Suggestion for Way repair

[Nutfarmer]

if you look for a replacement bed there were two thickness of ways 3/8 and 1/2 inch , I think. Anyway double check the bed thickness of any replacement bed and make sure it matches.

 

[wa5cab]

Technically. if the only thing wrong was the one rear hole broken out, those two holes are only there to position the head stock at approximately the correct left-to-right position. If that were the only damage, I wouldn't worry about it. But the rest of the damage may be important. I would recommend replacement of the bed.

Also, if it is really a Craftsman, it is a 12". If it is really a 10", it is an Atlas. However, although the Atlas and Craftsman used different head-stocks and tail-stocks, the beds are interchangeable, except that until about 1948 they each came in four different lengths. And the legs under the beds may be different, depending upon vintage.

 

[Uglydog]

The upside is learning some good skills in a low-risk environment (nothing to lose: if you don't like it, just scrape so there is no contact at all) or potentially return it to fairly good service.

Dabbler once again speaks truth.

Daryl
MN

 

[mattthemuppet2]

I'd just make bigger clamps and call it good.

 

[grimdbd]

Thanks for all the advice. I'm considering my options.