Atlas 12x36 refurb

[Yeti]

Hi.
I have almost completet refurbishing my Atlas 3996 but there are two things I need and can not find in my part of the world. They are also not shown in the Atlas/Craftsman parts lists. The items are:

-Stop screw (thumb screw) for the compound dial. My guess is no. 8-36 (UNF). A hex key screw would do nicely.

-Hammer drive screws for the Atlas name plate. I think they are no. 2.

Please correct if I am wrong with the sizes.

Can anyone point out a source that will ship over the Atlantic?

Regards, Atli

 

[wa5cab]

Atli,

What country are you in? I ship small parcels overseas fairly often, via USPS. Do you have a PayPal account.

The thumb screws in the dials on the 3996 cross feed and compound have #8-32 threads. Length of threaded part is 3/8". Diameter of head is about 5/16". Height of head is about 1/4". I could call Clausing and order them and the drive screws, although I have no idea what the price will be. And then ship them to you.

Or McMaster (www.mcmaster.com) has #0 and #2 drive screws, with a chart showing head and shank diameter. If you have one of the old ones, you should be able to determine whether it is #0 or #2.

They also have some thumb screws that would work but head diameter is 3/8" and height is 3/16". And they are 18-8 Stainless, not black oxide steel.

Robert D.

 

[Yeti]

Atli,

What country are you in? I ship small parcels overseas fairly often, via USPS. Do you have a PayPal account.

The thumb screws in the dials on the 3996 cross feed and compound have #8-32 threads. Length of threaded part is 3/8". Diameter of head is about 5/16". Height of head is about 1/4". I could call Clausing and order them and the drive screws, although I have no idea what the price will be. And then ship them to you.

Or McMaster (www.mcmaster.com) has #0 and #2 drive screws, with a chart showing head and shank diameter. If you have one of the old ones, you should be able to determine whether it is #0 or #2.

They also have some thumb screws that would work but head diameter is 3/8" and height is 3/16". And they are 18-8 Stainless, not black oxide steel.

Robert D.

Hi Robert.

Thanks for the info. I'm in Iceland. I have solved the issue with the drive screws and thumb screws are available in that size on Ebay. Not original though. In my experience Clausing prices are quite a different thing. Do you know of anyone selling a metal gib for the compound. Mine is synthetic and broken.

Thanks again,
Atli

 

[wa5cab]

Atli,

OK. Although it is true that the Clausing prices sometimes seem high, at least they are still offering parts for the old machines. We can't expect them to sell at a loss simply because our machines are 35 to 82 years old. Price equivalent new parts for current equipment and it will cost at least as much. TANSTAAFL.

Robert D.

 

[Yeti]

Hi Robert.

You are quite right. Both Sears and Clausing are running commendable services. But every now and then all of us go for fast food instead of a more fancy meal..)

Atli