craftsman 109

Hi All, This is my first post. I recently acquired a Sears 109 mini lathe and am currently in the process of performing a full restoration. Once challenge I"m facing is hos to separate the handle from the tailstock assembly. There appears to be a recessed pin of some sort but I can't tell if...

I am compiling info on the various bed sizes of the various models of the Craftsman 109 lathes. I am looking for: 1. Length: measure from the end of the outside top Vee to the other end of the top Vee. (many times the bed size is reported as dead point to dead point, not what I am looking for)...

As I continue to do my research on the AA Craftsman 109 lathe, I have identified 18 different model numbers for the AA 109 lathe. Of the 18, there are five major versions of the AA 109 lathe: 109.0703 (and 109.0702 sans gear cutting) 109.20630 109.21260 Does not exist Ignore. 109.21270...

Mine. Here is the link: Dunlap Lathe. No reserve auction.

I have a 109.20630. It's taking up room and I'd prefer it goes to someone who wants to tinker with it and small projects. I'm wondering what people think a fair asking price would be for this? Keep in mind the following: V-Ways are in decent condition, Had to make a makeshift carriage dial...

Hello! I’m a new member here. I joined up after lurking for a while so I could finally see full sized images and post when I have questions. i currently only have a Craftsman 109.0703 lathe. When I was young my dad brought it home from somewhere with plans to set it up and mess around with it a...

Hello all, new here, I have craftsman 109 that I have restored and I am well aware of the limitations of these machines. It is mechanically sound, I feel it is close/good tolerances for for this type of machine. My question is what type of material should I use to make some "practice" cuts to...