I have an Atlas/Craftsman model 101.07381 lathe and am looking for the users manual. I downloaded the what was on the download page for that model which turned out to be the parts list, which I already have. Any help on where I can find the user manual for this model lathe would be much appreciated.
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Craftsman/Atlas model 101.07381
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Take a look through the "Downloads" on this website. I believe you will find what you need there in PDF.
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The manual you are looking for might be here: Craftsman Lathe Manuals.
Another great source is the VintageMachinery.org site. Here is a link to their listing of Craftsman documents: VM Craftsman Docs.
Another great source is the VintageMachinery.org site. Here is a link to their listing of Craftsman documents: VM Craftsman Docs.
Hi,
Thank you for the response. The only document I see for the model 101.07381 is the parts list, which I already have. Am I missing the users manual in the list or is there an Atlas cross reference or other Craftsman model number that is compatible with that my model lathe?
I appreciate your help. I'm a complete nube at machining and need all the good help I can get.
-js
Thank you for the response. The only document I see for the model 101.07381 is the parts list, which I already have. Am I missing the users manual in the list or is there an Atlas cross reference or other Craftsman model number that is compatible with that my model lathe?
I appreciate your help. I'm a complete nube at machining and need all the good help I can get.
-js
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AFAIK, there is no user manual for an individual lathe model that was made by Atlas, as your lathe was.
I think what you might be looking for is the Manual of Lathe Operation which is otherwise known as MOLO. I am not an expert on the MOLO ... I think our resident expert is Robert (wa5cab), and he wrote a history of the MOLO that you can find here: History of the MOLO. The MOLO is not model-specific but contains info for all the lathes in production at the time it was printed. Someone correct me if I am wrong, but I think that the MOLO for the Craftsman lathes that were manufactured by Atlas is the same as the Atlas version except that it says Craftsman on the front. Or at least very similar. Many, if not all, the lathes pictured in the Craftsman MOLO have Atlas badges. So to get started I think you could use one of the Atlas MOLO versions on our site here: Atlas MOLO's.
Here is a link to the 1968 version of the Craftsman MOLO on the Vintage Machinery website: Craftsman 1968 MOLO. As far as I can tell it is the same as the Atlas version from that period.
If you want a hard copy, Craftsman MOLO's can be found on eBay and Amazon, and other sites that sell old stuff. Robert can help you figure out approximately when your lathe was made by the serial number (and other clues) if you don't already know.
I think what you might be looking for is the Manual of Lathe Operation which is otherwise known as MOLO. I am not an expert on the MOLO ... I think our resident expert is Robert (wa5cab), and he wrote a history of the MOLO that you can find here: History of the MOLO. The MOLO is not model-specific but contains info for all the lathes in production at the time it was printed. Someone correct me if I am wrong, but I think that the MOLO for the Craftsman lathes that were manufactured by Atlas is the same as the Atlas version except that it says Craftsman on the front. Or at least very similar. Many, if not all, the lathes pictured in the Craftsman MOLO have Atlas badges. So to get started I think you could use one of the Atlas MOLO versions on our site here: Atlas MOLO's.
Here is a link to the 1968 version of the Craftsman MOLO on the Vintage Machinery website: Craftsman 1968 MOLO. As far as I can tell it is the same as the Atlas version from that period.
If you want a hard copy, Craftsman MOLO's can be found on eBay and Amazon, and other sites that sell old stuff. Robert can help you figure out approximately when your lathe was made by the serial number (and other clues) if you don't already know.