
11_CLAMP PLATE...holds the Lathe Tool Rest to the Vertical Channels for rough turning to the general sha oe
and cleaning up sharp corners on the finished turnings.
The toot Rest should be set approximately 1/8 inch below the Centerline Of the Lathe and approximately
1/8 inch away from the workoiece.
NOTE: The shank length can vary from one Tool Rest
to another and in some cases may be slightly too long.
Measure the shank on your Tool Rest and if they are longer than
Clamp the Toot Rest in a vise as shown. Do not clamp it on the shank or on the machined top surface as this would cause b_ rrs,
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Remove the large washer and spring from the tool rest hofder on your Craftsman Lathe and fasten them _o the
CfampPfate with the
For large diameter turn ngs, place the Tool Holder on
the pJate and position it on the Vertica C_annels as shown for rough turning
NOTE: The Clamp Plate is underneath both Channels.
CLAMP PLATE
UNDERNEATH BOTH CHANNELS
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For small diameter turnings, the back end of the Clamp
Plate is underneath the back Channel while the front end is on :top of the near Channet. This permits the Tool Rest to be positioned close to the turning.
\ | CLAMP | PLATE | |
UNDERNEATH | CHANNEL | ||
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CLAMP PLATE
ON TOP OF CHANNEL
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