One last Atlas project and bac to the MG

[Uncle Buck]

I have a 12" Craftsman version of that Atlas that I upgraded with a QCTP a couple of years back myself. If you don't mind, would you elaborate on this statement I copied from your original post. "adding roller thrust bearings to the compound screw," I am wondering if this might be an enhancment that I could make to my machine, but unfortunately cannot visualize what you did in my mind.

 

[Tommie D]

Uncle Buck,
I think If I have done this right, this post will show you the upgrade.
http://www.hobby-machinist.com/show...g-roller-bearings-to-an-atlas-10-12”-compound

 

[Uncle Buck]

I have a 12" Craftsman version of that Atlas that I upgraded with a QCTP a couple of years back myself. If you don't mind, would you elaborate on this statement I copied from your original post. "adding roller thrust bearings to the compound screw," I am wondering if this might be an enhancment that I could make to my machine, but unfortunately cannot visualize what you did in my mind.

Thank you!

 

[HMF]

Promoted to an article in the Lathes section on the Home page.

Soon, we will need to have a contest, $10 prize to the person whose article gets the most hits (views).


Nelson