Atlas/Craftsman Serial Numbers and Bearing Dates
I hadn't previously noticed it probably because looking back I see that almost all age related questions the past year have been for 12". In the combined machine database (408 entries to date) there...
View ArticleSingle Action Revolver Question, Help
Got a question, does anyone know or have an idea on how to machine the recoil shields on a single action? what type of cutter was used and how did they use it? Or would anyone have an idea on how to do...
View ArticleHow To Adjust Tool Height On A Lathe?
Attached are some pictures of the tool post on my Force International 1440. From all my reading, both books and on the internet, the height of the cutting edge is pretty critical, it should be pretty...
View ArticleChecking Out A Bridgeport: What To Watch Out For.
Hey folks I have a benchmaster, which I picked up for a few hundred, and completely refurbed (derusted, new spindle bearings, paint, ect. ect. ect. So this is not anything new to me. I found a...
View ArticleCheaps , One Offs & Extras (as I Find Them)
Anything and everything listed on here is plus YOUR SPECIFIED shipping . I will ship as you want . I accept Paypal , checks , cash , beer or trades . Contact me thru a PM to limit the posts as much as...
View ArticleG0602 Cross Slide / Compound Dial Conflict
I've got a King 1022 which is a rebranded G0602 and find there is a conflict between the compound and cross slide dials when using shallow compound angles, like 0* - 5*. The compound dial hits the...
View ArticleIso40 To Er25 Adaptor
I have been modding a vertical mill head to fit my old Tom Senior M1 mill. The new vertical mill head has a ISO40 taper. My collet chucks are all 2MT and i dont have a suitable adapter, nor is there a...
View ArticleManual Operation After Cnc Conversion
When converting to CNC, can I use dual shaft steppers with a hand wheel on the outside shaft to use the mill manually by simply unplugging the motor before manual operation? I like the idea of being...
View ArticleFor Those That Have Actually Purchased A Pm1030v Lathe
If any of you have a few minutes to help, I would greatly appreciate it. If and when I order the 1030, I'd like to have my ducks in a row before it arrives so I need a couple of measurements. 1) What...
View ArticleNewbie With A Question
Hi All, I am not a complete greenhorn but it was so long ago that I ran a lathe, I don't think that I remember. I have always enjoyed working with metal-welding making bumbers etc. I am considering...
View ArticleFor Those That Don't Know
This is a heads up for some. You see this on ebay a lot, Shars has one price and if you keep looking Discount Machine has the same item only a little cheaper. Well, be advised that Shars and Discount...
View ArticleNewbie From Canada
Hi everyone my is Jeff I am from Nova Scotia Canada . I recently bought my first peace of machinery , a 12x24 Harrison lathe . So far I have enjoying learning how to use it but I still have a lot to...
View ArticleVan Norman C Tooling For Sale On "for Sale Forum"
Hi, I had my VN 16 spindle reground to an R8-- so I have a bunch of VN C tooling for sale-- It's listed on the "For sale/Tools and Accessories/Van Norman tooling for sale" --Just thought I would...
View ArticleOversized Chuck Talk On The G9729
I bought a 10" Chinese 4-Jaw independent chuck thinking I could use it on my 17x31" Grizzly. I bought it at a yard sale, new in crate, so I had to make a quick decision and bought cause the price was...
View ArticleGecko G540 - Worth It?
Any opinions on the Gecko G540? Pretty expensive compared to 3 drivers and an inexpensive BOB. I’ve seen nothing but good reviews… reliable, less problems, etc. It looks to be very compact and would...
View ArticleGift
Today someone gave me a 5'x1.5" round of stainless steel . He said it was from a shaft of of fishing boat. I cut a chunk off and chucked it in the lathe. It machines beautifully, great finish. It is...
View ArticleDovetail Tolerance
Nothing is ever exact. There is always some variation. A dovetail measuring 6.000000" at one end will not be 6.000000" at the other. How much can a dovetail member taper before it locks up? How much...
View ArticleGood General Purpose Mount For Test Indicator?
I'm new to metal working and am slowly gathering tools for use with my HF 7x10 lathe. I've picked up a test indicator and a dial indicator., and now I need a good general-purpose base / mount. I've...
View ArticleBuilt A New Atlas Stand
Hey all, So I built a new stand for the lathe I purchased not to long ago. I have a question though. I still need to mount the countershaft and motor. I have seen the small piece that is supposed to...
View ArticleWire Drum Switch To Motor Atlas 3996 Lathe
I have been fixing up my new to me Atlas 12 3996 and its time to change out the ancient wiring. I have decided to switch it over from 220 volts to 115 volts. I'm pretty competent with construction...
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