Re: what chuck would my atlas have
pic in case anyone recognises it
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hedgesben@...
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#117289
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what chuck would my atlas have
Bit of a silly question possibly but what chuck would of come with my atlas in 1941.? The one on it has the pratt chuck made in england lightly stamped/engraved on it the model no FN436 is heavily
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hedgesben@...
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Re: Craftsman Commercial back gear removal
On Mar 11, 2025, at 6:35?AM, Jeff Lowe via groups.io <jalowe@...> wrote:
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I am replacing the spindle belts on my Commercial 12". This is on a cabinet so the under drive
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Dennis Williams
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Craftsman Commercial back gear removal
I am replacing the spindle belts on my Commercial 12". This is on a cabinet so the under drive option is used. I have pulled the spindle, but the back gears need to come out as well and I cannot
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Jeff Lowe
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Re: center height/ distance from topslide
Cdcotools.com seems to be a go-to place for a lot of people due to their good customer service department.
I bought original my OXA set from them, and afterwards, I picked up tool holders from ebay,
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Andrei
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Re: center height/ distance from topslide
thanks for that.? I was trying to measure from the compound to the chuck center it wasnt very successful. ? The company people seem to rave about here said on their website that the tool height was
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hedgesben@...
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Re: center height/ distance from topslide
I'm not sure anyone answered your question.? But FWIW, using calipers on my QC42, I measured a distance of 30.9mm (1.217") between the spindle centerline and the mounting surface of the compound.
In
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Bill Buckalew
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Re: More bloody slop found
Doesn't really matter, it's not a precision machined part to begin with and it's just a pivot for the belt tension so nothing to worry about
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Nelson
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Re: More bloody slop found
the hinge pin doesnt turn.? it just allows the hanger to rise up and down on the cam for tightening and slackening the belts
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hedgesben@...
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Re: More bloody slop found
May want to check the bushings at each end of the hinge pin, and the pin itself. Might need to replace one or more of them. Do you have access to a surface plate? If so that would help you check the
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Bill in OKC too
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More bloody slop found
Afternoon all,? I wanted to see if i could adjust the clamp screws on the counter shaft and as usual found something else.? Its hard to describe so i will use the part numbers and try to attach
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hedgesben@...
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This won't last long Lathe QCGB FS Monterey Ca CL
Not mine ,
https://monterey.craigslist.org/tls/d/monterey-atlas-metal-lathe/7827602869.html
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mike allen
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Re: center height/ distance from topslide
Actually the 6-18's are best fit with an OXA and you broad brush of "all" ignores the miriad of Franken-machines altered by mad engineer's.
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Ken H in AZ
Knowledge is like manure, it won't do any
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Ken H
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Re: countershaft bearings
Keep in mind and not use roller bearings they can not handle high rpm's, a ball bearing is to be used?
GP
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Guenther Paul
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Re: countershaft bearings
These?
https://www.snydersantiqueauto.com/product.htm?pid=979003&cat=41756
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Bill from Socal
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William Nelson
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#117275
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Re: countershaft bearings
I have information from my own experience in sourcing the counter shaft roller bearing replacements. In 2016 I was able to find the exact new bearings from Snyder's Antique Auto Parts in New
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bskonig@...
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#117274
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Re: center height/ distance from topslide
People tie up an enormous amount of real estate with oversized posts in my opinion.
I have an AXA on a 1042 and I think it's overkill.
Steve
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Steve Bergeron
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Re: center height/ distance from topslide
As long as the tool post adjusts to the center and you tool bit is centered i would not be concerned?
GP
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Guenther Paul
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#117272
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Re: center height/ distance from topslide
All Atlas lathes use AXA SIZE tool post.
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Jim F
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#117271
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center height/ distance from topslide
Hi all if anyone has a 10f could you possibly measure from the top of the topslide/compound to the center line of the spindle.? Im wondering if there is something odd with my headstock as i am
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hedgesben@...
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