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Operator's
Manual
I
Variable Speed
WOOD LATHE
Model No.
351.217120
CAUTION:
Read and follow all Safety
Rules and Operating
Instructions before First
Use of this Product.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A,
WWW, Ilear L Cof11/cr aimf_rlfl 8fl
18184.02 Draft (11/10/02)
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- Page 1 Operator's Manual Variable Speed WOOD LATHE Model No. 351.217120 CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before First Use of this Product. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A, WWW, Ilear L Cof11/cr aimf_rlfl 8fl 18184.02 Draft (11/10/02)
- Page 2 • Check for deranged parts. Check for alignment oi moving pads, binding,breakage, mountingand any other condi- FULL ONEYEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN tion that may affecta tool's operation. VARIABLE SPEED WOOD LATHE • A guard or Otherpad that is damaged shouldbe properly If this productfalls due to a detect in material or workmanship repaired or replaced.Do nntpedorm maksshiftrepairs.
- Page 3 Never turn the lathe ON before clearing the bed, head and • Never perform any operation with this lathe where the tailstock ot all tools, wood scraps, etc., except the werkpiece workplece is hand-held. Do net mount a reamer, milling and related support devicse for the operation planned.
- Page 4 Refer to Figu="es2 - 3. Reler to Figures 4-9, CAUTION: Do not attempt assembly if parts ere missing. LOCATION OF WOOD LATHE Use this manual to order replacement parts. The lathe shouldbe positionedsothat neither the operator • Remove all components from the shipping carton and verify nor a casual observer is forced to stand in line with the spin- against the parts list on page 3.
- Page 5 GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS Qmunding Lug M_<e Sum This Is WARNING: Improper conr_dion d equipmed grounding con- Adspter_ __ConnectedTo ductor can ras.J in the dsk d electrical shod<. Eq_ment should be grounded while in use to protect operstor from eleddcal shock. 3-Prong Ground •...
- Page 6 Disconnectthe line cordlram power source. DESCRIPTION • Pull out the removable key. T he key has the words, Craftsman 36" variable speed wood lathe providescapability "Remove to Lock". to turn woodenworkpieces up to 36' long and 4" diameter. • Store key in a sale pla_e This lathe can also turn b_wls up to 12"...
- Page 7 SPINDLE TURNING • Observe the speed chart (see page 14). For example, a 2" square turning uP to 18" long should run at 1100 RPM for If you have never done any amount ot wood turning,we sug- "roughing'. Rotate the wood by hand to make sum that the gest that you practiceusing the variouswood turningtools.
- Page 8 Rgure 19 Cuttin " Many operationsrequirethat the cuttingchisels be used for scraping,but scraping chisels are practicallynever used for figure 16 - Bowl Turning Rest cutting.Scrapingdullsa chisel much faster, especiallythe CAUTION: Do not try to push this support when cutting.Do razor sharp cuttingchisels. nottry to mountwork so large that the motor must strain to Cutting is faster than scrapingandproduces a smootherfinish turn it.
- Page 9 • The only sure method of holdingthe chisel steady is to Fig, 22A mat the b_vel against the work (Figure 21A). When the toni mat is at the proper height, the chisel can be held with the • ioe bevel pressed against the work, and the tool restwill act as a fulcrum to support the chisel against the downward force of the revolvingwork.
- Page 10 • Any flat sudaca can be scraped with the flat nose chisel. USING THE SKEW • Two skews, the '/z and 1" sizes, am all that are needed for general use. Other sizes are avallsble, This tool is nearly always used to ma_ fbished cuts, to cut vees and beads, and to square shoulders.
- Page 11 Cutting to Depth Many scraping operations and cUtting to depth with the part- ing tool can be easily accomplished with the one hand. The chisel is grasped firmly with the index finger on top to press it down against the rest. it is thrust straight into the work. Holding the tool in this manner leaves the other hand free to hold a p_tem or calipers, atc., to check work in progress.
- Page 12 • Roundness can be tested by laying the gouge on top of the work - it will not ride up and down when cylinder is perfectly found. Flrst Cuts Figure 38 Testing Roundness • Use the gouge to remove any waste stock outside of shoul- der.
- Page 13 • At the start of either cut, gouge is held with handle high and the two sides of blade held between the thumb end fore_ingar of tool rest hand, just behind the bevel. Position the fingers so that they are ready to roll the blade into cove.
- Page 14 • Byplacingthe pattern againstthe roughed-out cylinder, y ou • Next. prepare the turningstock by squanng it up to the can quicldymarkthe variouspointsut the criticaldiameters, size ot the largest square or round section in your plan. The stock can be cut to the exact length of the proposed •...
- Page 15 a Morse taper shank, it can be mounted directly in some Alter completing the turning, remove the bankstick and fin- tail stock rams. OthenNise, it can be mounted in a chuck fit- ish off the original point of contact. Sand off aw slight ted with the proper type shank.
- Page 16 Rgure FANCY FACEPLATE TURNINGS PREPARING A PLUG CHUCK A plug chuck is an at_iliaq/wood chuck mounted onto a faos- plste. The chuck can be any size diameter, but it should be about 1%" thick for stability. The wood chuck should be pro- Round Nose Sposr-Pdnt Measuring...
- Page 17 RECHUCKING • Alter being shucked, the remaining face of the ring can be turned to the proper contour, thus cutting away the center Rechucidng is the general term used to descnbe any addition- portion. al work mounting that is necessary to complete a turning pro- jeot.The method of working ojlinders, and the use of a plug •...
- Page 18 • Next, the inside of the body is turned. A care/ul check must be made when turning the lip of the body podiorl so that the lid will be a tight press fit. • The lid is then pressed onto the body and the outer circumfer- ence and face of the lid, together with the outer drcumference of the body, are turned all at one tk_e.This insures accurate matching of the two pieces.
- Page 19 Rgure WoodFibers TURNING BALLS Plastic balls are rough turned in the usual manner and then broughtto perfect roundnessby using a tube tool,The tube shouldbe slightlyless in diameterthan the finished size of the ball. It can be brass or steel, ground square acrossthe end.
- Page 20 REPLACING WORN VARIABLE SPEED BELT Refer to Figures 76 and 77. NOTE: Snap ring pliers are required for this operation. WARNING: Make certainthat the unitis disconnectedfrom • Remove rear cover (4 screws). power sourcebefore attemptingto service or remove any • Ren'Kx,e outboard spindle assembly and drive bet (3 screws).
- Page 21 SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) CORRECTIVE ACTION otorwili not start 1. Lowvoltage 1. Checkpowerlineforpropervoltage Inspect all lead connectionson motor I 2. Openconnections.Circuit in motoror loose 2. Ior loose ar open connection 3. Defective capacitor 3, Replace capacitor lMotor will not start; fuses blown or circuit 1.
- Page 22 NOTES...
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- Page 24 Model 351.217120 Figure 77 - Replacement Parts Illustration for Lathe...
- Page 25 rKEY _K_:Y QTY. DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION PART I NO. Knob '18120.00 18151.00 Outboard Spindle 01930.00 4-O.7 x 6mm Pan Heed Screw STD315555 6005zz Bal Bearing" ' Pointer 18121.00 18152.00 ; 3BMI-47 Retaining Ring ', 4 Rack Cover 18122.00 18153.00 Spindle Seat Rack 18154.00 01900.00...
- Page 26 Model 351.217120 Figure 78 - Replacement Parts Illustrat|on for Stand...
- Page 27 PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. 18185.00 STD533107 "/,o-18x °,_"Carriage Bolt* 18186.00 18187.00 Brace STD551031 _A,"Flat Washer* STD551131 'A," Lock Washer* STD541031 ',_," Hex Nut* 18188.00 Support 06410.00 8-1.25 x 16mm Socket Head Bolt STD851008 8ram Flat Washer* 18189,00 4" Outboard Faceptata &...
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