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The CASTLE 110
Owner’s Manual
Castle Inc., Petaluma California
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1 Machine Safety
The Castle 110 was designed with operator safety as a priority. All Castle
machines are carefully assembled and individually tested before shipment from
our California factory. Upon receipt of the machine, inspect for shipping damage
or missing parts. Report any damage IMMEDIATELY to the shipping company
and to Castle, Inc. DO NOT attempt to operate the machine if you observe any
physical damage. Contact Castle, Inc. at 800.282.8338 for instructions.
Safety Rules:
1. Read all safety warnings and instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed
below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
2. Familiarize yourself with the clamping action, routing and drilling functions
before plugging the machine into electrical power supply. Push the pocket cutting
lever to its stop several times and observe the router bit travel above the work
deck. Note that a properly-adjusted bit will retract completely below the work
surface when the lever is released.
3. Do not attempt to perform maintenance or operate this machine until you have
read and understand the information contained in this manual.
4. Do not plug the Castle 110 in until ready to operate.
5. Always verify that the router bit is securely tightened and the height properly
adjusted. The bit is adjusted and tested at the factory for 5/8” and thicker stock.
To adjust for thinner stock dimensions, see section 9.1.
6. Always be sure to securely clamp stock before routing or drilling any material.
7. NEVER PUT YOUR HAND UNDER THE CLAMP OR IN THE PATH OF THE ROUTER
BIT. Serious injury can result!
8. Always wear eye and hearing protection when the machine is in operation.
9. Never drink alcohol or take medications that may cause drowsiness when you will
be operating the machine.
10.Router bits are extremely sharp and if handled improperly may result in personal
injury.
11.Never allow the machine to get wet or be used in a wet environment.
12.To prevent personal injury, ALWAYS remove the plug from the power source
before removing, installing or adjusting router bits.
13.This instruction manual should be kept available for immediate reference so that
all operations can be performed with maximum safety and efficiency.
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Table of Contents
1 MACHINE SAFETY 2
2 INTRODUCTION 5
3 THE CASTLE 3 DEGREE SYSTEM 7
4 PACKAGING LIST 8
5 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE 10
6 POSITIONING THE POCKETS 13
7 VACUUM PORT 15
8 CLAMPING TO A WORK BENCH 16
9 MACHINE ADJUSTMENTS 17
9.1 USING THE THIN STOCK OVERLAY PLATE FOR THINNER STOCK 17
9.2 INSTALLING AND ADJUSTING ROUTER BIT 18
9.3 WEB ADJUSTMENT 21
9.4 PILOT HOLE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT 22
10 USING THE OPTIONAL WORK STOPS 22
11 MOTOR, BITS, AND GENERAL INFORMATION 24
12 WARRANTY INFORMATION 30
Note: Do not attempt to perform maintenance or operate this machine until you have read and
understand the information contained in this manual.
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2 Introduction
Castle invented the low-angle Professional Pocket in 1985 to meet the needs of
cabinetmakers and woodworkers who require a fast, strong joint in wood, plywood, and
other structural materials for cabinet making, furniture construction, and other
carpentry tasks. With this system, the screws are driven into the side grain of the
wood, creating a strong joint that is not prone to splitting and holds firmly for the life of
the structure. The exclusive 3-degree screw angle minimizes the problem of
component shifting (misalignment caused by tightening the screw) that is commonly
associated with pocket joinery. With the Castle 110, it is now possible to create the
same fully machined Castle Professional Pocket used by cabinetmakers in your own
workshop or on the jobsite.
Pilot Hole: The pilot hole is drilled from the edge of the stock creating a clean, chip-
free hole for the pocket screw which eliminates end-grain pop-out (common on drilled
pockets) that can interfere with a tight joint.
Low 3° Angle: The exclusive Castle 3-degree angle virtually eliminates forces
that can result in shifted or misaligned joints. Note: the 3-degree system
requires cheese head torx screws for proper assembly.
Web: The web easily adjusts to suit a variety of screw lengths.
Pocket: The routed pocket leaves a clean recess which requires no additional
sanding or finishing before the components are assembled.
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Below are samples of applications for Castle screw pockets.
WARNINGRead all safety warnings and instructions. Failure to follow all
instructions in this manual may result in electric shock, fire and/or seriousinjury.
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3 The Castle 3 Degree System
The Castle 110 has been designed to produce pockets joints with a 3-degree angle
that virtually eliminates shifting and misalignment while assembling your work. The
Castle 3-degree system requires the use of “Cheese” head pocket holes screws with
a Torx drive head. Note: Square drive or washer head pocket screws are not
compatible with the Castle 3-degree system as the Torx drive is necessary to
maintain proper alignment when the screws are installed.
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4 Packing List
Within your Castle-110 shipment, you should receive the following:
THE CASTLE-110 PORTABLE POCKET MACHINE PACKING LIST
Part #
Part Description
Qty
A00110
The Castle-110
1
S90110
The Castle-110 Operator Manual with Warranty Activation Card
1
B06964
5/32” Drill Bit, 6”
1
B02516
5/16” Router Bit (Installed and factory adjusted for 3/4" stock)
1
B00620
T20 Torx Driver Bit, 6” Round Shaft
1
K11000
Collet Wrenches
1
C11010
Bit Set-up Block
1
C11001
Overlay Plate for pocketing thinner materials
1
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Optional accessories for the Castle 110:
THE CASTLE-110 Optional Accessories
Part #
Part Description
Qty
C11060
Work Stop Set, includes stop bar, left and right work stops
1
B02517
Roughing Cutter for cutting in hardwoods
1
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5 Instructions for Use
1. With the clamp lever in the material loading
position, place stock to be pocketed on the
work deck under the clamping plate and
squarely against the rear fence. (Figure 5a)
2. Place the clamp lever in the stock thickness
adjustment position. The half-moon cutout on the
clamp lever will align with the top of the 110 as
shown in figure 5b.
3. Turn the stock thickness adjustment knob
clockwise until the clamping plate firmly
touches the workpiece. (Figure 5c)
Figure 5a
Figure 5b
Figure 5c
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