Introduction
Safety
Your
Shopsmith
Lathe
Duplicator
accessory provides a simple and ac-
curate way to produce duplicate spin-
dles and bowls, making possible a
new and precise method
of
lathe turn-
ing. The
duplicator
components are
designed
to
mount on the Shopsmith
Mark V Models
500
and
510
as well
as on Mark
II
and Mark VII systems.
NOTE
• If you received your Mark V prior
to November 1985, you own a
Model 500.
• If you received your Mark V after
November 1985, you own either
a Model
500
or Model
510.
Check
the vent plate, located around
the
auxiliary
spindle,
for
the
Model Number
of
your Mark
V.
Rather than using conventional
lathe chisels, the Lathe Duplicator
features a tool rest assembly which
slides on a smooth table. You're in
complete control of the tool rest
as-
sembly as you grasp its
two
handles
and guide
its
follower
along a tem-
plate and
it..?
carbide
cutter
into
your
workpiece. The carbide
cutter
has
an
extremely tong cutting life
without
sharpening.
A durable channel assembly provides
an
adjustable mounting track for
two
template support assemblies and a
guard assembly. With the template
centerline located directly over the
workpiece centerl ine, the tool rest
as-
sembly is free
to
be moved around the
table,
following
the
template
and
producing an exact duplicate. The ad-
vantages
of
this configuration include
the
ability
to turn bowls as well as
spindles and
to
produce true under-
cuts
. When
duplicating
spindles, use
either a flat template or
an
existing
spindle. For bowl turning,
only
a
flat
template can
be
used. If you wish,
you can work
without
a
template
to
develop skill.s in freehand turning.
As you operate the Lathe Duplicator,
you
must
be
responsible for knowing
your own
limitations
as
well as those
of
the
duplicator
.
To
avoid serious
injury,
constantly
remind
yourself
to
use the accessory correctly together
with the proper safety equipment.
We
wish you the best in all your
woodworking endeavors.
We
know that
your Shopsmith Lathe Duplicator will
become
an
indispensable accessory in
your workshop.
We
know that you'
re
eager
to
get
started using your Lathe Duplicator,
but please take time to read this man-
ual before you begin. Then keep it
handy for future reference.
Table of Contents
Safety
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General Information
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Assembly and Setup
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Alignment
and
Adjustment
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Templates
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Operations .
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Maintenance
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Troubleshooting
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Parts List
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Quick Reference Index
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The Shopsmith Lathe Duplicator has
many built-in safety features. But the
effectiveness of these features
de-
pends on you. Power tool safety is no
more than good common sense.
To
protect
yourself from injury:
• READ, UNDERSTAND AND FOLLOW
ALL the
information
in
this
Owners
Manual WHENEVER you operate, set
up, align, adjust, repair and maintain
the
lathe
Duplicator.
• Also, READ, UNDERSTAND AND
FOllOW
ALL the information in the
Owners Manual
for
the Mark V on
which
the Lathe
Duplicator
will
be
mounted.
Throughout this manual, we
list
WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, and NOTES.
We
advise that when you come
to
one
of
these listings, please read and
understand it fully. Their meanings
are:
WARNING
A WARNING is given when failure
to
follow
the directions could
reo
suit
in injury,
loss
of
limb, or life.
A CAUTION is given when failure
.to
follow
the
directions
cou~d
r')·
suit
in temporary
or
permanent
damage
to
the equipment.
NOTE
A
NOTE is used
to
highlight an im-
portant
procedure,
practice
or
condition.
Eye Protection
Always wear eye protection when you
use power tools. Use goggles, safety
glasses or a face shield to protect
your eyes.
• Goggles completely surround and
protect your eyes. Many goggles will
also
fit
over regular glasses.
Be
sure your goggles
fit
closely, but
comfortably.
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