Craftsman 113.228000 Owner's Manual

Craftsman 113.228000 Owner's Manual

12-inch wood-turning lathe
ISears
MODEL NO.
113.228000
LATHE
ONLY
MODEL NO.
113.228160
LATHE
WiTH MOTOR
Serial
Number.
Modet and serial
number may be found
under belt guard.
You should record both
model and serial number
in a safe place for
future use.
CAUTIION:
Read
GENERAL and
ADDITIONAL
SAFETY
iNSTRUCTIONS
carefully
CRI!IFTSMttN_
12-INCH
WOOD-TURNING
LA THE
®assembly
e operating
• repair parts
Sold
by
SEARS,
ROEBUCK
AND
CO.,
Chicago,
IL.
60684
U.S.A.
Part No. 70053
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  • Page 1 ISears MODEL NO. 113.228000 LATHE ONLY MODEL NO. 113.228160 LATHE WiTH MOTOR Serial CRI!IFTSMttN_ Number. Modet and serial number may be found under belt guard. 12-INCH You should record both model and serial number WOOD-TURNING LA THE in a safe place for future use.
  • Page 2 FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN WOOD LATHE If Within one year from the date of purchase, this Craftsman Wood Lathe fails due to a defect in material workmanship, Sears will repair it. free of charge. WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE...
  • Page 3 additionam safety instructions for wood turning lathes Never operate Lathe with protective cover Safety is a combination operator common sense and the unused shaft end of the motor removed, alertness at all times when the Lathe is being used, WARNING: YOUR OWN SAFETY, Hang your...
  • Page 4 additional safety instructions for wood turning lathes WARNING: DO NOT ALLOW FAMILIARITY WARNING_ FOUR STEP LATHE (GAINED FROM FREQUENT USE OF YOUR MOTOR PULLEYS FURNISHED MACHINE) BECOME COMMONPLACE. SIGNED RUN THE LATHE AT THE COR- ALWAYS REMEMBER THAT CARELESS RECT SPEEDS WHEN USED...
  • Page 5 This Lathe is designed to use a 1725 RPM motor only. Do This power tool is equipped with a 3-conductor cord and not use any motor that runs faster than 1725 RPM. It is grounding type plug which has a grounding prong, approved wired for operation...
  • Page 6 ...._..+ MoUnting Lathe and motor on recommended On : off switch ......Spur center and cup center (aligning centers) ..Craftsman bench ......Tailst0ck ......SpUr and cup center instaliati0n . . • ... Speed chart ......
  • Page 7: Mounting Lathe And Motor On Workbench

    7. Position the motor over the mounting holes. NOTE: When using a Craftsman double shaft motor, make sure FOOT the 5/8" dia. shaft is to the left when facing the front Lathe.
  • Page 8 assembly 10. Remove the headstock pulley-using the 5/32" set- screw wrench. 11: Find four pan head thread cutting screws 3/8" long and four Iockwashers from among the loose parts. Attach the belt guard with these screws and Iockwash- er_ The arrows in this illustration show the location of the screws.
  • Page 9 Place a straightedge such as a piece of wood, metal framing square across the pulleys to see if they are in line with each other, If they are, tighten the other two motor mounting bolts. If they are not in line, loosen the two motor...
  • Page 10 :::_i:::i/:i:_!i /:i!_:i; ;_ii ¸ • : .... 2. Find two pointS and a spur and cup center among the 1o0se parts. To insert point into centers, place center between jaws of a Vise. Do not tighten vice. Insert point into center and with a hammer and nail gently tap around the base of the point until secure, TAILSTOCK...
  • Page 11 2. To turn Lathe .. INSERT finger under switch lever and pull END of switch out. 3. To turn Lathe OFF. ,, PUSH lever in. Never leave the Lathe unattended until it has come to a complete stop and you have removed the switch key.
  • Page 12 assembly 4. To lock switch in OFF position . . , HOLD switch with one hand, REMOVE kev with other hand. WARNING: YOUR OWN SAFETY, HOLD co._o, WAYS LOCK SWITCH "OFF". WHEN LATHE IS NOT IN USE ,.. REMOVE KEY AND KEEP IT IN A SAFE PLACE .
  • Page 13 getting to know your wood Jathe HANDWHEEL TAILSTOCK 11 spur CENTER 10 CUP C ENTE. SPINDLE LOCK TAILSTOCK INDEX PIN HOLE TOOL REST BELT GUARD TOOL REST BASE BASE )INDLE FOOT TAILSTOCK LOCK 12 TA,LSTOCK SPEED TOOL REST LOCK TOOL REST BRACKET LOCK...
  • Page 14 ow your wood lathe 11;SPUR: CENTER AND CUP CENTER ..are used for spindle turning and should always be in alignment, ALIGNING CENTERS lithe centers:are not in line as shown, make the follow ing adjustments. 1. Make sure the tailstock and ram are locked when checking for alignment.
  • Page 15 13. SPEED CHART,.. Indicates general recommended SPINDLE SPEED speeds for varioussizes of workpieees. MOTOR SPINDLE ,83?oI 22so 'I" 1 34so I basic lathe operations CHANGING SPEEDS belt is shown positioned on the second steps from ROTATE MOTOR outside end of the pulleys. This causes the lathe to COUNTERCLOCKWISE PULLEY...
  • Page 16 basic lathe operations SPINDLE TURNING: If you have never done anv amount ot wood turn :we suggest that you practice using the various wood turning tools. Start with a small spindle turning. Be sure to study the "Handbook" which you received With Your lathe.
  • Page 17 1/8" 11. Adjust the too! rest approximately I/8" away from thecorners ofthewood and 1/8" above the center line. Note angled position toot rest base. Lock the tool rest base and the tool rest. TOOL R EST WOOD Look at the speed chart.
  • Page 18 basic lathe operations INDEXING The spindle pulley contains 36 equally spaced holes. The index pin engages with these holes to keep the spindle from turning while you put a mark on the workpiece. For example: To locate the position of six spokes in a wheel: 1, Pull the index pin outward and turn it so that the small cross pin slips into the slot.
  • Page 19 maintenance WARNING: FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, TURN to keep the surfaces clean and allow the tool rest and tail- SWITCH "OFF" REMOVE PLUG FROM stock to more more freely. POWER SOURCE OUTLET BEFORE MAINTAIN- ING OR LUBRICATING YOUR LATHE. If the power cord is worn or cut, or damaged...
  • Page 20 TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART REMEDY TROUBLE PROBABLE CAUSE ii., 1. Defective On-Off switch, 1. Replace defective parts before using Lathe Motor will not run. Defective switch cord. again, Defective switch box receptacle. 2, Reset protector when motor has cooled. 2. Motor protector open, (only if your motor is...
  • Page 21 recommended accessories RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ITEM CAT. Work Bench ......(See Catalog) Motor Pulley (Four Step) 1/2" Bore ... 9-27921 Motor Pulley (Four Step) 5/8" Bore ... 9-27922 Drill Chuck 1/2" Capacity with No. 1 M.T. Shank ....... 9-22342 Screw Center with No.
  • Page 22: Parts List

    CRAFTSMAN 12" WOOD-TURNING LATHE MODEL No. 113.228000 & 113.228160 Figure 1...
  • Page 23 Lever, Assembly Lock Bag of Loose Parts (Not tllustrated) STD 541425 SP4052 Nut, Lock 1/4-20 Booklet-How To Operate Your Craftsman 70052 Lathe (Not Illustrated) Nut, Stud 70050 70053 Owners, Manual (Not Ills.) Shoe, Lock * Standard Hardware Item - May Be Purchased Locally.
  • Page 24 i1,,11 Sears 12-1NCFI WOOD-TURNING LATHE SERVICE Now that you have purchased your 12" Wood-Turning Lathe should a need ever exist repair parts or service, simply contact any Sears Service Center and most Sears, Roebuck and Co. stores. Be sure to provide all pertinent facts when you call or visit.

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