Castle TSM-21 Serial 61076 to 64233 (Parker) Operator Manual - Manual (Page 4)

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Introduction
Fortify Your Shop
Thank you for making the Castle TSM-21 Screw Pocket Machine the latest addition to your
shop. Since 1985 our goal is to manufacture and develop machines that make cabinetmaking and
casework easier, faster, and more profitable for the woodworker. This machine represents our
patented screw pocket cutting technology. Castle machines are made in Petaluma, California
and are manufactured to the highest standards using local vendors wherever possible.
The Castle model TSM-21 is designed for use on a wide variety of materials. The machine
performs well in hardwoods, softwoods, melamine, particleboard and MDF. The machine will
work on materials varying in thickness from ½” to 1 ¾”.
This instruction manual is intended for use by any one working with this machine. It should be
kept available for immediate reference so that all operations can be performed with maximum
efficiency and safety.
Do not attempt to perform maintenance or operate this machine until you have read and
understand the information contained in this manual.
Definition of Terms
Pocket……………………………………..
The depression cut into material to allow for
toe-screw mortise joinery.
Pocket Cycle………………………………
The procedure by which the machine clamps
the work piece, cuts the mortising pocket,
drills the pilot hole, then releases the work
piece.
Web……………………………………….
The offset distance from the end of the
pocket to the edge of the work piece.