I have a older 12" Craftsman in fairly good shape. I would like to cut a spiral groove in to a aluminum disk about 3 inches in diameter. Just guessing I will...
It was sold as not having the Timken bearing head, so I'll have to look for other things. I'll have to keep looking for identifiable characteristics. Aaron...
... OK, 3" diameter is 1.5" radius, and 6 grooves means a spacing of .25". You'll want to check this but I think the crossfeed is 2x the longitudinal feed so ...
... First, the very oldest 12" (like the 10" D model) had no power crossfeed. ... No, I think the Atlas has 1:1 between threading pitch and facing pitch. So,...
I would definitely look into milling the groove while rotating the spindle by hand. Sent from a mobile device. ... in ... You'll ... so ... the ... I'd ... ...
My recollection is that the chuck body was what was looking to be spinning eccentrically, but who knows... maybe I'm wrong. (Just don't tell my wife!) I'm...
I think you overestimated the wobble. As little as 20 thousands or so is quite visible on a spinning lathe. A 1/4" wobble would be shaking the lathe off the...
My German is a bit rusty. What’s macht nichts? From: atlas_craftsman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:atlas_craftsman@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Doc Sent:...
I was thinking about needing a steady rest. Going to be the only way to do anything with it. The video course says try to get a lathe with a big through hole....
I'm primarily a woodturner and would like to find a source for those drilling bits that gunsmiths use that have the small holes for coolant to go thru. I want...
They're actually called gun drills or coolant-through drills. They are typically quite expensive, but you might be able to purchase one at a surplus auction...
... My Sheldon R15-6 has a 2.25" through hole, that was the main reason I bought it! It also is a 3500-Lb behemoth, so not reasonable for the small shop, and ...
Thanks Doc. I feel better already. Anyone seen plans for a steady rest? I have been looking, and don’t really want to pay more than I did for the lathe. ...
OOOOP! I forgot to mention this old lathe does not have a powered cross feed. Just me turning the handle. So I conclude I am dead in the water, and will need...
Hello, I just purchased an Atlas QC54 lathe yesterday, and joined the group today. I am fairly new to machining and lathes in particular. I read somewhere that...
... Parts lists are in the files section. Clausing sells the manual: "Lathe operation and Machinist Tables". Cost $25. They also sometimes go on ebay. ... A...
Andy - I just uploaded the 1913 edition of the Atlas "How to run a lathe" booklet. The later version is around on the internet if you need it. Aaron ... ...
I guess I spoke too soon. I've tried to upload a number of times, it gets to 34% and then disconnects. Grrr. I'll try tomorrow from a different connection. ...
... How big is the file? There is only 6megs left in the files area. -- ... Scott G. Henion Craftsman 12x36 lathe: http://shdesigns.org/Craftsman12x36...
Paul, what kind of accuracy do you need, and how important is the finished shape of the groove? If you can make an initial groove deep enough to follow with a...
Hi, I've been lurking here in anticipation of acquiring a Craftsman 101.07403 12" lathe and a week ago, I picked it up from my brother-in-law. The lathe is in...
... I think i have used 44, 48 and 52. ... Some fine threads need 3 as does a very slow feed. I have 4 sets with mine. Keep an eye on ebay for gears, some want...
... Thanks. Found a few on Ebay. One dating to 1937. The begs the question, how old is the lathe I have. Its serial number is 82567. I guess they made a lot of...
