We are moving out of So. Calif. to another state so I must downsize part of my extensive collection of these machines. I am posting this notice to the members...
Hi, I have the bench mounted countershaft off of an Atlas 10F lathe. It was attached to the side of a milling machine that I purchased so a different motor...
... There are more than one size of Hall collet closer, and each has options. Presumably, this one is 1 1/2-8 threads, with collet shanks about 1.15". Correct?...
Hello Gang, It's been awhile since my last post, but in the last couple of weeks I have decided to rebuild my 10F and see if I can get it back up to...
Thanks for the question. Yes, this one has 1-1/2" x 8 threads. It was on my Atlas TH54. The collets fit it exclusively as do the extra parts not in the photos....
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Hi Patrick , Some thoughts - Depends what you want to use the lathe for . As you have correctly surmised , the ways have been worn in the area where it is /...
Hi Patrick, don't know if I am reading this right, but is your main problem the cross slide and compound,? if that's the case, they should be fixable, even if...
    My tail stock was binding and I found that through cleaning to remove the built up gunk and oiling was sufficient to free things up nicely.  John ...
No relation to the seller - just saw the very mislabled ad http://newyork.craigslist.org/lgi/tls/3213545848.html -- 73 de KG2V - Charles Gallo Quality Custom...
Patrick, I am not that familiar with the 10F, but if it is flat top & side ways like the small Atlas 618, you might want to read a write up I did on the...
ill buy a casting and some gears if you got them!!!!!my housing is ried and the gear is messed up....not the small one on the shaft but the big one that looks...
As you can figure from the Subject line I am a new member. Not only am I new to the group, but new to metal working. I did some years ago when I worked in a...
John You may also want to join the 109 forum there is also gobs of info there GP ________________________________ From: John Wright <ov10fac@...> To:...
... You can get them on ebay. Supposedly the gears for the Atlas 618 is the same. ... You can get generic handles from places like Enco. Otherwise, ebay. As GP...
I have to read Doc's posts slowly not just because of his writing 'style' but because of the amount of no-nonsence pratical hard earned advise that he shares. ...
Hi Patrick That excellent article by Dallas was posted 18 Apr 2004 and can also be found on my website in the Atlas 618 Gems file without having to join the...
Hello Gang, I have taken the time to read through everyone's posts. I thank you all for the time you have taken in giving me a few directions and suggestions. ...
Yes that is a good price to pay for a 109. Needful parts have a way of appearing as needed. Welcome Aboard John, Jay Greer ... [Non-text portions of this...
I'm looking at removing the carriage rack on our 12" x 36" Atlas. The teeth at the head stock end are a bit buggered and it makes the power feed skip. I...
Geoffrey Remove the tail stock , unbolt the lead screw bracket and slide the carriage of the end of the lathe. You can flip the gear bar the one the travers...
In the middle of restoration of an Craftsman 12" lathe. Would someone give me a brief explanation of the disassembly of the tailstock quill. I removed the...
The original motor that came with my lathe is in working but poor condition. Heavily rusted and filled with spider webs from being left outside. I was wanting...
... Most 10-12" A/C lathes came with 1/3HP motors. Mine has a 1/2HP with a VFD and has more power than I need. -- ... Scott G. Henion Craftsman 12x36 lathe: ...
... It is a Reliance Electric, 1150 RPM, 3-phase, 1/2HP and a Toshiba VFNC1S VFD. Motor was off ebay. Would have preferred 1750RPM but the lower speed is fine...
Reinstall the handwheel. Run the quill out until it runs off the end of the lead screw. Pull the quill out of the front of the tailstock. Robert D In a...
