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11_CLAMP PLATE...holds the Lathe Tool Rest to the
Vertical Channels for rough turning to the general shaoe
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 1-7/8 inches, cut them off with a hacksaw.
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 causeb_ rrs,
Remove the large washer and spring from the tool rest
hofder on your Craftsman Lathe and fasten them _o the
CfampPfate with the I-I/4 inches tong Hexagon Head
screw furnished with your Copy-Crafter.
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 or-finishing.
NOTE: The Clamp Plate is underneath both Channels.
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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.
Be-sure the Tool Rest Holder and the Tool Rest are
locked securely before operating,
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CLAMP PLATE
ON TOP OF CHANNEL
CLAMP PLATE
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UNDERNEATH CHANNEL