Folks, I've recently acquired another lathe and need to make some room. If you or anyone you know is interested in purchasing a 109, you can see mine here: ...
For some of you like to read old lathe stuff. it may give you ideas too Please check it out . http://www.wewilliams.net/SBLibrary.htm I know it not craftsman...
Speaking of old material, the Army Training Manual on How to Use a Lathe is as good as most manuals on the market today, and it is free. I see very few...
... Thanks Bill, Great resource, I downloaded it, took the file to the local copy shop, and now I have a bound version I can read any time!!! Thanks again...
Download the aadocs file. Drawings are there. Just remember the max stock size would be .250... ... -- Mike N Women don’t have secret societies because they...
I am seeking ideas for countershaft (jackshaft) construction, with pulley diameters shown, for reducing 109 lathe speed, using 1725 rpm motor, for setting up...
In the AA_109_Lathe_Users_Group I have pictures of the Jackshaft that I made under "John's Jackshaft" also in the files section of that group is a "Lathe ...
Having never seen a 109 in real life and not knowing much about them prior to an impulse buy from Craigslist I ended up with a highly modified poorly done...
... I would not try that. You'll likely booger the threads on the collet. Second, the work will be waaaay out there as a 5C collet is more than 3" long. You'd...
Short answer no. Why? 5c collets grip at the front edge. Your chuck will grip the collet at the rear. So no "holding" will take place of the work piece. You...
I have a AA lathe for sale. The photos are in an album on this site under AA. It was the predecessor to the 109 and was made in 1940. I believe all the parts...
Hi All, I am putting an 109.0701 (that is what the data plate says) back together, I have the ways, tail stock, cross slide and tool post, the drive screw is...
I am looking for some lathe chucks to fit my 109. It has been modified, (I think) or came this way. It has a 3/4 - 16 spindle. So, anyone have some nice old...
... Chuck, something I forgot to mention... As the spindle is so small on the 109 you need to be careful in selecting a new or used chuck. It needs to be as...
Attempting to evaluate a recently obtained 109 lathe. Just turning the chuck in the headstock by hand, it does not turn smoothly, but rather very hard. I don't...
Hi Rick; The spindle may be turning hard simply because someone has tightened the spindle bearing nut too much. You can see it (the nut) if you look inside the...
Hi groups I have 2 lathes for sale: 6" crafstman 109.20630 $225.00 9" South Bend: $450.00 cleaned and painted and adjusted 3 years ago 3/4 hp 110v ( some...
... I thought this was in the files section already? -- Mike N In the 60's people took acid to make the world weird. Now the world is weird, people take prozac...
when i bought this lathe, it came with a 3-jaw chuck, it had no jaws on it. also the chuck has no manufacture's name nor does it have any numbers on it. the...
I bought a craftsman metal lathe 109.20630 and it is missing a forward & reverse lever (p/n b-3205)  Would anyone know where i can find this part? I...
... If you haven't already done so, you might check with Bill Hardin. Never know what he might have in stock. http://www.homeshopsupply.com/index.html Will...
