Can someone please suggest a site where I can learn the basics of lathe turning and basic lathe setup. Right now I need to know how to centre an odd shaped...
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jcgerb
casy_ch
Apr 1, 2002 11:01 am
Hello Alan, There is very good stuff at the following sites even if it takes a bit longer for downloading. ...
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Alan Lewis
ukgoldsmith
Apr 1, 2002 11:46 am
Jean-Claude Thanks for your help, I will take a look at these sites, thanks again. Alan UK...
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Jim Dunmyer
jdunmyer
Apr 1, 2002 1:02 pm
Alan, When I got my first lathe, a 1933 Atlas 9", I bought an Atlas lathe manual from Sears. It has all the basics on lathe operation, grinding tool bits,...
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glenco2@...
glenco2
Apr 1, 2002 2:07 pm
Terry; Harbor Freight (HF) has link belt, if you need the one that goes around the spindle. Glen On Mon, 01 Apr 2002 00:07:26 -0000 "lander31us"...
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Alan Lewis
ukgoldsmith
Apr 1, 2002 2:36 pm
Thanks for the advice Jim. Regards Alan UK...
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dswr@...
dswr_webtv
Apr 1, 2002 2:47 pm
Hey Guys! Is it me, or is it Yahoo!? For the last four days, I have not received any messages from the Yahoo! groups that normally send me e-mail. Can someone...
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chris111148198
Apr 1, 2002 3:38 pm
... tenision ... with a ... counter ... not ... to ... have ... loose, and ... wins ... hub ... Hi Jon: Well, thank you very much for the info on the spring....
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hankshadow
Apr 1, 2002 4:48 pm
Try this site again. This morning it was up and running. http://ranier.oact.hq.nasa.gov/Metal/MetalSites.html Hank...
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PIHPGS@...
Apr 1, 2002 5:03 pm
Hi your v-belt should be just tight enough so that it will not slip under load. a belt that is too tight will overload the bearings and the motor. hope it...
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Jon Elson
jmelson2
Apr 1, 2002 5:45 pm
... I don't think so. Mostly, the weight of the motor does the job, it just needs a little more tension on the belt. If the whole countershaft assembly is...
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Harvey Noel
greg179
Apr 1, 2002 7:28 pm
I think it's you. I have beem getting them daily. Harvey ... From: <dswr@...> To: <atlas_craftsman@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Monday, April 01, 2002 10:46...
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Gary Lair
larrygair
Apr 1, 2002 8:56 pm
My machine has a quick release screw that bears on a barrel nut that slips into the oval hole and adjusts tension by turning it counter-clockwise. I have found...
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Mark
stripes97_usa
Apr 2, 2002 12:14 am
Hi there . I found the group while searching for tooling and accesories for my lathe . I have a 12" Craftsman lathe with auto feed attachment . Have had it for...
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Ronald Thibault
thibaultron
Apr 2, 2002 2:03 am
... The missing bolt is at least part of your problem. It's purpose is to keep the motor from bouncing around while under load. With just the weight of the...
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Steven Harris
79ramcharger@...
Apr 2, 2002 2:33 am
Just a thought. I'm not familiar with how the atlas babbit bearings are setup but could you take the dimensions of the bearings that you plan on re-babbitting...
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LouD31M066@...
Apr 2, 2002 3:11 am
What exactly do you mean when you say autofeed. I am not familiar with phrase Do you possibly mean quick change gear change instead of using various ...
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chris111148198
Apr 2, 2002 4:58 am
To All: Thank you very much for all your help on this vibration issue,,I used a bolt spring , on this adj this afternoon it seemed to help a lot. Not really...
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catboat15@...
olewilly2000
Apr 2, 2002 5:53 am
In a message dated 3/30/2002 9:28:43 PM Pacific Standard Time, ... bought the manual, not the chuck. If I found a source for chucks for 25 or 30 bucks I would...
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Randy
jyd121
Apr 2, 2002 1:41 pm
Group: This may or may not pertain to you but I received it and thought it would be advisable to pass along. Randy Yahoo groups has made a change that means...
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gyachts
Apr 2, 2002 4:24 pm
I to am looking for a 4 jaw chuck for my Atlas 12 incher. I've only had mine for about 2 weeks and just have enough of the grime off to see how sloppy...
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Chabannes Rene N Cont...
Rene.Chabannes@...
Apr 2, 2002 7:17 pm
http://www.wttool.com/wtool/product.asp?dept%5Fid=17590&pf%5Fid=19040011p&sdept%5Fid=100% I'm new to the list. I also have a 12" Atlas/Craftsman circa mid...
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LouD31M066@...
Apr 2, 2002 11:27 pm
After you clean up (use non toxic leaning materials both for your sake and the environment) lube ways, locate carriage near headstock then using handle move...
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LouD31M066@...
Apr 3, 2002 12:57 am
Is your spindle 1x8 or 1x10? If older 1x8 I have a 3 jaw chuck in FAIR CONDTION that might serve your needs until something better comes along. If anyone is ...
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gyachts
Apr 3, 2002 4:32 am
Well, you got to like the price. But what do you do for mounting to head stock? Do I have to turn a piece from a solid piece, bore and thread. Then drill...
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gyachts
Apr 3, 2002 4:58 am
After reading alot of posts here, I found I needed to clean things better to get good operation of my Craftsman 12 inch lathe. Even though the lathe was...
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CaptonZap@...
captonzap
Apr 3, 2002 5:56 am
In a message dated 4/2/2002 9:33:40 PM Mountain Standard Time, gyachts@... writes: << But what do you do for mounting to head stock? Do I have to turn a...
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Chabannes Rene N Cont...
Rene.Chabannes@...
Apr 3, 2002 12:37 pm
Yep. I had to make a back plate for a 3 jaw chuck on my 6" Atlas. Since I was the manager at a machine shop, I had them drill and tap the 1X8 hole as I...
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Chabannes Rene N Cont...
Rene.Chabannes@...
Apr 3, 2002 12:40 pm
HAs anyone dealt with the British company offering manuals for ald machines at: http://www.lathes.co.uk/manuals.htm Rene N. Chabannes (Titan) ASC/YC -...
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Paul Nance
pdnance@...
Apr 3, 2002 1:52 pm
Hello- I have ordered from Lathes UK. Their products are good. If you need Atlas manuals, I'd order from Atlas/Clausing. Unless you really want to get the CD...
