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Craftsman 351.217170 User Manual

Craftsman 351.217170
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Operator's Manual
CRRFTSMRN
Variable Speed
WOOD LATHE
Model No.
351.21 7170
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.
6999.03 Draft (04/02/99)
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Craftsman 351.217170 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Motor1/2 HP
Spindle Speed Range500 - 2000 RPM
Motor Power1/2 HP
Voltage120V
Swing Over Bed12 inches
Distance Between Centers36 inches
Spindle Bore3/4 inch

Summary

WARRANTY

SAFETY RULES

BE PREPARED FOR JOB

Proper attire and personal safety measures before operating the lathe.

PREPARE WORK AREA FOR JOB

Guidelines for setting up a safe and organized workspace.

TOOL SHOULD BE MAINTAINED

Instructions for keeping the tool in good working condition.

KNOW HOW TO USE TOOL

Essential knowledge for operating the lathe safely and effectively.

PROTECTION: EYES, HANDS, FACE, BODY, EARS

Specific personal protective equipment requirements for user safety.

KNOW YOUR CUTTING TOOLS

Understanding and proper use of various cutting tools.

THINK SAFETY

General safety awareness and common sense practices.

UNPACKING

ASSEMBLY

INSTALLATION

Steps for physically setting up and securing the lathe.

REMOVAL OF SPUR CENTER FROM SPINDLE

Instructions for safely detaching the spur center.

REMOVAL OF BEARING CENTER FROM RAM

Instructions for safely detaching the bearing center.

ALIGNMENT OF TAILSTOCK CENTER TO HEADSTOCK CENTER

How to properly align the centers for spindle turning.

POWER SOURCE

Information on connecting the lathe to electrical power.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

Essential safety guidelines for electrical grounding.

EXTENSION CORDS

Guidance on using extension cords safely and effectively.

SPECIFICATIONS

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Important safety warnings related to tool operation.

ON-OFF SWITCH

How to operate the power switch and control speed.

OPERATION

DESCRIPTION

Overview of the wood lathe's capabilities and features.

CHANGING SPEEDS

How to adjust the spindle speed for different tasks.

SPINDLE TURNING

Techniques and procedures for turning spindles.

INDEXING

Using the index wheel for precise workpiece division.

OUTBOARD TURNING

Methods for performing turning operations on larger workpieces.

USING WOODWORKING CHISELS

SELECTION OF CHISELS

Choosing the appropriate chisels for woodworking tasks.

THEORY OF TURNING

Fundamental principles and techniques of wood turning.

USING THE GOUGE

Techniques for using the gouge chisel for various cuts.

USING THE SKEW

Proper use of the skew chisel for finishing cuts.

USING THE PARTING TOOL

How to use the parting tool for cutting and separating stock.

USING THE SCRAPING CHISELS

Techniques for using flatnose, round nose, and spear point chisels.

USING SHAPER OR MOULDING KNIVES

Using specialized knives for shaping workpieces.

USING A BLOCK PLANE

Employing a block plane for smooth finishes.

USING WOOD RASPS AND FILES

Using rasps and files for shaping and smoothing.

MAKING STANDARD CUTS

THE ROUGHING-OFF CUT

Reducing stock to a basic cylinder shape.

ROUGH-CUTTING TO SIZE

Roughing cuts to achieve approximate finished diameters.

MAKING SIZING CUTS

Performing cuts to establish precise workpiece dimensions.

SMOOTHING A CYLINDER

Techniques for achieving a smooth cylindrical finish.

CUTTING A SHOULDER

Creating shoulders or steps on the workpiece.

CUTTING VEES

How to cut V-shaped grooves into the workpiece.

CUTTING BEADS

Techniques for shaping decorative beads.

CUTTING COVES (CONCAVES)

Creating concave curves or coves in the workpiece.

SPINDLE TURNINGS

PLOTTING THE SHAPE

Planning and marking the desired shape for turning.

RECOMMENDED SPEED

Recommended spindle speeds based on workpiece size.

MISCELLANEOUS OPERATIONS

GUIDE BLOCKS FOR SCRAPING OPERATIONS

Using guide blocks to control depth in scraping.

DRILLING

PLANNING VARIOUS CUTS

Planning contours for faceplate turnings.

RECOMMENDED SPEED

Recommended speeds for faceplate and chuck turning.

DEEP RECESSES

Techniques for creating deep internal recesses in workpieces.

FACEPLATE AND CHUCK TURNINGS

PLANNING THE WORK

Planning procedures for faceplate turning projects.

PREPARING A PLUG CHUCK

How to create and use a plug chuck for holding work.

TURNING CYLINDERS

Methods for turning cylindrical workpieces.

RECHUCKING

Techniques for remounting work for further operations.

TURNING A RING

Steps involved in turning a ring.

TURNING BALLS

Procedures for turning spherical shapes.

TURNED BOXES

Techniques for creating turned boxes with lids.

SEGMENTED TURNINGS

Methods for creating segmented bowls and boxes.

TURNING PLASTICS

TYPES OF PLASTICS

Classification of plastics suitable for turning.

MOUNTING THE WORK

Methods for securely mounting plastic workpieces.

USE OF WOOD TURNING CHISELS

Adapting wood chisels for turning plastics.

USE OF FORMED TOOLS FOR PRODUCTION BEADING AND SIMILAR OPERATIONS

Using preformed tools for repetitive shaping tasks.

POLISHING PLASTICS

Techniques for sanding and buffing plastic surfaces.

SANDING, BUFFING AND POLISHING

USE OF WOOD CHUCKS FOR SANDING

Utilizing wood chucks for efficient sanding.

USE OF SANDING DRUMS

Methods for using sanding drums on the lathe.

MAINTENANCE

CLEANING

Procedures for keeping the lathe clean.

LUBRICATION

Information regarding lubrication of the tool.

KEEP TOOL IN REPAIR

Guidelines for maintaining the tool in good repair.

REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST FOR WOOD LATHE

RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES

List of optional accessories available for the lathe.

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