Hi Bill, The half-nuts need to be installed in right position or they will cause the binding. They are sligthtly different and numbered 1 & 2. Number 1 goes on...
lou, i was hoping it was something simple that i'd missed when re- assembling. i'll put it apart again and double check. i'm not sure if the lead screw...
Bill, don't know if someone mentioned this, but run the carriage with lead screw until it binds. Note the exact position of the carriage. Move it out of the...
Hank has been kind enough to allow me to post this offer. I have a 618 with spare "everything" except the bed, rack, legs and apron.I am working on a photo...
Mike's original photo album is on the second page of the photo section under the caption "JET"S 618-Variable DC Power." I guess he'll be trying to add some...
Steve and Others-- I would like to get some photos up before stating price. It is high enough that pictures are necessary to properly express how complete this...
I have now been able to post pictures of the lathe and accessories: "FOR SALE: Jet's 618 Album 1": 5 new pictures including Dumore toolpost grinder "FOR SALE:...
how do i adjust the bearing (sleeve type) tension or torque on my craftsman 101.07301? the spindle has some runout and im wondering if proper adjustment would...
Well folks, some of you may have looked over my lathe package. I am asking $2450.00 plus shipping. If interested email me. Tried my best to keep it efficient....
Ok, here is the story, I bought my craftsman 618 lathe at a garage sale. I have wanted one for years and the price was right, so I went for it... I have since...
what do i do know. this thing needs some work. what do i do first. clean it up?? check for missing parts?? re-wire motor reverse?? i need help. mike...
What is the diameter and TPI of the (left hand thread) drive screw for the tailstock on an Atlas 6" lathe (not the nut that holds the handle on, but the one...
A system wide problem developed today that is hitting atlas618lathe pretty hard. It's these repeated messages coming through, sometimes many hours after the...
why does no one answer posts here? ive noticed several newbies(myself included) post questions here and no one seems interested in helping us new guys figure...
... I can answer for myself. I don't try to answer any questions for which I have no answers. In your case of the question about possible adjustments for a ...
Hi Mike and Hank ... My impression (we have never done a survey) is that most folks including me have roller bearing versions and thus have no direct ...
I think it is a matter of fits and spurts, Mike. Speaking for myself on this group, I've asked some questions, received some answers, and answered some...
that's becuase hank has too many rules and harrassed a lot of the really helpful folks aruond here until they just stopped posting. Some folks here have helped...
... I think you really have to just pop those out and replace them if they're too loose for you. If you do a search of messages using "headstock bearing" you ...
Mike, I haven't paid close attention lately, nor have I answered any questions lately. I am relatively new also. I have owned my 618 less than a year. And...
thanks to all who replied. i did read each post that came to my inbox (twice,by the way). I,like many,am pressed for time and did not properly introduce...
Hi Mike, et. al., I am on several lists, and the posts do tend to go in fits and starts. When an experienced member is in a talkative mood, you'll get volumes....
Quoting from the ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE 101.07301 METAL TURNING LATHE.... SPINDLE BEARING ADJUSTMENT: If any looseness develops in the...
Leo, Thanks for posting those instructions right out of the manual for the sleeve bearing version of our lathe. Do you know how those screws actually govern...
... That's what I thought. That's a very small deformation, so if there's considerable wear on the bronze sleeves this range of adjustment wouldn't be enough...
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