Mike K6AJ <mkelleyp@...> added the photo album Atlas Tool Post Grinder on Craftsman 12” Lathe

 Hi all, I am in the process of rehabbing a 3995 lathe. It was free and maybe I now know why. The runout on the spindle inner and outer diameter is really good. Like .0013. Screw on the chuck and chuck up a mandrel and it all goes bad, really bad. You can see it, let alone measure it. The chuck is a Cushing 3 jaw. So is it worth buying a new chuck, i.e. will it mitigate much of the issue, or is there something else at play here (see what I did there) that I have missed? I am new at lathe details and the ins and outs, but an engineer by background. Sent From iPad

Rebuilding this atlas of mine has been a steep learning curve but there is light at the end of the tunnel. The shims that were on the carriage/saddle were 10 thou at the back and 17 thou on the front. There was a lot of slop so decided to try and eliminate it. I have ended up with no shims at the back and 12 thou at the front. this has eliminated the slop down to between 1 and 2 thou both front and back and middle. What is bothering me is that i have reduced the back by 10 thou and the front by half that amount so have i introduced twist in the saddle / carriage . Also does the carriage need shims to protect surfaces.

I am a total newbie learning his lathe. I found out from this group previously that the quick change to hold her that I would need for my atlas 10 inch Lathe would be an AXA 250–111. If I am remembering correctly I was given a link and found it on eBay. Question 1: I went to eBay and found various options and makers. Should I be concerned about the unit I buy being Bostar or Labworks, etc.? Question 2: Knurling tool - two types - which would you recommend? I see two options within the Bostar brand: A. a Bostar unit selling an 11 piece set where the knurling tool is a a 250-110 that has the knurling integrated on one end and says the unit, "Can also turn with bits up to 1/2." https://www.ebay.com/itm/281827797886 B. Bostar has a 10 piece set with its knurling attachment being a separate unit that fits into a 250-101: https://www.ebay.com/itm/283687065990 Merry Christmas!

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What is the thread on the spindle nose for an atlas 10f please. Im sure i heard its 1"x 8 tpi N something but all i can find in that size is 1" x 11.5 tpi

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I got this mail today & heres a list of their hobby mags that are part of their blackFriday Magazine sale , some of ya may be interested https://pocketmags.com/us/magazine-offers/blackfriday-scale-modelling?utm_campaign=1667169_7-pkmg-black-friday-scale-modelling-25112024-us&utm_medium=email&utm_source=dotmailer&dm_i=4Q80,ZQE9,5GIPSW,4MGQ9,1

It would be interesting to try and find out the history of my lathe and how it came to be in the uk. It appears that it was made end of april /beginning of may 1941 (going by the dates on the headstock bearings) so right when America was ramping up the lease lend program during ww2. Was atlas involved in the lease lend? where lathes sent to the uk? of course the slightly less historical important theory is that an american solder bought it before the americans went to war and then relocated over here after the war sometime many thanks Coop

FYI, $300 in Cresson, TX https://www.facebook.com/share/1H1hVCz1KL/?mibextid=79PoIi no connection Jim Hudson

im trying to line up the gear on the cross feed screw with the power feed mechanism in the apron. The knob you pull out to engage power feed for the cross feed should the knob turn regardless of its position (engaged/disengaged)

Hi everyone, A machine engraving company next door is liquidating, but time is short. i just went over to visit and the scrap man is coming this week. It's in Woburn MA. Lots of milling machine vises and other stuff. Inspection tables and tools. A Bridgeport and a Sunmax lathe. Anyone around this part of the country? You can call me at 1-617-797-9930. Just trying to help a nice guy, and save some good iron:) Payson.

hi all does the v belt go in front of behind or round the backgear shaft on a vertical atlas 10" many thanks coop

hey folks , wondering if anyone here has one of these small Miller 2000 compressors , Probably sold for air brushes back in their time . I'm looking for a copy of a manual for them . One of mine needs oil & is missing a breather , I can deal with the breather , just not sure what kind of oil to put in it . thanks animal

With our new facility, we've upgraded our water treatment system... The boss has asked me to list it - Mods, it's not Atlas/Crafstman, so just advise if I should remove. This is an Aqua Safe WTS-30-AJ It's in very good condition, just removed a couple weeks ago - I was told to ask $800. Located Islip, NY I have a forklift to load it, though it is not heavy. (I'm about to pallet and shrink-wrap it too)

Would any one know where to ger a L6 1007 banjo for a quick change gear box ?

Finally got my mill in my machine room & under power . Wondering if anyone here has come up with a DIY powerfeed that could be used on a mill . thanks animal

Hi, My name is Cliff and I was gifted an Atlas MF Mill. I’m still trying to learn more about the mill and because it’s missing a LOT of parts and others are broken, I’m trying to figure out if it can be made useable without spending a fortune. I’d like to end up with a “nice” mill, but i’m more interested in function than form. I have no interest in selling it. i want to use it. This is it, as received. I’m kind of happy a few parts were missing after lifting it into my truck bed…lol