLY
Working in a welt lit, clean area is always a plus. It's
also a good idea to place all hardware (nuts and
bolts) in a bowl or other suitable container so they're
easily accessible and don't get scattered. FOR THIS
FIRST OPERATION YOU'LL NEED:
ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY.
A Shelf Brackets ........................ 6
B Corner Brackets ....................... 2
C Track Brackets ........................ 2
D Pan Head Screws, 1/4-20 x 1-1/4" . ..... 12
E Shelf Boards .......................... 3
F Pan Head Screws, 1/4-20 x 1/2" . ....... 8
G Hex Nuts, 1/4 x 20 ..................... 20
1/8" 5/32" Socket head
setscrew wrenches
(supplied)
C
9/16" wrench
5/8" wrench
7/16" wrench
3/8" wrench
D
NOTE: The base of your Router Recreator is made
up of 2 Shelf Boards (front and rear), 2 Track
Brackets (top), and 2 Corner Brackets (bottom) see
illustration.
Attach all Brackets to the Shelf Boards as shown
using a 1-1/4 inch pan head screw.
Use a 1/2 inch pan head screw to attach the Track
and Corner Brackets to the Shelf Brackets (see
illustration).
TRACK BRACKET
1-1/4"PAN j
HEAD SCREW
SHELF
BRACKET
H1/2 ' PAN 1
EAD SCREW CORNER BRACKET
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: CORNERS BEFORE TIGHTENING
When assembling the above pieces do not tighten
the screws until you have checked all four cornerS of
the assembly with your square.
Instafl a third Shelf Board horizontally us_ngthe last
two holes in the:top of each Track Bracket,
The Shelf Brackets should be on the underside of
the Shelf and sus pended from the Track Brackets by
four 1-1/4 inch Pan head screws and four Hex nuts
as shown.
CHECK FOR SQUARENESS OF
\
Before tightening the screws check the distance
from the edge of the horizontal She{f Board to the
front Shelf Board as shown. The distance shouEd be
equal when measured at both the left and rig ht side
of the frame assembly,
You should have one shelf board, two she If brac kets
and their related hardware remaining. Thisshelf will
be installed later, after you determine what type of
work will be done.
6 ¸
l!. YOKE ASSEMBLY
Step two will require the following parts:
ITEM DESCRJPT|ON QTY,
A 5" Pulleys ............................. 2
B Pulley Shaft Collars ................... 2
C Socket Head Setscrews, I/4-20 x t/4" .. 2
D Pulley Shaft ........................... 1
E Yoke Sub-Assembly ................... 1
F Counterweight Shaft ................... 1
G Pan Head Screws, 10-32 x 3/4" . ........ 2
H Stylus Mount .......................... 1
J Large Knob ........................... 1
K Small Knob ........................... !
L Socket Head Setscrew, 5/16-18 x t/4" .. 1
Place the Counterweight Shaft inside the rear of the
Yoke with the bent section of the Shaft extending
out and upward. The two holes in the Shaft should
align with the two small holes in the Yoke as shown.
Secure it with the two 3/4 inch pan head screws,
D
YOKE ASSEMBLY
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Screw the large and small Knobs and a 1/4 inch
setscrew into the Stylus Mount as shown.
Slide this assembly on to the Router Mount Shaft as
shown and lightly tighten the setscrew.
COUNTER WEIGHT
SHAFT
ROUTER MOUNT
YOKE
BEARING
STYLUS MOUNT
STYLUS
MOUNT
SETSCREW
de the Pulley shaft through the bearings at the
.rear of the Y0ke Assembly followed by the shaft
Collars _ one or1 each side of the Yoke as shown,
install 1/4 inchsetsCrew in thethreaded h01e in each
of the Collars. The Collars should not be
at this time.
Slide the 5 inch Track Pulleys o n to the Pulley Shaft
with the hub of the pulley (area which contains the
setscrew) facing toward the Yoke as shown. This
Shaft shoulc_ extend beyond the Pulleys
approximately 1/8 inch on each end.
Place the pulley hubs on the Shaft such that one
pulley set screw faces front while the other faces
rear as Shown. This wil! help insure access to one of
the set screws during future adjustments.
PULLEY HUB
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SHAFT SHOULD EXTEND
BEYOND PULLEYS
APPROXIMATELY 1/8"
ON EACH END
PlaCe the entire yoke assembly on the frame with the
pulleys riding on the Track Brackets and the large
black Knob facing the front.
Loosen the pulley setscrews and push outward on
the pulley so that the tracks are riding on the inside
corners of the pulley grooves as shown. Tighten the
pulley setscrews. The Pulley Shaft should extend
beyond the faces of the pulleysan equal amount on
each side,
Iii. CABLE ASSEMBLIES
For step three you'll need --
ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY:
A Steel Cables .......................... 2
B 8-32 Hex Nuts ..................... 2
C 3/t6 X 3/8 Flat Washers ............... 2
TRACK MUST RIDE
ON INSIDE EDGE
OF PULLEY GROOVE
A
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Place the threaded end of one cable through the
small hole in the tab at the front end of the pulley
track as shown. Wrap the cable one time around the
pulley and then push it through the hole in the tab at
the rear of the track.
While applying slight tension on the cable, with the
aid of pliers, install the 3/8 inch washer followed by
the 8-32 Hex Nut on the threaded end of the cable as
shown.
Repeat the cable installation on the other pulley.
Check for free movement of the pulleys. The pulleys
should not sJide on the tracks but roll freely without
any cable slippage. If additional cable tension is
needed, tighten the 8/32 Hex nut securing the cable
at the rear, while holding the body of the threaded
end with a pliers.
NOTE: The tension on the two cables should be
about equal. Check the tension on each by
"picking" the cable like a guitar string and listening
to the sound. Adjust the tension to make the two
sounds similar in pitch.
iV. INSTALLING THE ROUTER
(not supplied)
Step four requires the following:
ITEM DESCRIPTION
A Router (motor assembly) .............. 1
B Router clamp , ........................ 1
C 1/4-20 x 1-1/4 pan head screws ........ 4
D 1/4-20 x t-1/2 round head screws ...... 1
E 1/4-20 Hex nut . ....................... 1
Your Router Recreator is designed to accept most
routers with a motor body from 3 inches to 3-3/4
inches in diameter. If your router does not easily
adapt to the router mount, it is not recommended
that you attempt any alteration of the mount or your
router.
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