I purchased a new half nut or feed lever from Bill Hardin last August for my 109.0703 and I am now just getting around to installing it. The problem is the...
Glenn, The new half nut has a fuller thread engagement, 180 degrees. The old one was less, not sure exactly what it was. We wanted as much as possible, not...
While I am above average in my mechanical abilities - I have had no instruction on a metal lathe. Bought "How to run a lathe" by South Bend Lathe works But I...
Garry, I have a parts list but it doesn't show how it goes together. If you have something that shows that, I would like it. My direct email address is below. ...
Bill, If you are saying that no shims are used, I think I have more problems. My shoulder nut protrudes through the new half nut by about .027 and about .017...
Glen It maybe that someone in the past did mill the carriage? I think I would see if I could find another carriage apron either from Bill Hardin or Ebay if he...
Richard, Try Bill Hardin at http://www.homeshopsupply.com/index.html or read the Description on this lists home page. Glenn ... From: crackerjackbingo To:...
Got an old allen wrench?? Just grind it into a boring bar and bore out your piece of bronze. Be aware that some bronze can be very hard and difficult to...
Hi folks, I'm new to this mailing list, and just got a 109-20630 off the craigslist in my area... http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/tls/566394787.html I also was...
... Yes ... I'd probably do the threading with a die, ideally with a die holder that fits the tailshaft. It doesn't appear that you got a set of threading...
... Yes, the gears are all there, AFAICT. There's a chart to show how to set the, and a small lever that locks the screw in while the lathe spins. That all...
... No, I just did not see them in any of the CL photos ... Ah, that makes sense. Most experienced machinists seem to choose to use a tap held in a tailstock...
... Isn't this the gears needed? http://softorchestra.com/images//lathe-aa-20630-02.jpg They look in pretty good shape, I thought you move them around to ...
... No, you *change* them out for different gears to cut different threads. What you have mounted on the lathe will cut *one* thread. You need a set,...
... Ok, but for now I just need to know what thread I have I guess. So, I can only cut a single thread with what I have? ... I will probably do that, because I...
... Yep. You might get lucky and find out you have the rght combination. ... I have 3 109 lathes. For me they are restored "models" and they sit on a shelf I...
I'd love to see some pics of work that people have done on the 109. It is really a cute machine...it's like having a pet hamster...;-) I'd love to see any work...
... Spoke with Bill today, and am not sure what I will do yet. To buy the stuff below, it might cost more than the entire machine would be worth, adding it on...
Probably not many out here that don't have more tied up in tooling for their machines than the machines cost. A chuck is just part of the tooling. ... From:...
Alan, you are getting it figured out. I'd suggest you keep the 109, tinker with it, restore it. They are neat little lathes, with a historic & nostalgic value....
Hi Bill! I'm new to your group. Thank you for allowing me entrance:) My name is Cynthia, aka: acyndoc2. My mission is to find a manual for a 109.21280 AA...
I've been fiddling with my new 109 lathe for a few weeks now, collecting various bits and pieces that it was missing. This afternoon, I started to tear it down...
Hello All, I'll cut to the chase, I am fairly new to the Craftsman 109-21270 lathe and the problem I have is that the head of the lathe has a slight wobble to...
Chris There are not many adjustments for what you describe. I assume you have a dial indicator to measure accurately. I would first make sure the bearing...
I tried to respond to you directly, but received a cut out message telling me I had to have your permission to send mail. Wanted me to go to another address...
I don't know who sent me this, nor is the author's name included. It is worth passing on, but would have liked to ask his permission and give him credit. I...
