Craftsman 11323800 User Manual 12 INCH WOOD TURNING LATHE Manuals And Guides L0807003

CRAFTSMAN Lathe Manual L0807003 CRAFTSMAN Lathe Owner's Manual, CRAFTSMAN Lathe installation guides

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Serial
Number
Modelandserial
numbermaybefound
underbelt guard.
Youshouldrecordboth
modelandserialnumber
in asafeplacefor
futureuse.

12-iNCH
WOOD-TURNING

CAUTION:
Read

GENERAL

ADDITIONAL

SAFETY

o assembly
®operating
• repair parts

carefully

Part No. 70017

LA THE

and

INSTRUCTIONS

Sold

CRRFTSMRN

SEARS,

ROEBUCK

AND

CO.,

Chicago,

IL.

60684

UoS.A.
Printed

h'_ U.SA.

CRAFTSMAN

WOOD TURNING

LATHE

]
i

f within one year from
material or workmanship,
Warranty
service
United States.

the date of purchase, th s Craftsman
SearsWill repair it,free of charge,

is available

by simply

contacting

the

nearest

Wood

Turning

Lathe fa Is due

Sears store or Service

to a defect

Center throughout

]

the

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, an(] you may also have other rights which vary from state to
state.
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO.
BSC 41-3
SEARS TOWER
CHICAGO, IL, 60684

GENERAL
1. KNOW

YOUR

SAFETY

POWER

INSTRUCTIONS

TOOL

use

Read the owner's manual careful V. Learn tsapphcatlon
and lim=tations
as well as the specifc
potential
hazards

ALL TOOLS

n worKing

and in proper

ADJUSTING

adj Jstment

17. AVOID
Make
in.

visitors should

= Wlttl

ENVIRONMENT

be kept a safe distance

padlocks,

The use of

switches,

from WOrK area

or bv removing

10. USE RIGHT

better

and

safer

or attachment

Dart That
replaced

_t was not

periods

of operation.

changing

oe_formchanging

accessories

such

STARTING

7 "OFF"

oosition

before

mugging

ACCESSORIES

improper

accessor=es may cause hazards.

is tipped

or if the

matenals
above or near me tOOl such mat
to stand on the tool to reach them.

PARTS

_s damageo

should

orooerly

Turn
power
off.
complete
stop.

(Head Protection)

reoalreG

the dl_ection

OF FEED

22. NEVER LEAVE TOOL
UNATTENDED

Wear safety
goggles
(must
comply
with
ANS Z87.1)
at all times. Also, use face or dust mask if cutting oper
ation is dusty, and ear protectors
(plugs or muffs) durin_
extended

CARE

Feed work into a blade or cutter against
rotation
of the blade or cutter omv_

Do not wear loose clothir_J, gloves, neckties or jewelry
(rings,
wristwatches)
to get caught
m moving
carts.
NONSLIP
footwear
is recommended.
Wear proteetwe
hair covering
to contain
long hair
Roll
long sleeves
above the elbow.

GOGGLES

t_mes

STAND ON TOOL

21. DIRECTION

11. WEAR PROPER APPAREL

12. USE SAFETY

Jt's

[c ooe_dte

Before further
use of the tool. a guaro or other cart mat
s damaged should be carefully
checked to ensure that it
will ooerate properly
and perform
_ts ntendep
function.
Check for ahgnment
of moving parts, Oinolng of moving
parts, breakage
of parts, mounting,
ano any otner conditions
that may affect
ts ooerat_on.
,_ guata or other

at the rate for which

1o eo a job

20. CHECK DAMAGED

starter

TOOL

Don't
force tool
designed for.

switch

Do not store
t is necessary

9. DON'T FORCE TOOL
job

at a

Serious injury COUlO occur if tne too[
cutting tool is accidentally
contacted.

keys.

It wdl do the
it was designed

o_actical

llanos

the owner's manure for recommended
accessories.
toe nstruct=ons
that accomoanv
the accessories.

19. NEVER

KID-PROOF

master

wneP,

TOOLS

ACCIDENTAL

sure

Consult
Follow

AWAY

8. MAKE WORKSHOP

.vof_

t_ees _om

ano balance

18. USE RECOMMENDED

Floor

Don t use power tools in damp or wet locations or expose them to rain. Keep work area well lighted_ Provide
adequate surrounding
work sp_ce.

All

_o_o

before
serv;cmg;
when
blades, o_ts. cutters, etc.

KEYS AND WRENCHES

Cluttered
areas and benches
=nvlte accidents
must not be shppery due to wax or sawdust.

7, KEEP CHILDREN

nan_q

TOOLS WITH

16. DISCONNECT

and align.

5. KEEP WO RK AREA CLEAN

DANGEROUS

vise

your

Keen tools shard ano c_ean for nest and safest
ante.
Follow
mstructlo[ls
for lubricating
ano
accessories.

Form
habit of checkmg
to see mat keys and aejustmg
wrenches are removed from tool before turning it on.

6. AVOID

footing

15. MAINTAIN

ment.

4. REMOVE

using

Keepp_oper

IN PLACE

oroer,

TOOLS

14. DON'T OVERREACH

This tool is equipped
with an approved
3-conductor
cord and a 3-prong grounpm3
type plug to fit the prooer
grounding
type receptacle.
The green conductor
in the
cord is the grounding
wire. Never connect tne green wire
to a live terminal.

3. KEEP GUARDS

clamp5

safer than
too

pecul=ar to this tool.

2, GROUND

FOR POWER

13. SECURE WORK

Don't

RUNNING

leave

tOOl

until

!t comes

Safety is a Combination of operator common sense and
alertness at all times when the Lathe is being used.

h. Remove all loose knots before installing workpiece between centers or on the face plate.

WARNING:
FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, DO
NOT ATTEMPT TO OPERATE YOUR LATHE
UNTIL IT IS COMPLETELY
ASSEMBLED AND
INSTALLED
ACCORDING
TO THE INSTRUCTIONS . .. AND UNTIL YOU HAVE READ
AND UNDERSTAND
THE FOLLOWING:

Never leave the Lathe work area with the power
on before the Lathe has come to a complete stop,
or without
removing and storing
the switch key.

Never operate the Lathe with protective
the unused
shaft
end of the motor

PAGE
1. General Safety Instructions

for Power Tools . .

2. Getting to Know Your Lathe ............

3. Basic Lathe Operation .................

4. Maintenance .......................

5. The Lathe and motor must be bolted down to a stand
or workbench for stability.
6. Protection:
a,

Hang your turning
tools on the wall toward the tailstock end of the Lathe. Do not lay them on the bench
so that you must reach over the revolving workpiece
to select them,

Keep firm hold and control of the turning
tool at all
times. Special caution must be exercised when knots
or voids are exposed to the turning
tool.

Note the following
the front of the

DANGER
belt _J_rd.

which

appears

DANGER

Wear safety gogglesthat comply with ANS Z87.1t968, and a face shield if operation is dusty.
Wear ear plugs or muffs during extended periods
of operation.

FOR

When turning between centers or on the face plate,
always rough-out "out of round" workpieces at
slow speed. Running the Lathe too fast, so that it
vibrates, could cause the workpiece to be thrown
from the Lathe . . . or the turning tool to be
jerked from your hands.
Always revolve the workplace by hand before
turning on the motor, tf the workplece strikes the
tool rest, it could split and be thrown out of the
Lathe.
Do not allow the turning tool to "bite" into the
workpiece which could result in splitting of the
workpiece or the workpiece being thrown from
the Lathe. Always position the tool rest above the
centedine of the Lathe for spindle turning, Do not
apply the turning tool to the workpiece below the
level of the tool rest.

YOUR

OWN

REAO
AND
UNDERSTAND
OWNER'S
ft'ANUAL
BEFORE
ATING
THIS MACHINE

%15AR FACE SHIELD
TY GOGGLES

DO
NOT
WEAR
GLOVES
TIES OR LOOSE CLOTHING

BE
POSIT}VE
TIGHT
BEFORE
HINE

TURN
WORKPIECE
BY HAND
BE
FORE
APPLYING
POWER
TO DE
TERMINE
IT CLEARS
THE
TOOL
REST OR OTNERMACHIN£
PARTS

ROUGH
OUT
FACEPLATE
WORK
PIECES
BEFORE
INSTALLING
ON
FACEPLATETOAVOIDEXCESSIVE

Before
attaching
a workpiece
to
always "rough
it out" to as "true
sible. This will minimize
vibration
fasten

the

Failure to perform
cause the workpiece

workpiece

to the

Think

11,

Complete

AND

OR SAF E

ALL
LOCKS
OPERATING

AND

"_HE
O_ER

NECK

ARE
,MAC

POSSIBLE

LOWESTSPEEDWHEN
NEW
WORKPIECE,
OR
BETWEEN
CEN

M_Ntt2_ZE

POTENTIAL

Safety
hand

sending

between-centers

or face

plate mounted
workpieces
BEFORE
removing
from
the lathe, NEVER
attempt
to remount
a face plate
turning
to the face plate for any reason. NEVER
attempt
to remount
a between-centers
turning
if the
original
centers in the turning
have been a{tered or
removed,
Be Positive
the lathe is set at the lowest

the face plate
round"
as poswhile turning.

securely

ALWAYSUSE
STARTING
FACEPLA_'E
TERS.
INJURY

10.

SAFETY:

Do not run the Lathe in the wrong direction, This
could cause the turning tool to be thrown from
your hands. The Lathe must run in a direction so
that the workpiece turns toward you.

Always
plate,

label

Eyes, Hands, Face, Ears, Body

VIBRATION
JURY
d.

cover on
removed,

speed if remounting
non-altered
original

face

a between-centers
centers.

turning

with

12. Use extra

caution
in mounting
a between-centers
turning
to the faceplate
or a faceplate
turning
to between-centers
for subsequent
operations.
BE POSITIVE the lathe is set at the lowest speed before turning ON.

these set-up operations
could
to be thrown
from the Lathe.

g. Avoid awkward hand positions, where a sudden
slip could cause a hand to move into the workpiece.

13. NEVER
attempt
to turn on the facep!ate or be._,_een centers
a workpiece
which
contains
any cracks or
loose knots,

addlhonai
•

•

safety mstruchons
•

•

lathes

WARNING:
THE FOUR STEP LATHE
AND
MOTOR
PULLEYS
FURNISHED
ARE DESIGNED TO RUN THE LATHE AT THE CORRECT SPEEDS WHEN USED WITH A 1725
R.P.M. MOTOR. DO NOT USE A 3450 R.P.M.
MOTOR TO INCREASE THE SPEED BECAUSE
IT COULD BE DANGEROUS.

WARNING:
DO NOT ALLOW FAMILIARITY
(GAINED FROM FREQUENT
USE OF YOUR
MACHINE)
TO BECOME COMMONPLACE.
ALWAYS
REMEMBER
THAT A CARELESS
FRACTION OF A SECOND IS SUFFICIENT
TO
INFLICT SEVER INJURY.

gVEAR

for wood turning

YOUR

The operation
of anv power tool can result in foreign
objects being thrown
into the eves, which can result in
severe eve damage. Always wear safety goggles complying
with ANSI Z87.1
(shown on Package) before commencing
power too_ operation.
Safetv
retail or catalog stores,

Goggles are available

at Sears

This power tool is equipped
with a 3*conductor
cord and
grounding
type plug which has a grounding
prong, approved
by Underwriters'
Laboratories
and the Canadian*Standards
Association.
"Tile ground conductor
has a green jacket and
is attached to the tool housing at one end and to the ground
prong in the _ttachment
plug at the other end.

This Lathe is designed to use a 1725 RPM motor only. Do
not use any motor that runs faster than 1725 RPM, It is
wired for operation on 110-120 volts, 60 Hz., alternating
current. IT MUST NOT BE CONVERTED TO OPERATE
ON 230 VOLTS. EVEN THOUGH SOME OF THE RECOMMENDED MOTORSARE
DUAL VOLTAGE.

This plug requires
outlet as shown.

THESE MOTORS HAVE BEEN FOUND TO RE
ACCEPTABLE FOR USE ON THIS TOOL,
HP
1/3

RPM
1725

VOLTS
110-120

CATALOG
1250

1/2

1725

110-120

1254

1/2

1725

110-120

1255

CAUTION:
Do not use blower or washing machine motors
or any motor with an automatic
reset overload protector
as their use may be hazardous.

TO POWER SOURCE

This machine
must be grounded
the operator
from electric shock.

while

If VOU are not
have it check

usre that

your

by a qualified

outlet

THREE

pro_g

MAKE SURE
CONNECTED

If power cord is worn or cut,
it replaced immediately.

2-PRONG
RECEPTACLE

ADAPTER

or damaged

less than

in any way, have

150 volts

.........."-_

The use of any extension
cord will cause some loss of
power.
To keep this to a minimum
and to prevent
overheating and motor burn-out,
use the table below to determine the minimum
wire size (A.W.G,)
extension
cord. Use
only 3 wire extet/sion
cords which have 3-prong grounding
type plugs aqd 3-pole
receptacles which
accept the tools
plug.

it has a plug

Cord

Length

Wire

Size

100 Ft.

A.W.G.
16

100-200

Ft.

200-400

Ft,

CHECK MOTOR

/n ui

ii/',,

LUG

NOTE: The ada!._ter illustrated
is for use only if you already
have a properly
grounded
2-prong receptacle.
Adapter
is
not allowed
ir_ Canada by the Canadian
Electrical
Code.

3--PRONG
PLUG

OUTLET.,,,,...!

GROUNDING

grounded,

Upto

electrician
grounded

o,_iet,

"flits
tS
TO A
I

Extension

J
I

you have a qualified
outlet
with a proper!y

electrician.

WARNING:
IF NOT PROPERLY
GROUNDED
THIS
POWER TOOL CAN INCUR THE POTENTIAL HAZARD
OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK. PARTICULARLY
WHEN USED
IN DAMP LOCATIONS IN PROXIMITY TO PLUMBING.
IF AN ELECTRICAL
SHOCK OCCURS THERE IS THE
POTENTIAL
OF A SECONDARY HAZARD SUCH AS
YOUR HANDS CONTACTING THE CUTTING TOOL.

PROPERLY
GROUNDED

that
ploI_g

KNOWNGROlJ_!_

WARNING: DO NOT PERMIT FINGERSTO TOUCH THE
TERMINALS
OF PLUGS WHEN INSTALLING
OR REMOVING
THE PLUG TO OR FROM THE OUTLET.

If your unit is for use on
that looks like below.

type

protect

grounded type
or Circuit-Saver

is properly

grounded

An adapter as shown below is available for connecting
plugs
to 2-prong receptacles.
The green grounding
lug extending
from the adapter must be connected
to a permanent
ground
such as to a properly
grounded outlet box.

OUTLET

in use to

Plug power cord into a 110-120V
properly
outlet
protected
by a 15-amp. time delay
fuse or circuit
breaker.

3-conductor

If the outlet you are planning to use for this power tool is
of the two prong b/pe DO NOT REMOVE OR ALTER
THE GROUNDING
PRONG IN ANY MANNER. Use an
adapter as shown and always connect the grounding lug to
known ground.

NO.

It is recommended
replace the TWO

CONNECTING

a mating

ROTATION

WARNING:
FOR YOUR
OWN SAFETY,
MAKE
PLUG IS NOT CONNECTED
TO POWER SOURCE
LET. WHEN CHANGING
MOTOR
ROTATION.

UJ I GROUNDING
PRONG

The

motor

must

rotate

the shaft enC o which
page 12}. If b does not,
the instructions
furnished

CLOCKWISE

when

viewed

SURE
OUT-

from

you wilt mount
the pulley.
(See
change the direction
according
to
with the motor.

ontents
...................

Check motor rotation ................
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR WOOD

LATHE

.........

Belt guard lock ..................................

Index pin

.....................................

Spindle lock hole
Tool rest lock .." ..............
...,.,

................
. ............

Spur center and cup center (aligning centers) ...........

Tailstock ....................................

Speed chart ....................................
BASIC LATHE OPERATIOIk
........................

12
13

13
13

Spindle turning

16
18
19

LUBRICATIOI_

...................................

RECOMMENDED

Handwheel .....................................

REPAIR

Tailstock ram lock ...............................

7/16-inch

wrench

Framing

PARTS

....................

..................................

21
22

If any parts are missing, ao not attempt
to assemDle th_
lathe plug in zne power cord or turn the switcn on until tn(
mtssing
oarta are obtained
and are nstalled
correctly

(medium)

Using a 7 16" wrench, remove the wood blocks attached to
the Lathe. Save the nuts. bolts and washers, you will need
for attaching the Lathe to the bench.

square

Remove the
any ordinary
Your lethe is shipped complete
motor, or bench). The V-Belt
"furnished.

ACCESSORIES

Separate
all parts from packing
materials
and check each
one with
the "Table
ol Loose Parts" to make certain
all
_tems are accounted
for,
before discarding any packin£
material,

wrench
Screwdriver

...............................

Indexing ......................................
MAINTENANCE
.................................

3/8-inch

15
15

Changing speeds .................................

Tool rest base lock ...............................

TOOLS NEEDED ='-'=`-'=.'."'.".'-

On - off switch ..................................

in one carton [without
and motor pulley are

protective
oil that is applied to the
household
type
grease anc spot

bed. Usa
remover,

CAUTION:
Never use gasoline, naptha or similar
highly volatile solvents,
Apply a coat of automobile wax to the bed. Wipe all parts
thoroughly with a clean dry cloth.

Key
No.

3
4
5
6

Table of Loose Parts
Motor Pulley ......................
Belt, 'Vee 1/2x37 .................
Wood Turning Lathe .................
Owner a Manual ....................
Belt Guard Assembly ................
PlasticBag, Part No. 70018-Containing
Wrench, He×
Hex 3/16
5/32. ................
Screw, Type 23 Pan 10-32 x 3/8 .......

Key
No.

Qty.

...

1
1 !
1
1
1
1

7
8

1
4

Table of Loose Parts

Qty,

Lockwasher Ext. Tooth No. 10 ........
4
Key, Switch ....................
2
Clamp .........................
2
Bolt Rd Hd. Carriage 1/4-20 x 1-3/4 ....
4
Washer 17/64 LD .................
4
Nut Hex 1/4-20 ..................
4
Screw Pan Hd. Ty. A No. 8 x 1/2 ......
4
6" Tool Rest ......................
1
Booklet How to Operate Yeur Craftsman Lathe, 1

assembly

CAUTION:
The spur center and cup center contain very sharp points. To prevent the possibility
of injuring yourself while setting up the Lathe, be
sure to remove them before proceding.
Insert a 1/4" wood dowel or brass rod through
the hole in
the spindle
and tailstock
ram. Hold the center
with one
hand and tap the dowel or rod with a hammer.

,CUP
MTER
TAILSTOCK

FOOT

MOUNTING
LATHE AND MOTOR ON
RECOMMENDED
CRAFTSMAN
BENCH
NOT SUPPLIED IN CANADA

1. Drill six 3/8" holes in your bench. Make sure the top
of vour bench is centered on the tegsso that you don't
drill into the short rail underneath,

14 5/8"

HOLES

FOR

LATHE\

"_----_ ,I

\I , [6,3/16

LOCA'I'ION

0;*

#_OUFFfU'_G

HC_L_;.S

assembly
NOTE: To attach your Lathe to the bench, use the bolts,
nuts and washer you removed when unpacking.

2. Position Lathe on bench and nsert two bolts through
holes in headstock but do not screw on the nuts.

BED
PARALLELTO
EDGE OF BENCH

3. Position the Lathe so that the bed is parallel to the
front of the bench. Check the foot. If the bottom of
the foot is not laying flat on the surface of the bench,
loosen the screw in the foot, tap the screw to loosen
the Iocknut inside. Turn the foot and tighten the screw.

4. Mark the location on the bench of the hole in foot,
5. Remove the Lathe and drill a 3/8" hole to attach the
foot.
6. Position the Lathe and insert the bolts from the toP.
Place a flat washer, a Iockwasher and a nut on the bolts
and tighten the nuts.
7. Position the motor over the holes. NOTE: When using
a Craftsman double shaft motor, make sure the 5/8" dia.
shaft is to the left when facing the front of the Lath_

FOOl

8. Find four 1/4" - 20 x 1-3/4"' carriage bolts, flat washers
and nuts from among the loose pans.
9. Insert the bolts from the top. Place a flat washer and a
nut on the bolts but do not tighten the nuts at this time,

10. Remove the pulley
11.

using the 5/32"

setscrew wrench.

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 Iockwashers.

/
/

12. Replace the Lathe pulley. Position it so that the end of
the pulley is ftush with the end of the lathe spindle.
t3.

Place the motor
pulley on the motor shaft so that the
small diameter is approximately
t/16"
away from motor.

14. NOTE: When installing the pulley on a 5/8" diameter
motor shaft, make sure that the 3/16" square key furnished with your motor is in place. Then tighten the
setscrew with a 5/32" setscrew wrench.

3/16 x 3/16 KEY

15. When installing
the pulley
on a 1/2" diameter
motor
shaft,
make sure that the adapter
sleeve and 3/1 6"
square key furnished
with your motor are in place. Then
tighten
the setscrew
with
a 5/32"
setscrew
wrench.

16. Place the belt on the pulleys and push the motor toward
the back until all the slack is removed from the belt.
Tighten only two of the motor mounting bolts using a
7/16" wrench.

ADAPTER

SLEEVE

1/2 DtA. MOTOR SHAFT

17.

Place a straightedge
such as a piece of wood, metal or
framing equare across the pulleys to see if they are both
in line. If they are, tighten the other two motor mounting
bolts. If they are not in fine, loosen the two motor bolts
and move the motor sideways..,
tighten the bolts.

18.

Find four pan head wood
the loose parts.

screws

Attach the belt guard plate
screws. Make sure the plate

1/2"

tong from

to the bench
is PARALLEL

among

with the two
to the belt.

/
19. Plug motor cord into outlet on back of switch box. Do
not plug motor cord into power source outlet.
20. Position the two cords as shown and clamp them to the
table With tWO cable clamps. Attach the clamps with
1/2" wood screws
21. Coil up the slack in the cord and tie it with a piece of
tape.

CABLE CLAMPS

\
MOTOR CORD

WARNING: DON'TCONNECTPOWER
CORD TO
ELECTRICAL
OUTLET IN YOUR SHOP UNTIL
YOU ARE READY TO CHECK MOTOR ROTATION.

ON-OFF

SWITCH

The On-Off Switch has a locking feature. THIS FEATURE
IS INTENDED
TO PREVENT UNAUTHORIZED
AND
POSSIBLE HAZARDOUS
USE BY CHILDREN
AND
OTHERS.

1. Insert key into switch,
KEY

NOTE:

Key is made of yellow plastic.
[YELLOW

KEy
f_LAS1 IC

To turn
and pull

Lathe ON...
INSERT
END of switch out.

3. To turn Lathe OFF...
Never

stop

and

under

switch

lever

PUSH lever in.

heave the Lathe

complete

finger

unattended

you

until

have removed

it has come to a
the

switch

key.

Do not cycle the motor switch
on and off rapidly,
as
this may cause the faceplate
or sanding disc to loosen.
In the event this should ever occur, stand clear of the
face plate or sanding disc until it has come to a complete
stop.,
. retighten
it.

assembly

4. To lock switch in OFF position...
HOLD switch IN with
one hand, REMOVE key with other hand.

WARNING:
FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, ALWAYS LOCK THE SWITCH "OFF".
WHEI_
LATHE IS NOT IN USE . . . REMOVE KEY
AND KEEP IT INASAFE
PLACE...
ALSO,.,
INTHE EVENT OF A POWER FAILURE (ALL
OF YOUR LIGHTS GO OUT) TURN SWITCH
OFF ... LOCK IT AND REMOVE THE KEY.
THIS WILL PREVENT
THE LATHE FROM
STARTING
UP AGAIN WHEN THE POWER
COMES BACK ON,

ROTATION

CHECK MOTOR

ROTATION
TERMINAL
COVER

The Lathe must rotate counterc ockw se when viewed from
the spindle end.
NOTE: Make sure the spur center is removed from the
spindle.
1. Plug the Lathe power cord in[o a properly' grounded
outlet (See page 41,
2. Stand clear of the Lathe spindle and turn the switch ON,
Notice the rotation
of the spindle,
If it is NOT turning
COUNTERCLOCKWISE
.
. Remove the Lathe power
cord plug from the outlet and change the rotation
of
the motor according to the directions furnished
with
the motor.

WARNING:
FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY,
MAKE
SURE PLUG IS NOT CONNECTED
TO POWER
SOURCE OUTLET WHEN CHANGING
MOTOR
ROTATION.

getting

to know

your

wood

Bathe

6HANDWHEEL
TAILSTOCK
10

INDEX PIN

SPUR
CENTER

._,_
_L_

RAM
cuP CENTER

3 SPINDLE,
ocK
7 TA,'S,OCK
RAM
HOLE

BELT GUARD

TOOL REST
TOOL REST
BASE
TOOL

11TAI
LS//KTOC
FOOT
TAILSTOCK
LOCK

SPEED
_-

TOOL REST
LOCK

BED
ON-OFF
SWITCH

BELTGUARD
LOCK

1. BELT GUARD LOCK.,.
guard during operation.

HEADSTOCK

Locks the hinged part of the

4, TOOL REST LOCK
rest base.

...

Clamp the tool rest to the tool

5. TOOL REST BASE LOCK..,
to the bed.

2. INDEX PIN...
Engages with the spindle pulley to determine equal spacing for cuts for fluting or reeding, or for
dividing face plate work. DO NOT USE FOR REMOVING
FACE PLATES.

6. HANDWHEEL...

Adjusts the tailstock ram.

7. TAll_STOCK RAM LOCK...
tailstock.

3. SPINDLE LOCK HOLE . . . For removing face plates
or sending discs, Insert a setscrew wrench, large nail or
bolt in the hole to hold the spindle while unscrewing
face plate or sanding disc.

8. TAILSTOCK

LOCK...

9, ON-OFF SWITCH,..

Clamps the tool rest base

Clamps the ram in the

Clamps the tailstock
See page 10.

to the bed,

now

10.

wood

lathe

UR CENTER AND CUP CENTER
. . , are used for
ndle turning and should always be in alignment,
ALIGNING

CENTE

If the centers are not n I ne as shown, make the following
adjustments.
1, Make sure the tailstock
checking for alignment,
2.

and ram ere locked

Loosen the screw in the foot
loosen the Iocknut
inside,

. . . TAP the

when

screw

HEAOST
rU

3. Using a 3/16" setscrew wrench, loosen the setscrew
on the back of the headstock. The screw _slocated
about 1-3/4" from the bottom.

3/16"

4. Swing the tailstock
so that the two points
are in
line . ., tighten the setscrew in the headstock and the
tailstock

11. TAILSTOCK...
tuming,
The tailstock

supports

contains

the workpiece for spindle

a brass screw which

bears

against

the "key"
on the underside
vents excessive "looseness"
the tailstock,

of the bed. This screw pre(rocking
back and forth]
of

'L Loosen the Iocknut

a 7/16"

using

TocK

2. Tighten
the screw moderately
loosen it about 1,/4 turn.

wrench,
against the

key,

then

Slide the tagstock
along the bed. tf it does not stick or
bind in any one spot, tighten the nut. If it binds or sticks,
loosen the screw only enough so that the tailstock slides
smoothly along the bed.

SCREW

LOCKNUT

KEY

12. &_EED CHART.
various

indicates general
sizes of workpieces,

CHANGING
The
the

belt

run 2250

speeds for

SPEEDS

is shown

outside

_ecommended

positioned

end of the

on the

pulleys,

This

second

steps from

causes the lathe

ROTATE
COUNTERCLOCKWISE

MOTOR
PULLEY

R.P.M.

Suppose you wish to run the
R.P.M. You must shift the belt
1. Make

sure the power

in your

is removed

from

the outlet

shop.

2. With the belt guard
COUNTERCLOCKWISE
pushing

raised, rotate
the motor
pulley
with
your left
hand while

on the belt with

3. Continue
belt until
motor

cord

lathe slower - say, 1350
inward to the third steps.

your

right

hand.

to rotate the pulley
while
pushing on the
it "climbs'"
down into the third step of the

ON
BELT

pu ffey.

4. Now rotatethe

spindle

pulley

CLOCKWISE

with

your

right hand while pushing on the belt with your left
hand. The belt will climb up into the third step of the
spindle

pulley.

To make the lathe go faster,

the belt

must be shifted

out

ward.
1. Rotate
right
until

the

spindle

putley

hand. Pull on the
it climbs
clown

2. Nowrotatethe

motor

CLOCKWISE

belt while
into
the

with

your

PULLEY

rotating
the pulley
next
smaller
step.

pulleyCOUNTERCLOCKWlSE

with

yourleft

handwhile

pulling

right

hand.

The belt will

climb

on the belt with

your

up into the next targer

step.

4th

SP|NDLE TURNING.
If you have neverdoneany amountof wood turning,
we suggestthat you pract ce usingthe variouswood
turning tools. Start with a small spindle turning.
Be sure to study the "Handbook"
with your

lathe,

which you

it explains and illustrates

use of the turning

tools,

res-cand other information

1 Select a piece of wood

the positioning

receive_

the correct
of the tool

to help you gain experience,

2" x 2" x 12".

2. Draw diagonal lines on each end to locate the centers.
3. Ononeend, makeasawcut approximately 1/16"deep
on each d_iagonal line, This is for the spur center,
4. The other end is for the cup center. Place the point of
the cup center On the wood where the diagonal lines

DIAGONAL LINES
ON BOTH ENDS

cross

5, Drive the cup center into the wood. Use a wooden
mallet Or a plastic hammer, If you don't have one, use
asteel hammer, but put a piece of wood on the end of
the cup center tO protect it.

6, Remove the cup center and drive thespur center into
the other end of the wood. Make sure the spurs are in
the saw cuts. Remove the spur center.
/

7, Make sure the centers and the hole in the spindle and
the tailstock ram are clean, Insert the centers and tap
them in lightly with a piece of wood. Do notdrive them
in.

/
/
/
/
/
/-

8, Put a drop of oil on the wood where you drove in the
cup center. This will lubricate the wood while it is
turning.

/
/

9. Place the wood between the centers and lock the tail*
stock.
10. Move the cupcenter intothewood
by turning the hand
wheel. Make sure that the cup center and spur center
are "seated" into the wood the same as they were
when you drove them in, Rotate the wood by hand
while turning the hand wheel.

1/8"

11. Adjust the tool rest approximately
1/8" away from
the corners _f the wood and 1/8" above the center line.
Note the angled position
of the tool rest base.
Lock

the tool

rest base and the tool rest.

TOOL REST

Look
turning

at the

speed

up to 18"

"roughing",

Move

slowest

speed.

Rotate

the wood

do not strike

chart,

Notice

that

e 2"

square

long should

run at 875 R.P,M.

for

the

on the

the

V-belt

pulleys

by hand to make sure that

the tool

the corners

rest.

WOOD

INDEXING
The spind e pu ey contains 36 equally spaced holes. The
index p_n engageswith these hotes to keep the spindle
from turning while you put a mark on the workoiece
For example:
wheel:

TO locate the position of six spokes in a

I. Pulltheindexpinoutwardandturnitso
that thesmall
cross pin slips into the slot. This will allow the index
pin to engage in one of the holes in the pulley and prevent the spindle from turning.
2. Adjust the tool rest approximately
and make a mark.
3. Pull outthe
until

the

index
pin

pin and slowly

slides

into

the

at the centerline

rotate

next hole

the workpiece
in the

pulley.

4. Do this six times and put the next mark on theworkpiece. The two marks will be snaeed 60 ° apart.
5. Spindle turnings can be divided in the same manner.

maintenance

WARNING:
FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, TURN
SWITCH "OFF"
AND REMOVE PLUG FROM
POWER SOURCE OUTLET BEFORE MAINTAINING OR LUBRICATING
YOUR LATHE.
Frequently
the motor.

blow

out

any dust that

A coat of automobile-type

may accumulate

to keep the surfaces clean
stock to more more freely,

and allow

If the power cord is worn or cut,
have it replaced immediately,

or damaged

rest and tail-

in any way,

inside

For motor maintenance, follow
motor.
wax applied

the tool

to the bed will

instructions furnished with

help

WIRING

DIAGRAM

WHITE

MOTOR
OUTLET

Insulated
Cap, Flag
Terminal
_REEN

.....

Uubrication

All of the BALL BEARINGS are packed with grease at the
factory. They require no further lubrication.
Periodically lubricate the ram in the tailstock
or No. 30 engine oil.

with

For motor
the motor.

No. 20

lubrication,

instructions

furnished

with

trouble

shooting

TROUBLE

PROBABLE

TROUBLE

1. Defective
Defective

Motor will not run.

Lathe

slows down

when

turning

On-Off
switch

SHOOTING

CHART

REMEDY

CAUSE
switch.
cord.

1. Replace

defective

parts before

using

Lathe

again.

Defective switch
box receptacle.
2. Motor protector
open,
(only if your motor is
equipped with
an
overload protector).
Other cause

2. Consult Sears Service• Any attempt
to repair this
motor may create a HAZARD
unless repair is
done by a qualified
service technician.
Repair
service is available at Voter nearest Sears Store•

1. V-belt

1. Adjust

too

loose

belt tension,

see Assembly

Section.

Tailstock
rocks
back and forth
excessively •
Headstock

1• Brass adjusting
loose.
i

screw is too

1. Setscrew

burns at

tailstock

end.

"Getting

To Know

loose

not

tight.

1. Tighten setscrew. See Section,
Know Your Lathe".

on bed.
Wood

1. Adjust screw. See Section,
Your Lathe".

1, Cup center
=

too

tight

or not

lubricated.

1. Back off tailstock
ram and lubricate
cup center. See Basic Lathe Operation
Section,

"Getting

"Spindle

Turning."

recommended

accessories

RECOMMENDED

ACCESSORIES

IN CANADA,
SEE LOCAL SIMPSONS°SEARS
STORE
OR CATALOG
FOR ACCESSORY
SELECTION AND NUMBERS.
ITEM

CAT.

Work

Bench

.........

NO.

9-10266,9-10278.9-10271

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

Work Arbor 1/2" Dia. with
No. 1 M.T. Shank
..................
Screw
Ball
No.

Center

with

8earing Center
1 M.T. Shank

BO°Center

with

No.

9-215,32

No. 1 M.T. Shank

......

9-21162

with
..................

9-21122

1 M.T. Shank

........

9-21102

Face Plate, 4" Dia. with 3/4"
No. 16 Threads
.....................

9-2489

Face P]ate Including Spurs and Screw Center
3"" Dia. with 3/4" No. 16 Threads
........

9-20912

9"" Dia. Sanding
No. 16 Threads

Disc Only
..........

9_24906

Turning
Tools
Draw Bolt with

...............
1/4" No. 20 Threads

Power

Tool

Radial

Saw

Know

Saw

Bowl

Turning

The
were

above

3/4"
..........

(SEE CATALOG)
......
9-21542:

Handbooks

........................

Table

Face Plate

How

with

9-2917

........................
Toolrest

6" with

9-2918

.................

3/4"

No.

recommended

available

the

9-24903

16 Threads

accessories
time

this

.....

9-24904

are current

manual

and

was printed.

CRAFTSMAN

12-INCH

WOOD TURNING

LATHE

MODEL

NO. 23800
7 89

Figure

28
29
30

31
32

52
51

CRAFTSMAN
-_e¥

Part No.

12" WOOD-TURNING

LATHE
Key
No,

Description

O.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12

13
14
15
16
17

18
Po
1#

7O004
63467
62376
STD503103
5617O
I STD610805
I STD600602
70008
STD60O605
56110
18229
38884
70014
56614
18994
38896
56613
56120

Guard

Bearing, Ball
Rmg. Retammg
Headstock
Plunger
Pm

25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37

Stock

NOTE:

Key
*ScrewSoc

56190
56625
56217
56212
I
56634
I
70007
I
STD541525
60262
120399
56213
STD623117
56633
60156
Hardware

lt,,m

6-32 x 1/4

56628
STD641025
38631
70016
56222
70001
70012
70011
60283
STD551037
70002

43
44
45
46
47
48

10-32 x 3/8

1-5/8

Set 3/8

16x

50
51

May Be Purchased

and handhng

through

]o avoid

Ban et, Lock
Tadstock
Assumbly
Complete
Consisting
Item'. 25, 26.27,
28.29,
30.31,
32, 36.

55
56

1/2

57
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
65
66
67
68
69

with

Point

37, 38, 39, 41,42,
and 43
Screw Slotted Hd Set 1/4-20_
Nut Hex 1/4-20
Barrel. Lock
R_st, Tool
Holder, Tool Rest
Hub Assembly
Loci<
Bracket, Tool
Clamp, Sho_
Nut
Washer. 3/8

Department

h_zdware

items (idenLttted

shlpf_h]g qrld hand!l_g

chalgPs

Switch, Locking
*Nut, He> No 10-32
"Lockwasher.
I',!o 10
Box, Junction
Rehef. Strain
Nut"U'"
Chp
Cord (w!Plug)
Cramp
Washer
Screw, Wing
*tWrench
Hex 5/32
• lWre_ch Hex 3/16
Rest 6" Tool
t Pdlh;y
Spring
Bag of Loo_e Parts (No[ Illustrated)
Owner's Manual (Not Illustrated)

Rete_l Stores or Cdtalog

by ") "_uch as nt_ts, _Qews, washers, e'c
you ma_f oDta.ll

mo_t el tli_r

i_call_

1-1/4

Tool Rest and Clamp AssembLy Consisting
of
Items 29.31,
32.36,
37.38,
44, 45, 46. 47,
48, 49, 50 and 69
Tube Assel'n blv
"Belt "Vee"
1/2 x 31
Switch, Panel

I
of most Sears or S_mpsons-Seals

Rest

Locally

the Hardware

charges _or standard

item5 t)y mall _lrleco[l{)N)lC.al

Screw

56130
STD304370
70010
60267
STD541110
STD551210
70009
37818
37530
60211
63418
805146
30540
60145
37911
70019
805265
6300q
70016
70017

Housing, Tadstoek
Nut, Stud
Hub, Assembly
Lock
Nut, Lock 1 _4-28
Grip
• Nut Square 5/16-18 x 9,'10 x 7/32
Foot, Rear
*Screw Pan Hd 5/16-18 x 1-3/4
Spacer
Screw Hex Washer Hd No 10-24 x I
Item

Description

5/16

tNo. 1 Morse Taper Cup Center
Spindle, Tadstock
Wheel, Hand

May be secured

sh,pp,.g

18x

Headstock
Assembly
Complete
Consisting
of Items 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 13. 14, 15, 16, 17
19, 20 and 23

Standard
¢

items 63 and 64

Spring
Housing, Plunger
Plunger and HOLESlng Assembly
Complete
Constst_ngof
Items 14 15. 16 and 17
Spmdle
tNo
1 Morse Taper Spur Center w_th Point
Point

56611
56180
56619
60256
I STD503705
I
70006

Part No.
60308
56629
70005

Set5116

*Screw Type 23 Pan No
Guard. Prate
'Screw Type 23 Pan No
Collar w_th Set Screw

NO. 1 !3.23800

38
39
4O

includes

Pultey Includes Key No
Screw Pan Hd TypeA8×

19 I
20
21
22
23
24

Assembly,

Cap Flag Term
Outlet
*ScrewSoc
Hd

MODEL

Order

Houses

, make buyu_g these

owners

manual
SERVICE

12--INCH
WOOD- TURNING
Now that you have purchased

your

should

repair

a need ever exist

for

LA THE

12" Wood-Turning

Lathe

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.

MODEL NO.
113.:23800

The model number

of your

12" Wood-Turning

Lathe will

found on a plate under the belt guard.

HOW TO ORDER
REPAIR PARTS

WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS
GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:
PART DESCRIPTION

PART NUMBER
MODEL NUMBER

All

NAME

OF ITEM

12-INCH WOOD
TURNING LATHE

113.23800

parts listed may be ordered from any Sears Service Center

and most Sears stores. If the parts you

need are not stocked

Iocatty, your order will be electronically
transmitted
Sears Repair Parts Distribution
Center for handling.

Sold

Part No. 70017

SEARS,

PoOEBUCK

AND

CO.,

Form No. SP4009-6

Chicago,

IL.

60684

to a

U.S.A.

Printed in U.S.A.

4/7

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