Craftsman 101.21400 cleanup

[sgriggs]

I knew when I was given this lathe that the lead screw had been mistreated. You could see some flattened threads and hammer marks on the end. I put a micrometer on it and it's .020 out in some spots. I guess I'm now in the market for a new one. Does anyone here have on they'd like to sell?

Scott

 

[sgriggs]

Here are some more photos. I've been stripping the paint. I've got to tell you, this isn't very fun. I'll be glad when it's over. I have a question about repainting. Will I get a better finish with a brush or using a spray can?

Scott

 

[DamicoTileCo]

I like to spray my stuff with Hammer paint as it will hide a lot of irregularity in the surface beside it looks nice too.
When spraying, do a mist coat first. That will bond better than a solid first coat as the mist coat will give the second coat some teeth and help eliminate any runs.

 

[southshore30]

lots and lots of parts and accessories on Ebay for it. I have the Atlas version that I am in the process of restoring myself. Have fun with the project!

 

[pipehack]

I'm currently restoring a Craftsman machinists chest. I started using Rustoleum Light Machine Gray. It's turning out good. I did spray one drawer with hammertone and it didn't turn out too good. bought some in the quart and that stuff is THICK!! I tried to thin it out with xylol and all it did was make the paint wrinkle. I obviously didn't thin it out correctly so I went back to the spray bomb machine gray. I'll post pictures in another thread when the job is done.

 

[sgriggs]

Thanks for the info pipehack. I've got some hammered silver paint but i've been flip flopping on what color I want to use so I haven't started painting yet. I'll post some pictures when I start painting.

Scott

 

[6sigmaford]

Drop into your neighborhood Tractor Supply. Tabletop sand blaster for $100 (assuming you have an air compressor). You will never look back. The hours saved and the surface finish when you paint are well worth the investment.