getting to know your copy-crafter5, CONTROL KNOBS...provide acomfortable means for
maneuvering the Cutting Toot. They are screwed into
the holes in the end of the Tool Post for duplicating
spindle turnings and: into the opposite ho]es for
duplicating faceplate turnings.
6, TOOL POST...supports the Cutting Tool and the
Cutting Toot Cradle. It can be swiveled to the right or
left for various types of cuts.
7. CRADLE...supports the Cutting Tool and enables it to
be locked in the center of the Too] Post.
8. CUTTING TOOL...must always be sharp for best
cutting results, The tip must always be set at the
centerline of the Lathe (not above or below it), directly
above the Follower Pin (not in front of itor in back of
it.)
NOTE: The Cutting Tool may have a slight burr on the
cutting edge when received from the factory. If so it
will be necessary to remove this burr before operating
the Copy-Crafter to assure a smooth cut.
To remove the burr, follow the sharpening instructions
on page 13, number t2 of this manual.
9. FOLLOWER PINS, . .follow the edge of the template
or existing turning and gauge the cutting action of the
Tool.
The longer pin is screwed into the middle hole in the
base located in back of the Tool Post, and is used for
duplicating spindle turnings. It can be positioned in the
holes on the right or the left for certain types of
undercutting,
The Shorter Pin is screwed into the hole in front of the
Toot Post, and is used for duplicating facepfate
turnings.
10. BED PLATE...supports the tool holder or the Lathe
Tool Rest while duplicating faceplate turnings. It is
secured to the bed by the nut on the Tie Rod.
The plate contains a "key hole" which is used for
attaching the Lathe Tool Rest. Use the washer from
your Craftsman Wood Lathe and a 2 inch round head
bolt and a plain hexagon nut furnished with your
Copy-Crafter.
BED PLATE
KEY HOLE
LOOSEN NUT TO INSTALL