I just aquired 109.0903 and would like to know if a Steady Rest is available or one that could be adapted to fit. I want to do some rod end drilling and due...
Hi everyone. I'm new to the group and thought I'd say Hi before I started posting a million silly questions. This past weekend my wife blessed me with a Dunlap...
... Welcome John Sounds like you have 109-0703. Be sure to visit www.homeshopsupply.com The owner, Bill Hardin is the only guy on the planet that supports ...
Hi, Guys After reading some complaints in another group I belong to, I decided to try making the suggested changes here. The suggested change was to allow ...
Good idea, Bill, and your pictures came through loud and clear. Since we're a fairly small group, I don't think we'll have any problem whatsoever with...
Both worked good,,, earthlink stripped the imbedded images from the message, and adds a link to view them to conserve bandwidth. The attachments came thru just...
I put a couple pics of my Dunlap up. As you can see, she needs some TLC. The good news. Today I was picking through the boxes of parts and came accross an old...
It sure looks like you have some work and parts searching ahead of you. I hope the package of info that I e-mailed you will be of help. I'll keep my eyes open...
John The lathe pictured is not a 109.0703. What differed between the 109.0702 and the 109.0703 was the ability to cut threads and the addition of the back...
I have a 109.0703 and in putting it back together after cleaning and painting, I am having trouble with The Headstock bushing revolving and making it difficult...
Gene, I can probably talk too long about your machine, but typing can be a chore, especially when trying to catch all the details. If you will give me a ...
  Bill, thanks for the response. I meant to get back to you sooner but my computer crashed after your e-mail and I am just now getting it up and running...
Hi Thanks for allowing me to join as a new member. I am the proud owner of a Craftsman Model 109.20630 and I am in the middle of adjusting, buying tooling,...
I want to take the time to thank Bill Hardin for his unselfish aid to those of us who want to learn more about these machines. He called me at home this...
I figured I may as well introduce myself. I have recently acquired a 109 Craftsman lathe in very good condition. It is already set up and running. It has been...
Welcome aboard Rich, I obtained a 109.0703 model for the same purpose as you. I am currently working on a 250 cc Honda to run at the Maxton Mile. There were a...
Hi to the group. I'm new too - another Brit biker here (Norton Commando and 3 Matchless singles). I wasn't really looking for a lathe (109.20630) but couldn't...
Hello, Figured I'd introduce myself and say "Thank You" to Bill for adding me to the group. I'm Ralph Henderson from Sacramento, CA. Been a few years since I...
Welcome Ralph I've cleaned up several of these. Mineral spirits, kerosent etc works fine. You aren't going to hurt the metals. If you have rust, I highly...
Thanks Rex, That what I figured. About the rust on the headstock, I just don't want to have to replace the bushings until I have to, so I want to make sure...
The chuck is Craftsman part 111.21570. The back plate is for a 1/2 inch 24 threads per inch spindle. The item is in Arlington, Texas and I will mail it within...
Hi, I am interested in your 3 inch 4 jaw chuck. Turns out, my 109.20630 is fitted with a spindle from a 109.7x model lathe with 1/2 x 24tpi threads. I...
I have been restoring a model 20630. I too have the same question as Will about reaming out both the headstock and tailstock MT fits. The tapered bores in...
Hey Group, I'm new to the group and own a 109.21280 that is in need of some TLC. My main issue is that someone previous has modified the lead screw and ...
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