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atlas_craftsman@yahoo...
May 1, 2012 8:22 am
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Justin DeSantis
duc1098desmo
May 1, 2012 3:20 pm
I've seen a few recommendations for SAE 20, but never SAE 30, which seems easier to find. I'm just curious why that is? ... [Non-text portions of this message...
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Richard Hughson
loopyrich
May 1, 2012 3:32 pm
If you take an overview of everything that's been said about oils you'll see that some people have very strong opinions and some will use what's sitting...
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wa5cab@...
wa5cab
May 1, 2012 3:37 pm
SAE 20 (non-detergent) is what has been specified in all of the Atlas lathe manuals for everything except the open gears. In one place in one of my manuals it...
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danolog16
May 1, 2012 8:44 pm
I'm working with an Atlas 12" x 36" Lathe, Model 3991 Serial No. 001658 (6" swing, 54" bed) for use in making small aluminum parts. The lathe was probably made...
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Scott Henion
shdesigns2003
May 1, 2012 8:53 pm
... You need one for a 12". ... I think some very early lathes were a bit different. I know the commercial 12x36 had 1/2" ways, the regular lathes ways were...
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inspiro_creo
May 1, 2012 9:43 pm
WIthout me doing some research here, does anyone knows what is the Craftsman lathe model cross-reference number for the one Dan has. I'm parting out my...
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Guenther Paul
paulguenter...
May 1, 2012 9:59 pm
The only way to get a accurate alignment on the tail stock Is to take a cut between centers and mike it. If the dia is bigger on the end adjust the tail stock...
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wa5cab@...
wa5cab
May 1, 2012 10:07 pm
The 3991 is almost the same as the final 12X36 cabinet model built by Atlas and was in production from 1957 to 1967. I have the later nearly identical 3996...
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Doc
docn8as
May 1, 2012 10:20 pm
i use 30 wt nondeterg on my antique solid bearing machines /14 in /monarch A circa 1817, Reed 14 in ,1895 , horiz mill circa 1920 , pre civil war...
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wa5cab@...
wa5cab
May 1, 2012 10:20 pm
Dave, His is the earlier version of the burned one that you are rebuilding (only differs in having the knob to engage crossfeed). The Craftsman version is in...
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db45acp
May 1, 2012 10:26 pm
Dan, Your tailstock should look like this one on eBay: Item number: 360453948997. The main portion of the tailstock body casting is different in appearance...
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wa5cab@...
wa5cab
May 1, 2012 10:47 pm
Dan-2 (Dan-1 being DB45ACP). If you don't have the parts manual, there is a PDF floating around. It covers 3980 through 3991. It's in the Files section of...
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inspiro_creo
May 1, 2012 11:32 pm
That's what I figured after I posted earlier. E/w, are they compatible with each other? I understand that there was a Craftsman Commercial version with thicker...
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wa5cab@...
wa5cab
May 1, 2012 11:54 pm
I don't know. In a week or so, I'll be able to find out as I bought an early base which was cheap enough to risk buying to find out (different project). It...
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John Johnson
jdljohnson3354
May 2, 2012 1:46 am
I need some advice on machining rubber. Wondering what to be aware of in cutting this material. Can I use standard tooling that I use for steel and iron or do...
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rexarino
May 2, 2012 3:00 am
Freeze the rubber, cut quickly with SHARP tooling - maybe a brad point bit for the holes, AFTER you've drilled the counterbore with an end mill, or you might...
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James Irwin
jimirwin2001
May 2, 2012 3:36 am
Youčre in for some fun!!! Rubber machines OK if you do it right. Conventional tools will NOT work well at all! You need a knife edge cutting at an oblique...
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Ray
ray.waldbaum
May 2, 2012 4:06 am
John, at the risk of sounding like a know it all to Doc I'd like to pass on to you that rubber cuts very nicely with anything with sharp teeth, like a band saw...
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wa5cab@...
wa5cab
May 2, 2012 4:25 am
I would add that I would recommend drilling the hole and cutting the counterbore on the drill press, not the lathe. My experience is that you'll have better...
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Starlight Tool Servic...
starlight_tools
May 2, 2012 4:47 am
I have made a lot of machinery feet using hockey pucks. 1st the stuff is very abrasive and dulls the cutters fast. 2nd, I have a reground 1-1/8" drill bit that...
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Bruce .
freemab222@...
May 2, 2012 11:48 am
You and those responding so far have been thinking in terms of machining like for metal or wood. Think instead of slicing -- like slicing meat. Get a...
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RICHARD WIECKOWICZ
tmdlbears
May 2, 2012 2:45 pm
1. You might want to try a balsa wood plug cutter (K&S Engineering Chicago). Consists of brass tubes with very sharp edge. Or make your own. 2. A...
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BRIAN GLACKIN
beglackin
May 2, 2012 3:56 pm
<snip> ... Take a look at that link. Photos of 4 power hacksaws. YOu can probably find a manual with a parts list for it on the site as well. Brian [Non-text...
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Rick Sparber
rgsparber
May 2, 2012 4:47 pm
There are many ways to square a block on a mill, shaper, or milling attachment on a lathe. Most require either a square, a V block, or side milling. Ed Maisey...
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Doc
docn8as
May 2, 2012 6:59 pm
Rick page 5 ...why wud you put your reference surface ( side#1 ) against the mOVABLE jaw rather than the solid jaw ????......using surface#3...
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Bruce .
freemab222@...
May 2, 2012 7:27 pm
Take oddly shaped piece of steel. Put it in the forge and bring it to a yellow heat. Let it soak till evenly hot throughout. Remove from forge with tongs...
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Daniel Logue
danolog16
May 2, 2012 9:28 pm
Yes, I need to procure one by the end of the month. Could you send me some info/pictures on it? Where could I get a compatible tailstock clamp? ...
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Daniel Logue
danolog16
May 2, 2012 9:38 pm
It is original but I'm looking to replace the whole thing. Will any Atlas 12" tailstock work? ________________________________ From: "wa5cab@..."...
