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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.

CAUTmON:

Read GENERAL

and ADDITIONAL

SAFETY ....

iNSTRUCTIONS

carefully

Sold_by SEARS, ROEBUCK

Part No. 76005

ROUTER-RECREATOR

SHOWN WITH SEARS ROUTER

AND LEG SET

ROUTER-RECREA TOR

®assembly

®operating

orepair parts

AND CO., Chicago, 1L. 60684 U.S.A.

This warranty gYes 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 d o a 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.

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.

Note and follow the instructions found on the

WARNING label which appears on the yoke

assembly.

WARNING

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.

WEAR YOUR

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.

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!

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

ntroduchon

Thank :you for- the purchase of your, Router and more enjoyable operatiOn later,

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unpacking and checking contents

ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY.

A Corner Brackets ........................ 2 A 8C

_, D E

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___

JYoke Assembly .. ........ : .............. _ i_ r=_ I i _ t

K Shaft .................. ; ............... 1 N' _V _K J _\ _

LPulleys (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

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

COUNTER YOKE ASSEMBLY

WEIGHT TILT

PLATE ROUTER MOUNT

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.

lFRONT

CORNER SHELF BOARD

.BRACKET INNER PULLEY COVER

" : -: SHELF BOARDS _GUARDS

CORNER TRACK BRACKET

assembly

THE FOLLOWING TOOLS WiLL BE REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY AND ALIGNMENT

Pliers

Combination Square

1/8" 5/32" Socket head

setscrew wrenches

(supplied)

Tape measure Screw driver -- medium

9/16" wrench

5/8" wrench

7/16" wrench

3/8" wrench

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

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

CHECK FOR SQUARENESS OF

: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.

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,

COUNTER WEIGHT

SHAFT

YOKE ASSEMBLY

YOKE

BEARING

ROUTER MOUNT

STYLUS MOUNT

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.

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

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,

TRACK MUST RIDE

ON INSIDE EDGE

OF PULLEY GROOVE

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

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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 QTY.

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.

assembly

It may be necessary to consult the owners' manual

which accompanied your router for assistance in

removing the router from it's base.

Slip the motor assembly into the hole formed by the

clamp and router mount, Place any protrusions

SLiCh as elevation gear racks in the recess in the

Router Mount or in the gap between the Router

Mount and Clamp. Tighten the four pan head

sc rews.

If your router has a built-in work light or switch

wired throug h the handle, the steps below should be

followed to secure both miter base and motor:

!. Remove the base of the router from the motor.

[Usually done by loosening the setscrew* located

near the ]ogo plate). Loosen anyclamps securing

router to router base.

*NOTE:When the router is removed from the

Router Recreator, remember to tighten the

set screw into the base until it touches the

hoosing; then back the set screw out

half-a-turn.

\\ROUTER

_iBASE

CLAMP

2. Leave both hand es ntact, and securely mount

the motorofthe router between the router clamps

as described previously.

3. Place the router base on top ofthe yoke;

sub-base side down.

4. Align the holes in the yoke with the three (3) holes

in the router sub-base. Check that the router is

located with the switch (in the handle) facing

towards the operator for easy access.

MOUNTING

(WIRED

BASE

SWITCH (IN HANDLE) SHAFT

LOCK

5. Locate three (3) 10-32 x 1!2-inch self-threading

screws from the loose parts bag.

6. Insert and thread the three screws in the router

sub-base and yoke holes. Tighten with a

screwdriver.

i ....iii i: ! i

x1/2

SELF-THREADING

V. iNSTALLATiON OF THE

COUNTERWEIGHT

Needed for step five i

ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY,

A Counterweight ........................ 1

B Cord Hook ............................ 1

Screw the Cord Hook into the Counterweight about

2 or 3 turns,

Slide the Counterweight onto the Counterweight

shaft,

Move the Counterweight on the shaft compensating

the weight of the motor, yoke assembly, and router

base if mounted on yoke. When the router chuck

rests lightly on the edge of the front shelf board,

secure the Counterweight on the shaft by turning

the Cord Hook until it seats against the shaft.

Pass the motor power cord through the Cord Hook

and route toward the rear of the Recreator.

.'H

Vl. INSTALLING THE PULLEY GUARDS

Parts required --

2 ea Pulley Guards

Loosen the 1/4-20 x 1-1/4 inch pan head screw

located at the top of each corner of the frame

assembly.

Remove the 1/4-20 x 1/2 inch pan head screw and

1/4-20 Hex nut from the top of each corner of the

frame assembly.

Place the pulley cover over the pulley and align the

slot at the front of the guard with the 1-1/4 inch pan

head screw and re-install the 1/2 inch pan head

screw through the holes in the side of the guard.

then through the Corner Track Brackets.

Tighten=the four pan head screws.

Repeat the pulley guard installation with the

remaining guard.

Run the pulley and yoke assembly back and forth to

make sure that the pulleys do not drag on the inside

of the covers. It may be necessary to loosen the

screws and shift the covers slightly to clear the

pulleys. /

LOOSEN

VII. MOUNTING YOUR ROUTER

RECREATOR TO A STAND

To insure safe accurate operation it is important that

the frame of your Router Recreator is fastened to a

suitable table or leg set.

if you fashion your own leg set, remember to

provide access to center of the unit and sufficient

clearance of the corner brackets for the positioning

of the shelf boards.

NOTE: The recommended ieg set for the router

recreator is catalog no. 9-22238.

NOTE: See page 2 & 3of instructions for catalog no.

9-22238 leg set and assemble the legs according to

trle section headed "For Bases Measuring 24" x

27"."

IMPORTANT: You must attach the side stiffeners to

the outside faces of the legs as shown m this

illustration.

ATTACH SIDE STIFFENERS

TO OUTSIDE FACES

OF THE LEG

FRONT

STIFFENER

alignment

ALIGNING YOUR ROUTER RECREATOR

Proper alignment of your Router Recreator is

essential for accurate results. Although your

Recreator is designed to maintain its'alignment, it is

suggested that you check the pulley tracking and

Router/Stylus alignment not only before beginning

a project, but'occasionally during the project itself.

Remove the two Stylus Rods from the ioose parts

bag, Place the 1/4 inch end of one of the Stylus Rods

in the chuck of the router, Snug the Stylus in place

with the Router Chuck Wrench (supplied with

Router).

Place the second Stylus in the Stylus Mount. This is

done by backing off on the small black knob and

then re-tightening when the stytus is in place.

Loosen the two Tilt Plate wing nuts which will allow

the Stylus/Router Mount to pivot.

Roll the Yoke Assembly forward on the Tracks and

position the Stylus located in the Routerchuck flush

against the front face of front Shelf Board with the

chuck face resting on the edge of the shelf. Tighten

both Tilt Plate wing nuts.

alignment

Slide the Yoke Assembly either left or right on the

p u[tey Shaft u ntit the Stylus in the route r centers on

the-righthand Set _afholes in the front Shelf Board.

While holding the router Stylus Rod in place,

(centeriine of righthand holes) loosen the Stylus

MoUnt sets_crews and slide the mount left or r ght

untd the secdnd Stylus aligns with the lefthand set

of h 01es.

If both of the Stylus Rods are not flush with the face

of the front Shelf Board atthe sametime, the pulleys

require adjustment.

/" j j/

STYLUS TO BE CENTERED ON HOLES

AND FLUSH AGAINST SHELF FACE

Reaching under either one of the pulley cover

guards with the 5/32 setscrew wrench locate the

setscrew and loosen it sufficiently to allow the

put ey to rotate independent of the pulley shaft,

Note! Adjustment of only one pulley is necessary,

either the left or the r ght pulley may be adjusted.

Rol! the =Yoke Assembly back and forth on the

Tracks several times. This should bring the two

pulleys into unison. Check to determine if the

correction was made by again placing the Stylus

Rods aganst the front Shelf Board. If some

mis-aiignment is sti detected it may be necessary

to gently roll the rig3thand pulley forward while

sirfiultaneOusfy rolling the lefthand pulley rearward.

If this worsens the rots-alignment reverse the

procedure. Once the two Stylus are flush and

properly spaced (centered on hotes) tighten the

_)utley and Stylus Mo[mt setscrews securely. Make

sure that the Tracks are again riding on the inside

edge of the puJley grooves when making any pulley

adjustments.

Finally check for free movement of the Yoke

Assembly on the Tracks.

If the pulleys slip on the Tracks additional cable

tenston may be required. This is done by tightening

the 8/32 nut at the rear of the Cable Assembly.

tf the pulley seems to bind on the Tracks the Cables

may be excessively tight or the pulleys may not be

riding on the inside edge of the pulley groove, if

necessary, adjust accordingly.

If the Yoke Assembly does not slide freely from side

to side.: lubrication of the pulley shaft may be

required. Silicon spray or graphite provi0e excellent

|egricat On and wil! not attract sawdust.

If the: yoke assembly does not slide freely after

lubrication; the. bearings may be slightly

misaligned. Rap :the yoke Sharply above the

bear rigs with _he beet of the hand torealign the

bearings. /

operation

GENERAL OPERATING HINTS

1. Most projects undertaken with the Router

Recreator will require some time to complete.

Make sure when you begin your work that you

are comfortable. Although your Recreator can

be operated from a standing position you'll find

a chair will be helpful,

2. It is recommendedthatyourwork begin with the

largest router bits and step down in bit diameter

as the work progresses. The smaller the bit

diameter the greater the detail. ALWAYS MAKE

SURE THE STYLUS DIAMETER PRECISELY

MATCHES THE DIAMETER OF THE BIT

SELECTED. For stylus diameters greater than

i/4', a 3/4 stylus collar is provided. Secure itto

the 1/4" end of a stylus with the setscrew

wrench. The sleeve should be flush with the

bottom of the stylus tip.

1/8" ROD END-" _'"_1/16" ROD END

STYLUS

RODS IL...1/4' RODEND

3/4" SLEEVE --_ _- STYLUS

GRBP

STYLUS TgP RECOMMENDED ROUTER BIT

3/4" sleeve ......... 3/4" straight face 9-25529

1/4" rod end ........ 1/4" straight face 9-25521

1/8" rod end ......... 1/8" straight face 9-2552

1/16" rod end ...... 1/16" straight face 9-25528

or 1/16" double ended 9-25599

3. Before beginning your work check for the

proper relationship of the router bit to the stylus

in respect to elevation. The easiest way to check

for proper cutting depth is to rest the router bit

on the tedge of the front shelf board then loosen

the stylus mount knob (small knob)and allow

the stylus to also rest on the shelf edge.

It is possible to set the stylus above or below the

router bits, and some operations which are

discussed later will require this,

4. The wing nuts on the tilt plate may be loosened

which allows you to orient the stylus and bit to

perform some relief work although most work

will be done with the bit and stylus

perpendicular to the piece. These wing nuts

should be tightened after the desired angle is

obtained.

5, When operating your Recreator place the left

hand on thesmall knob (stylus mount knob) and

the right hand on the large knob. It is less tiring if

you rest your forearms or wrist on one of the

nearby shelf boards while maneuvering the

stylus and bit.

6. For very fine detail work, it may be more

convenient to attach the stylus grip (provided)

to the stylus and guide the stylus with the fingers

of either hand on the stylus grip. The stylus grip

should be between the small end of the stylus

and the small knob.

7. When excessive stock must be removed don't

overwork your router or Router Recreator_

Several successive shallow cuts witi produce

better results than a few deep cuts and prolong

the life of your tool and bits.

8. To produce straight tine movement (front to

rear) lock the yoke assembly in place with the

aid of the shaft lock collars.

9. TO produce straight line cuts left to right use the

shaft lock brackets.

t0. Always keep in mind the direction of rotation of

the router bit (clockwise when viewed from

above) and always move the router bit into the

workplace so that the cutting edge of the bit is

chopping into the work and not gouging out.

This will help prevent splintering of the

workplace, tearing out large sections, or

kickback. Never turn the router on with bit in

contact with the workpiece,

11. If the bit begins to scorch the wood as it cuts this

usually indicates that resin; gum or pitch has

accummulated on the cutting edge or that the

bit is dull, Remove any gum or pitch with "Sears

Gum and Pitch Remover" or sharpen and dress

the cutting edge with a ftat oil stoneto regain the

sharp edge.

As you become more familiar with your Router

Recreator you will begin to realize its versatility. In

addition to its primary function of a three

dimensional duplicator, it also does an excellent job

of reproducing signs from an existing sign or

drawing, it is capable of carving two dimensional

plaques. It can turn a simpte piece of rectangular or

round stock into a handsomely decorated spindle.

The following pages wilt instruct you in the proper

mounting and operating techniques for all of the

above operations.

MOUNT VERTICALLY

{VARIOUS SPACINGS)

MOUNT ON TOP \

OF SHELF BRACKET MOUNT DIRECTLY TO

CORNER BRACKET

MOUNT TO BOTTOM

OF SHELFBRACKET

THREE DIMENSIONAL CARVING

When Ca_'ving three dimensional objects bear in

mind that the capacities of your Recreator will limit

you to an object not more than 8 inches in diameter

and 8 inches taif. Measure the master to make sure it

is within these limits before proceeding.

8_ _=,. 8_

Unless a-single block of wood large enough to

contain the entire carving is: available, it;will be

necessary to laminate several: pieces of 3/4 inch

stock to the size required. ' . =

An interesting effect can be achieVed by laminating

woods of contrasting colors such as redwood and

white pine, For your initial attempts, however, an all

redwood or pine workpiece isrecommended.

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After the laminated workpiece has dried, remove

any excess stock with a sabre saw. band saw or

coping saw. Try to remove as much excess stock as

possible but make sure the workpiece remains

larger than the silhouette of the master.

BROWN KRAFT PAPER

"16

The two work mounts will be required for 3

dimensional carving. The master and workplace can

be attached to the work mounts by either wood

screws or carpenters glue and must be mounted on

the same side of the work mount as the threaded T

nut. By drilling pilot holes in the work mount the

master and workplace can be secured with 1-3/4

inch wood screws. Make sure the heads of the

screws are counter-sunk to prevent any

interference.

When screwing the object to the work mount is not

possible or desirable, carpenters wood glue wi!l

bond most wood or ceramic type objects. Spread a

liberal amount of glue on the work mount. Cut a

piece of Brown Kraft paper (shopping bag paper).

Place it on the work mount and apply glue to the

paper, Place the master or workpiece on the paper.

Allow to dry per directions specified with glue.

This process will hold the objects securely to the

work mounts yet allow easy removal with no

damage to the master or duplf.cate. To remove the

objects all that will be necessary will be to place a

sharp chisel or screwdriver between the object and

work mount and rap sharply with the palm of your

hand.

When gluing or screwing the objects to the work

mounts, make sure that they are oriented in the

same direction, in respect to the work mount, for the

sides of the work mount will be used as references

when rotating.

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Secure the master and the workpiece to the front

shelf board by screwing the 1-1/2 inch Hex head

bolts and washers through t_e front of the shelf

board and then intothethreaded "T" nut centered in

the work mount,

Align the work mounts by placing a straight edge

along the top edges of both the master and

workpiece work mounts, When the work mounts

touch the straight edge at all points tighten the 3/8

bolt in each mount.

...........

Insta{t a 3/4 inch router bit and a matching stylus.

Set the depth of the stylus to the same height as the

bit by using the edge of the front shelf as a guide.

operation

With adequate eye protection in place, plug the

router motor in. While holding one of the Control

knobs to insure that the bit is free of the workpiece,

turn the switch on. Using two hands, one on the

large knob the second on the small black knob,

gently stroke the router bit into the workpiece. The /"

stylus will guide from the master and the profile of

the master will soon begin to appear in the

workpiece.

After sufficient material has been removed from the

starting position, turn the router off, loosen the 3/8

bolt and rotate both work mounts 90° aga} n aligning

with a straight edge. Repeat the above on all four

edges of the work mount.

After the workpiece has been rotated 360 °remove

the large bit and step down to the next smallest .....

diameter bit and repeat the above process. Always

re-set the elevation of the stylus in respect to the bit _-_z,

when changing bits.

Some intricate carvings may require a 45°

orientation. This can be accomplished with the aid

of a combination square.

Note! When carving objects which are symmetrical,

it may become difficult to tell front from rear. You

may Wish to identify the starting edge of both work

mounts to keep them in proper relation.

BINATION

SQUARE

\\\

As the carving begins to take shape some undercut

work may be necessary. This can be accomplished

by loosening two wing nuts near the yoke tilt plate,

titting the yoke assembly to the desired angle and

then re-tightening the wing nuts. "Always turn the

router off when pivoting the yoke or making any

adjustment,"

TILT PLATE

WING NUTS

After the object is nearing completion you may find

it necessary to re-mount the master and workpiece

in a vertical plane rather than horizontal. This witl

allow the bit to contact the workpiece on the top and

base sections of the carving that were inaccessible

in the horizontal plane.

After the object has been completely carved it can

be finished in a number of ways, Some prefer the

rustic hand carved appearance that results from the

router bits while others prefer sanding by hand or

with a small hobby too[.

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operatlo

After the desired finish s achieved, additional detail

can' be addedw th hand sculpturing tools ora small

engraving tool.

Remove:the workpiece and master from the work

mount and if glued, any residue can be removed

from: the work mounts or workpieces with sand

paper,

SIGN MAKING

Signs can be duplicated from originals or

reproduced from a drawing. The Recreator will

carve signs upto 10 inches wide and 24 inches long

or even longer if there is sufficient room for the s_gn

to overhang the fro nt and rear shelf boards.

Place the two inner shelf boards between the front

and rear shelf boards with their surfaces flush tothe

top edge of the front and rear shelf board. Secure

the two inner shelf boards with the shelf brackets,

pan head screws and nuts.

Using a piece Of plywood, masonite or particle

board larger then the drawing, tape the drawing Of

the sign to this back-up board.

Select a workpiece cut to the desired final size of the

sign. Redwood is an excellent and relatively

inexpensive material to use for sign making.

Mow nt the master and its hardboard backing on the

left side of the Recreator and align the m aster to the

tracking of the Recreator by tracing the edge of the

sign with the stylus in the stylus mount. With the

stylus in contact with the edge of the sign, move one

of the shaft collars into contact with the yoke

bearing face. Tighten the set screw in this cellar to

limit the stylus to straight line front to rear travel.

When the edge of the sign follows the travel of the

stylus as it moves from front to rear. secure the

master to the inner shelf boards with C-clamps.

Position the C-clamps on t he back up board where

they will not interfere with the free movement of the

yoke assembly.

Mount the workpiece to the right of the master and

using a t/4 inch router bit in the same fashion asthe

stylus was used, alignthe workpiece tothe master at

front and rearlMovetheyoke assembly from front to

rear making sure the router bit touches the edge of

LEFT HAND

SHAFT COLLAR

the workpiece at all points while the stylus is

following the line indicating the top of the sign on

the drawing. C-clamp the workpiece when the

master and workpiece are parallel. Again, use

caution when C-clamping the work piece to prevent

the bit from striking the C-clamp.

Move the sty lus to the bottom line of the sign on the

drawing; The router bit should also be touching the

bottom edge of the workpiece. Move the right hand

shaft collar against the yoke bearing and lock it with

the setsc few wrench,

tn addition to the shaft lock collars, shaft lock

brackets are also provided. These can be slipped

under the outside tip of the pulley cover guards and

the hole in t:he bracket placed on the pulley shaft.

The opposite end of the bracket which is slotted can

be screwed to the corner track bracket with a 1/2

inch pan head screw, Iockwasher, and wing nut

These shaft lock brackets will immobilize the pulley

sh aft and only permit the yoke assem bly to travel left

to right or right to left. This is an excellent way to

produce straight line cuts from side to side. These

brackets are also helpful in securing your Router

Recreator when transporting.

SHAFT LOCK

COLLARS

After aligning the master and the workpiece, a

router bit and matching stylus suited for the

application should be selected and the elevation set.

If working from a drawing determine whether the

_etters are to be raised or recessed, and the amount

of recess or desired height of the letters. If a raised

Ietter is desired, raise the stylus above the drawing

the same height as the desired height of the letters.

A small scale or ruler is helpful in determining the

depth of cut. Route all areas around the letters

leaving the letter intact,

Smaller diameter bits and stylus may be required for

the detailing of more intricate lettering,

If recessed letters are desirable, simply trace the

letters with the stylus after the depth of cut has been

selected.

When duplicating a sign from an existing sign the

elevation of the stylus and bit should be the same.

If the sign requires some relief cutting or slight

undercuts, this can be accomplished by loosening

the tilt plate wing nuts, pivoting the yoke assembly

to the desired angle, and the resecuring the two

wing nuts.

RAISED

JLETTERS

RECESSED LETTERS

/ /

operat on

iATIVE EDGING

Amolded or decorative-edge can be added to most

rectangular shaped pieces of stock with your

" Recreator, a decorative edging bit and the router

work arbor set; i :

Set the two inner shelf boards as prescribed for sign

making,

Check :for parallelism between the Recreator and

the workpiece by us ng the pilot section of the work

arbor.

A. Touch the pilot to the edge of the workpiece at

the front of the Recreator.

B.-C-clamp the work_)iece to the shelf board and

set both left and right hand shaft collars.

C. Move the yoke assembly to the rear. Shift the

rear of the workpiece until it also strikes the pilot

section of the work arbor. C-clamp the rear of

the workpiece to the shelf board.

D. The depth of cut will be controlled by thestylus

riding on the back up board located on the left of

the Recreator. You will note that variations in the

molding can be obtained by altering the depth of

cut or by setting the workpiece slightly away

from the pilot of the work arbor.

\WORK ARBOR

PILOT

Shaping cross grain can also be accomplished with

the aid of the shaft lock brackets. OLE IN SHAFT BRACKET

LACED OVER END

OF PULLEY SHAFT

SPINDLE DECORATnNG

Your Recreator is also capable of adding decorative

rings, or axial veins and grooves on spindles up to 24

inches long_

These decorative cuts can be made from a drawing

template or an existing turning, Some exact

duplicates of original turnings may not be possible

because of the contours that are available from

router bits,

MOUNTING THE SPINDLE

This operation will require --

1 ca. Work Mount

1 ca. 3/8-!6 x 1-1/2 inch Hex head bolt

1 ca. cone point spindle mount

3 ca. 3/8"-16 Hex Jam nuts.

1 ca. 3/8 x 7/8 x 5/64 inch washer

Locate the center of each end of the spindle and

make an impression with a hammer and punch.

Cut a piece of brown kraft paper (paper bag) the size

of the work mount and cut a hole in the center of the

paper over the T nut,

Screw the cone point spindle mount through the

work mount allowing the cone point to protrude

above the face of the work mount T nut.

Take the brown paper, coat both sides with

carpenters glue and lay it on the work mount. With

the paper in place, lay the work mount on the end of

the spindle. Using the cone point spindle mount as a

centering point, align it with the impression

previously made in the center of the spindle.

Carefully back the cone point spindle mount away

from the workpiece and allow these pieces to dry. If

done correctly this will center the spindle on the

work mount.

• f

Remove the two inner shelf boards and re-install

one of them vertically spacing it away fromthe front

shelf board the length of the spindle plus 1-3/4 inch.

Screw one 3/8" nut on the cone point spindle mount.

Place the spindle mount through the top right hand

hole of the center shelf board. Install a second 3/8"

nut on the end of the cone point spindle mount

protruding through the shelf board.

Place a 1_1/2 inch Hex head bolt through the top

rig ht ha nd hole of the front shelf board and secure it

with a flat washer and nut,

Take the spindle and work mount, after it has

sufficiently dried, and screw it on the Hex head bolt

located in the front shelf board,

While holding the spindle in place screw the cone

point spindle mount until it engages the impression

in the spindle center.

To secure the spindle:

A. Spin the inside hex nut on the cone point spindle

mount until it strikes the shelf board.

B, Tighten the hex nut on at the front shelf board

until it is snug against the work mount.

C, Tighten the hex nut on the back side of the cone

point spindle mount to prevent it from rotating,

HEX NUTS

SHELF BOARDS SPACED LENGTH

=F SPINDLE PLUS

CONE POINT

SPINDLE MOUNT

WORK MOUNT

HEX HEAD

BOLT

"WASHER

&NUT

Jld now be pbsSible to rotate the workpiece by

L9/16 wrench on theHex head bolt located

center wobble should be etectable. If the spindle

:is not secure in its mounting do not attempt to

operate until the necessary adjustments have been

made.

Mount the sketch on the back up board which is

installed on the left side of the Recreator.

Install a 1/4 inch stylus in the stylus mount.

Select a bit desired for the first cut and secure it in

the router chuck.

Move the yoke assembly on the pulley shaft until the

bit is approximately 1/4 inch off the centertine of the

spindle to the left. Lock the right hand putley shaft

collar against the yoke bearing to serve as a stop,

Rest the router bit on the spindle and check for

perpendicularity. If adjustments are required loosen

the tilt plate wing nuts and square as necessary.

Re-tighten the tilt plate wing nuts.

Move the bit to the area of the first cut as determined

by the drawing or template and lock the pulley shaft

at that location with the pulley shaft locks and wing

n uts.

Set the depth of cut by raising the stylus above the

back up board the desired amount.

Move the router bit tothe left of the spindle making

sure it is clear of the spindle.

ROTATE t"

COUNTER CLOCKWISE

Holding the stylus tip in contact with the back-up

board during the operation,tu rn the router on. using

a 9/16 box end wrench, Begin rotating the spindle

"counter clockwise" s_multaneousty start moving

the bit into the s pindle until it stops against the right

hand shaft collar.

After the cut is completed (usually several

revolutions of the spindle), back the bit away from

the spindle and turn the router off.

Move to the next desired location and repeat above

procedure.

To create axia cuts, those running along the length

of the spindle mount the spind e as indk_ated above

then:

Move the router bit to the centerline of thespindte

and lock the yoke at this setting by securing both left

hand and right hand shaft collars.

Set the depth of cut usi ng the stylus and the back up

board as a guide.

C-clamp the work mount to the front shelf board to

prevent _t from rotating.

Liftthe bit clear of the spindle, turn tt_e router on and

lower the bit into the spindle.

Move the yoke assembly back and forth until thecut

is €ompleted, Veins deeper than 1/8 of an inch

should be made in successive cuts of 1/8 inch.

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C-CLAMP WORK MOUNT_

TO PREVENT ROTATION O

recommended accessories

ITEM CAT. NO.

Leg Set ................................ 9-22238

Recreator Bit Assortment ................ 9-2t 216

Casters ................................ 9-22208

Face Shield ............................ 9-18613

Portable Electric Tool Handbook .......... 9-2949

The above recommended accessories are current

and were available at the time this manual was

printed,

PARTS LIST FOR CRAFTSMAN ROUTER*RECREATOR MODEL NO. 113.251890

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15 8

I32

39 /

1 11 12

_26

is 6

28 29 30

-7

4s--@ _47

°2! i:

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PARTS LIST FOR CRAFTSMAN ROUTER-RECREATOR MODEL NO. 113.251890

Key

NO.

Part

No.

--i

ST D512505

176025

76007

63221

76021

76028

STD512515

STD541025

STD54!008

STD551008

STD551225

76009

76024

STD541625

76020

'76019

STD503103

STD328052

60372

STD502502

STD541237

76022

76010

76026

76001

76000

76004

Description

,p=,,,,=

*Screw, Pan Hd, I/4-20 × 1/2

Cover, Pulley

Counterweight

Hook, Cord

Frame, Shelf

Bracket, Shelf

*Screw, Pan Hd. 1/4-20 x 1-1/4

*Nut, Hex 1/4-20

*Nut, Hex 6-32

*Washer, 3/16 x 3/8 x 1/32

*Lockwasher, External 1/4

Cable

Lock, Shaft

*Nut, Wing 1/4-20

Bracket, Track

Bracket, Corner

*Screw, Set Socket Hd. Cup Pt.

5/16-18 x 3/8

Puiley (includes Set Screw)

Collar

*Screw, Set Socket Hd.

1/4-20 x t/4

*Nut, Hex Jam 3/8-16

Shaft, Counterweight

Screw, Spindle Center

Shaft

Bearing, Sleeve

Yoke ('Includes Key #25)

........Panel, Trim

Key

No.

_"28'

Part

No.

76003

60371

9430187

76023

76006

446364

ST D5237 ! 5

76017

76014

76011

760!2

76027

76002

STD541631

76013

STD511107

STD551210

760I 6

76015

30505

37837

113967

STD601105

76008

76018

76005

Description

Mount Asssembly, Router

*Bolt, Carriage 1/4-20 x 4-1/2

*Screw, Hex Hd. 5/t6-18 x 5

*Clamp, Router

Mount Assembly, Workpiece

Washer, 3/8 x 7/8 x 5/64

*Screw, Hex Hd. 3/8-t6 x !-1/2

Grip, Stylus

Rod, Stylus 1/8

Mount, Stylus

Knob, 2"

CIip, Speed

Plate, Tilt

*Nut, Wing 5/16-18

Knob, I-1/4

*Screw, Pan Hal. 10-32 x 3/4

*Lockwasher, No. 10

Collar, Stylus 3/4

(Includes Set Screw)

Rod, Stylus 1/16

*Wrench, Hex "L" 1/8

*Wrench, Hex "L" 5/32

Screw, Rd. Hal. t/4-20 x 2-1/2

*Screw, Pan Hd. 10-32 xl/2

Bag Assembly, Loose Parts

(Not illustrated)

Bag Assembly, Loose Parts

(Not illustrated)

Owners Manual (Not illustrated)

*Standard Hardware Item May be Purchased Locally

ears i

SERVaCE

MODEL NO.

113.251890

HOW TO ORDER

REPAnR PARTS

Part No. 76005

ROU'rER-RECREAIOR

Now that you have purchased your Router-Recreator,

should a need ever exist for 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.

The model number of your Router-Recreator will be found

on a plate attached to the yoke assembly.

WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS GIVE THE

FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

PART NUMBER

MODEL NUMBER

113.251890

PART DESCRIPTION

NAME OF 1TEM

ROUTER-RECREATOR

Ail parts listed may be ordered from any Sears Service

Center and most Sears stores. If the parts you need are not

stocked locally, your order will be electronically

transmitted to a Sears Repair Parts Distribution Center for

handling,

Sold by SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., Chicago, IL. 60684 U.S.A.

Form NO. SP4375-2 Printed in U.S.A. 3/83

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