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Craftsman 103.23880 User Manual

Craftsman 103.23880
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Craftsman 103.23880 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Swing Over Bed12 inches
Distance Between Centers36 inches
Motor Power1/2 HP
Tailstock TaperMT2
Spindle bore0.75 inches
Spindle Thread1 inch x 8 TPI
Weight250 lbs

Summary

Ordering Repair Parts

Installation and Setup

Lubrication and Maintenance

Speed and Rotation Settings

Lathe Controls Overview

Tailstock Lock Operation

Adjusts distance between centers by loosening the lock to move the tailstock along the bed.

Handwheel Adjustments

Makes minor adjustments to distance between centers by moving the cup center.

Tailstock Ram Lock Function

Holds the ram in a fixed position to prevent loosening due to vibration.

Tool Slide Lock Clamp Handle

Loosens to change tool rest holder angle or position on the bed.

Tool Rest Lock

Secures the adjustable tool rest for any turning operation.

Indexing Pin Function

Locks the spindle assembly for layout or spacing operations.

Turning Chisels and Operation

Gouge Chisel Usage

Used for rough cutting and finishing irregular shapes; use with beveled edge down.

Spear Point Chisel Usage

Used in a scraping manner to feed directly into the workpiece.

Round Nose Chisel Usage

Recommended for cutting coves in cylindrical work, used in scraping manner.

Parting Tool Usage

Used for square cuts, sizing, shoulder cuts, and cutting off finished work.

Skew Chisel Usage

Used for finishing cuts on cylinder work and cutting clearance.

Lathe Operation Guide

Details on preparing, mounting, and securing work between centers.

Safety Precautions

General Safety Warnings

Avoid loose clothing, double-check mounting, spin by hand, use tool rest, keep chisels sharp.

Turning Workpiece by Hand

Always turn the workpiece by hand before applying power to ensure secure mounting.

Turning Flat Work

Face Plate Turning

Details on attaching work to face plate or backing plate for flat surface turning.

Available Accessories

Parts List and Ordering

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