Standard Modern 1340
Hey everyone, I am trying to freshen up a Standard Modern 1340 lathe. I am going through everything and want to make sure everything is straight and would like to know if anyone has the drawings...
View ArticleClassified Location In Tapatalk
Can anybody tell me where to find the classifieds within Tapatalk? I've looked through everything, I think, but can't seem to find it anywhere. Thanks! Stan, Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
View ArticleDefinitely Not How To Use A Grinder
Two words that do not belong in the same sentence: 1. Grinder 2. Scrotum "Daily Telegraph Young man’s scrotum caught up in power tool at home in Sydney’s west May 6, 2016 5:59pm A YOUNG man has been...
View ArticleForum Popup
Does anyone know how to disable the birthday popup? On my small screen it always gets in the way of things. Please mvoe this thread if there is a more appropriate spot for it...
View ArticleMicke's Tool Storage Project
Well, it isn't at all as serious as the title may indicate but it is something that I need. Today I found an old tool storage cabinet with a good size. It is about 4 feet wide and 3 feet deep. It has...
View Article3- Or 4-jaw Scroll Chuck?
I searched but there are A LOT of threads that mention these terms without being about the same question. My father's old Logan 850 lathe came to me with a good 4-jaw independent chuck and a reportedly...
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Damaged Scroll Plate, Fix It Or Scrap It?
I've got a 3 jaw chuck that came with my atlas in a box of parts. I'm not sure what make it is, I can't find any other identifying marks other that a "6" a "BE" and a "19" in the edge of the chuck...
View ArticleBuilding A Tool Post Grinder
Since I have had the need several times lately for a tool post grinder, I have decided to build one because a good one is wayyyy expensive. I will start by making the spindle first, since it is the...
View Article10" Atlas Lathe Wiring Furnas Drum Switch L-143-c An 110v Motor
I am new to this forum so I hope this is the correct place for this question . I am needing some wiring help ! I have a old 10" atlas lathe that I got back in 2000 as a basket case (that's what is...
View ArticleTailstock Quill Distortion
I've been doing a fair bit of drilling on the lathe lately and have run into some issues with the tailstock. Tonight I figured out what the issue is. When drilling the quill wants to turn in the...
View ArticleHardinge Radius Tool On A Maximat Lathe
THIS IS MY PROJECT OF THE MONTH , TEACHING NEW TRICKS TO AN OLD LATHE . A RADIUS TOOL IS SUCH A WONDERFUL PLAY-TOY FOR A HOME MACHINIST . View attachment 129075 I HAVE A RATHER NICE HARDINGE MOCEL C...
View ArticleJohnson Model B Band Saw Rebuild.
View attachment 124043 Ok, Start of a long project. Picked up a old Johnson model B band saw today. Once picked up drove back to home (3 hours due to traffic), Then started the chore of clean and take...
View ArticleMolassas Rust Removal
What is the best mix for doing this? I have done some electrolysis to remove rust, I have also used evapo rust, etc. But now I have a large piece that I want to get the rust off of, with a lot of...
View ArticleA Project Quest
That's correct, a quest, not a request. Mark F and myself have decided to do a project together. What we wish to do will be announced at a later date. Here is the quest, we are looking for some who can...
View ArticleAnd This Is My Dividing Head
I had the need to make gear for my lathe, I could not do otherwise than make my own dividing head which works with program Mach3. My English is not the best, so excuse the writing errors. View...
View ArticleSomething A Little Heavier Than Bridgeport Style Mill
looking for something between the Bridgeport and the large Cin. mills. Suggestions
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War Time South Bend Lathe
I answered an ad in the local Kijiji (local craigslist equivalent) about a lathe for sale. The pictures were not the best, but there was enough detail to pique my interest. This is a pic of the lathe...
View ArticleDalton And Rivett Lathes
Dalton and Rivett (unsure of correct spelling) are sought after old lathes - might be enuf of a following to warrant a separate page. There is an active Dalton yahoo group, but the yahoo interface is...
View ArticleCan I Turn Off The Today's Birthdays Popup Window?
Is there a way to turn off the "Today's Birthdays" popup window that shows up at the lower right every time I load the page. Not only is it annoying on a PC, but it's especially annoying on mobile.
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