craftsman

Hi everyone, I'm planning to restore my Craftsman Mini Lathe Model 109.20630 and would love to hear your suggestions and ideas for improvements. I already have some plans in mind, but I’d appreciate any advice from the community. Here are my current thoughts: I’m considering installing a...

Hello all. I wanted to reach out and say hello to the Atlas crew. Surely, you all know of the 'other' site, where you can't even say that name let alone have a discussion about it. I can only conclude that with them, it's the machine that makes the machinist and not the other way around. They...

STL file format ready for slicing and 3D printing replacement plastic gibs made from drawings posted here in the downloads section by another. I used PETG although there are other materials such as nylon or ABS plastic that might work well/better. PETG is very solvent resistant and slides...

(first post) I recently purchased a 3950 that appears to have seen little use but needs disassembly and cleaning. First problem so far is the split nut lever is very difficult to turn. I've removed the split nuts and the spring/ball detent and sprayed WD-40 inside. Was able to move the lever...

I've got an Atlas Craftsman 12x36. Whenever I run it on the back gears and apply more than very little force taking a cut, there's a fair bit of what I can only describe as a "crunchy" sound. Attached is a video of the lathe running with the sound. My first guess is that there isn't enough play...

I've got a new to me Atlas Craftsman 12x36 from the 30s. I was partially taking apart the headstock to do some cleaning and also to inspect the babbitt bearings. Can anyone with more experience tell me if these bearings are still good to continue using or if I need to pour new ones? Thanks in...

Hi Guys, I recently picked up an old little Craftsman power hacksaw (108.1502). It's a little rusty, but I suspect it may have never been used. Anyways, there are these 2 2-pronged things that were zip tied to the saw that I cannot figite out what they are meant for. They look like I asked...

Hey guys, I felt like this post would make sense as it's own thread. I wanted to thank everyone here for helping me out with the identification and tear down of this piece of vintage machinery. It's awesome to find a community so passionate about these pieces of history. According to @wa5cab...

I just bought a craftsman 12in lathe 101.07383 after reading through some articles about the history of atlas craftsman lathes I determined it must be about a 1939 As it has the bronze "babbit" bearings in the head stock and a 12 in swing 42 in bed measured end to end and no power cross feed...

Im trying to figure out how old it is and where i might be able to find a new adjustment handle.

Non Factory drawing of the change gear sleeve. Based on measurements from my Craftsman 101.07403

Non Factory drawing of the change gear bushing. Based on measurements from my Craftsman 101.07403

Hi guys, I bought a very nice 1/2 hp Baldor 7" 1800 rpm grinder with pedestal at a machine shop auction awhile ago. I wanted to buy a slow speed grinder to use to sharpen my woodturning tools on. Then, I later bought a 1/3 hp old 3600 rpm Craftsman Blick grinder just cuz it looked awesome...

Hello, I am a newbie who bought a nice old Craftsman 101.07301 metal lathe awhile ago. At the time I bought it, I really did not know (beyond the obvious size issues) the limitations of such a small lathe. At the same time, I am working out of a 1 car garage that also has woodworking equipment...

I recently acquired an Atlas/Craftsman 12 x 36 lathe and I am trying to rewire it. The insulation on the wiring is deteriorated and I would like to convert it to 220 volts. It has a 3/4 HP Craftsman motor model # 113.196591 and a Furnas Style A-14 forward/reverse switch. I have not been able to...

I got this Craftsman lathe as part of a lot that was sold from an estate. I wasn't really looking to buy a lathe; I wanted some of the other items in the lot. Here are the stats: Model: 101.07403 (with QCGB) Serial: 12L-041649 12" swing; 24" between centers Tooling: 3 jaw chuck, 3 rocker tool...

I have a 12x36 Craftsman lathe that I purchased a few months ago. I spent a lot of time getting it into good running condition but have noticed quite a bit of bed wear near the headstock, as is typical. I've looked at different options and the consensus seems to be "just deal with it," which...

I have out grown the capabilities of my trusted Craftsman "Commercial" 12" lathe. I'd like to sell it and I'm not sure what a fair market value will be. It is the later 101.28990 lower drive model. Even though it is a low hour unit, I was bored a couple of years ago and fully restored it...

Hey all, I'm looking to buy my first lathe. I need opinions on brands people prefer and general pricing. I'm familiar with larger Lathes, but I cannot afford or fit one into the space I have in my townhouse. I've scoured Craigslist and several other online buying networks to try and find...

Saw this on CL. Is it worth taking a look at? Thank you.