Craftex CT160, User Manual

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Before starting setting up the machine 
you need to read and understand this 
user manual completely. For the 
protection of your eyes you need to have 
safety glasses. The unpainted surfaces of 
the lathe are coated with rust prevention 
waxy oil and you will want to remove this 
before you begin assembly. Use a solvent 
cleaner that will not damage painted 
surfaces. 

 
 
 
Unpacking

 
The machine is properly packaged in a 
carton for safe transportation. When 
unpacking, carefully inspect the crate and 
ensure that nothing has been damaged 
during transit. Open the crate and check 
that the machine is in a good condition. 
There is a bag which contains some loose 
parts of the machine. After the machine 
has been un-packed, check that all loose 
parts shown in Figure-1 are present. 
 
1. Tool Rest 
2. Tailstock Center (Live Center) 
3. Headstock Center (Dead Center) 
4. Center Knock-Out Bar 
 
 
 
 

Figure-1 Loose parts

 
CT160 weighs approximately 106 lbs. 
Do not over-exert yourself. For safe 
moving method use fork truck or get 
the help of an assistant or friend. 

When setting up your machine, you will 
want to find an ideal spot where your 
machine will most likely be positioned 
most of the time. Consider

your 

complete work environment as well as 
working comfortable with the lathe
before placing your machine in the 
ideal spot. The figure below shows 
minimum workplace for the lathe. 
 

SETUP