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This group is dedicated to the users of Atlas metal lathes including lathes produced for Sears by Atlas and AA Engineering under the Craftsman name. Group Manager: atlas_craftsman-owner@... To subscribe, send a message to atlas_craftsman-subscribe@... or go to this e-group's home page at http://www.egroups.com/list/atlas_craftsman

Well, the Atlas_Craftsman group is started. I subscribed 2 of you that showed interest. Could you guys reply to this message just to see if all is working well? All you have to do to post a new message to the group, is address the message to: atlas_craftsman@... Everybody subscribed to the group will get a copy of it. Anyone can reply to it. Hopefully the advertisements won't be too annoying. But that's how EGROUPS covers their costs and doesn't have to charge us anything for their service. It is optional to pay $4.95 per month to do away with the advertisements. Marty ------------------------------------------------------------------------ eGroup home: http://www.eGroups.com/list/atlas_craftsman Free Web-based e-mail groups by eGroups.com

As far as I can tell, the website just maintains some basic statistics for the users of the list. I'm going to compile information and put it up on my website for the users of this list. Be a little bit. Paul, one of the users has documentation for the little Craftsman AA lathe, once he gets it to me, I'll make it available. If anyone cares to add to the site, feel free to suggest or send the info along. Marty ------------------------------------------------------------------------ eGroup home: http://www.eGroups.com/list/atlas_craftsman Free Web-based e-mail groups by eGroups.com

Some of you may have seen and found this group via a post I made on the rec.crafts.metalworking newsgroup. My intent was to start a list specific to Atlas and Craftsman users. So that techniques and tips specific to the machines could be shared. I was hoping to create another resource for Atlas/Craftsman users and the invariable newbies that bought the AA machines that come along. This is done via e-mail. As some of you know, reading a busy newsgroup can be time consuming. Sometimes before you get a chance to go through them, your ISP may have overwritten a message that might have been of interest to you. (Of course there is always Deja News). The concept of a list is to send a message directly to those interested. You can delete, save or reply when you are ready to. The poster does make a good point however, the newsgroup is a valuable source of information when it comes to generic operations and other valuable tips. This list is not meant to replace it. Please feel free to frequent the newsgroup. If you find some good information that you feel will benefit this group, bring it back and share it or bring our attention to it. If you find someone looking for Atlas and or Craftsman information, e-mail them and invite them to join. At this point all they have to do is send an e-mail to: atlas_craftsman-subscribe@... Right know, I have the list set up so that permission must be granted to join and access it. Its the most secure way to keep the typical unsolicited garbage out but then again, we might not see any of that. How ever I can set it up to grant subscribership automatically. This would be less restrictive and might encourage more users to come and go as they wish and not seem like an "exclusive club" if you will. What are the thoughts of our "infant" group? :-)  I'm also considering creating a page specifically for Atlas and Craftsman machines including links to sites that anyone might come up with. BTW, thanks to all of you who have helped this "newbie" along. Happy New Year to all of you! Marty ------------------------------------------------------------------------ eGroup home: http://www.eGroups.com/list/atlas_craftsman Free Web-based e-mail groups by eGroups.com

Hi Guys, I'm Skip Campbell from Ft.Worth,Texas. New to metalworking,I need all the help I can get. One thing to start with is I have a 5" 3 jaw chuck that has a couple of teeth missing on the pinion gear. Any ideas? Skip ------------------------------------------------------------------------ eGroup home: http://www.eGroups.com/list/atlas_craftsman Free Web-based e-mail groups by eGroups.com

I R in here now! I acquired one of the little AA style lathes for a song in a horsetrade and have since disassembled and rebuilt it. The original owner had given it to his middle-aged son about 20 years ago after a lot of use. Aside from a few of the threading gears being chewed up (need to get replacements sometime), it's in good shape. I've coupled it with a sirplus 1/6 HP motor too big/small? It came with only the 4 jaw chuck. Any leads on a reasonably priced 3 jaw? I've acquired a buncha tooling via swapmeets and now only lack the time to play with this lathe. Borrowed one of the Lindsey books on engine lathes and found it lots better than any of the machine shop handbooks, etc. for a 'dummy' education. If anyone's interested, I'd be happy to post the title/author and purchase info once I find the book :-) Just bought a small steam engine kit as a XMAS present for nephews and wish I had had a chance to duplicate it on the lathe first. Anyone have info on kits or plans for these? That's about enough for my intro to the list. Looking forward to some words of wisdom...... Ed T. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ eGroup home: http://www.eGroups.com/list/atlas_craftsman Free Web-based e-mail groups by eGroups.com

Sorry, I cut and pasted the last document from Word. Hope this one is clearer :-) Again any comments, suggestions and useful additions are appreciated. E-mail them directly to me at: opencon@... Thanks, Marty ----------------------------- Atlas_Craftsman Info File Last updated: 1/3/99 Purpose: The purpose of this list is to share information with each other, about Atlas Metal Lathes and Metal Lathes produced for Sears by Altas and AA Engineering under the Craftsman name. The list is intended everyone, veteran and novice users alike. Allowable Discussion Topics: Anything that has to do with the specific use, setup, construction, parts, modification, buy/sell/trade of the lathe or any accessories for the lathe. Machining technique topics specific to the lathe are ok. It is encouraged that general machining topics be discuss on the rec.crafts.metalworking newsgroup. Since there will be a variety of folks with different skill/knowledge levels, please respect each other's questions or comments. Lets keep and enjoyable productive atmosphere for all and good dialogue. As new users come on line I'm sure some questions will be asked again. Be patient and help as much as possible. Machine Models: (I need help here, please send any information you have to build this section) Craftsman machines with model numbers (found on the end of the bed, tailstock side or the middle of the bed backside) 109.xxxxx were produced by AA Engineering. As far as I know, AA has long been out of business. I'm told that these contacts can be tried for a source for parts for the AA lathes and the Altas/Craftsman lathes: Blue Ridge Machinery & Tools, Inc. PO Box 536 Hurricane, WV 25526 Tel. 800-872-6500 or 304-562-3538 Meridian Machinery PO Box 536 Babylon, NY 11702 Tel. 516-777-1317 Sobel Machinery 82 Herbert Ave Closter, New Jersey 07624 Tel. 201-768-9645 J. C. Boegeman 1464 S. Warner Dr. Apache Junction, AZ 85220 Tel. 602-982-8436 Plaza Machinery 93 Garry Rd Closter, NJ 07624 Tel. 201-768-9645 101.xxxxx were produced by Altas Press Co. and are supported by: Clausing Industrial, Inc. (c) 1996 1819 Pitcher Street Kalamazoo, MI 49007 Phone: (616) 345-7155 FAX: (616) 345-5945 Service Center Goshen Indiana Phone: (219) 533-0371 URLS of Interest: (please e-mail me to add your site if it pertains to Atlas-Craftman lathes) http://www.clausing-industrial.com/index.htm Clausing Industrial-Supports machines by Altas http://www.atlas-press.com/index.htm Clausing's Atlas Page http://www.mermac.com Meridian Machinery Home Page http://www.paramountmachinery.com Source for tailstocks, gears, accy's for many lathes http://www.villagepress.com Home Shop Machinist, Live Steam, Projects in Metal http://www.4w.com/modeltec Trains, Steam, Model Engineering http://homepages.force9.net/tonygriffiths/atlas/page23.html Pictures of Atlas-Craftsman Lathes Including AA http://chaski.com/wwwboards/machine Home Machinist ------------------------------------------------------------------------ eGroup home: http://www.eGroups.com/list/atlas_craftsman Free Web-based e-mail groups by eGroups.com

Hi, I have just recently bought a craftsman lathe, from a friend of mine and have been trying to scrape up some information about it. From the model number, 109.20630 It seems to be made by aa engineering. I believe I have all the change gears. There is a four jaw chuck and key but that's it. Is there any one out there that has a manual for this lathe that I could get a photo copy of? I would pay for expenses running off a copy and postage. I would also be interested in any other information such as years made, if any parts from other lathes fit etc. Thanks John eGroup home: http://www.eGroups.com/list/atlas_craftsman Free Web-based e-mail groups by www.eGroups.com

Thanks to all that replied. The lathe I have is about 12 to 18 inches long and I think it has about a 6 inch swing, but about 3 to 3.5 in are usable. As I have recently moved I still have it in storage so I am going by memory. Paul, I do have a printer and I can un-zip files. Thanks, John jkalina@... eGroup home: http://www.eGroups.com/list/atlas_craftsman Free Web-based e-mail groups by www.eGroups.com

Hi all: About a year ago I rebuilt a 6" Craftsman lathe model number 101.07300 (believe this was made by Atlas). Its got all the threading gears (but no quickchange). Mounted it on a 4" slab of marble from an old laboratory (welded up a steel frame to fit). I've got a 4 jaw chuck but am looking for a 3 jaw chuck. My spindle is a 3/4 X 16 thread which seems to be unusual. Anyone else have the same size spindle or have a 3 jaw chuck available? Thanks in advance - Don Raff draff@... ------------------------------------------------------------------------ eGroup home: http://www.eGroups.com/list/atlas_craftsman Free Web-based e-mail groups by eGroups.com

When I purchased my 12"x36" Craftsman M/N 101.28990 (circa. 1975) last year, I knew I would have to replace some parts. So far not too much. I found the Carriage Slide Nut P/N 537-041 was very worn, so I ordered one from Clausing for $40.00. The next parts I decided to make myself. One day I started hearing some squeaking from the change gears, so I did some investigating and found that some time before I purchased the lathe, both Change Gear Bushings P/N 9-70 had run dry and the inside surface was all scared up. These are pot metal parts that turn around a steel Sleeve P/N 9-73A. Apparently they must have gotten hot enough to melt the inside surface and the metal then re-hardened in a funny pattern. I also noticed that the Change Gears which these Bushings turn seemed to be rather loose on the Bushing. So I decided to make replacements for both with bronze. Here is how I did it. I started with solid 3/4" Bronze bearing stock. I turned this own to a close fit with the inside diameter of the Change Gears about 0.755". Each part is 1" long, so I made the two together. Then I center drilled the 2.250" bar and bored out the center to fit the Sleeves at about 0.500". OK, so far that was easy. Now to make the two wings that fit into the Change Gear keyway notches. I then milled a 3/16" keyway slot on opposite sides of the bushing stock 3/32" deep on the milling attachment. Then from some flat 1/4" Brass bar stock I machined two 3/16" key stock about 1/4" high and 2.250" long. Now to cut the bushing in half and down to two 1" pieces. This was done on the 4-jaw with a parting tool first and then just faced off to 1" long. The key stock was then cut into four pieces and silver soldered into place. On one piece I must have heated it up too high and got some deformation on the internal diameter. This was cleaned up with another light pass with the boring bar. Then back in the 4-jaw to bring the keys down to 1" length with the rest of the bushing. Now the keys stuck out too far to fit into the key ways on the gears, so back in the milling attachment for milling down to the right height to fit. And that was that. Now, since I still needed the power feed on both the lathe and milling attachment, I had to disassemble and reassemble each time I needed to check fit, so that was a pain, but with patience, I got the job done. Now I have bushings that will last, with a little oil, for 50 years! John D.L. Johnson California State University, Chico jjohnson@... ------------------------------------------------------------------------ eGroup home: http://www.eGroups.com/list/atlas_craftsman Free Web-based e-mail groups by eGroups.com

Really enjoying the topics so far on this list. I have been using an Craftsman 6" lathe for about 5 years. Projects completed so far have been several small stationary engines and I am in the process of building the Falk locomotive featured in Live Steam. If anyone is interested, click on the following URL: http://www.intergate.com/~john/page11.html it is my web site that shows several projects and a link to an Atlas page complete with some early catalog pages with prices (wish we could still buy at that price!). John Robertson Katy (Houston), TEXAS!!! -------------------- Visit Steam & Stuff http://www.intergate.com/~john/page11.html ------------------------------------------------------------------------ eGroup home: http://www.eGroups.com/list/atlas_craftsman Free Web-based e-mail groups by eGroups.com

I just had my first machining article published! It is an article on how I made my lathe chip pan. It's in this months "Modeltec". Now I hope they pay me for it. :-) Ron Thibault North Augusta, SC USA <www.toast.net/~thibault> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ eGroup home: http://www.eGroups.com/list/atlas_craftsman Free Web-based e-mail groups by eGroups.com

Hi My Name is Arthur I have a 12x36 Craftsman Lathe a Enco MillDrill Atlis 4x6 Horiz Vertical Band Saw I have had my shop for about 14 years I used to build race cars now I am retired and am gathering plans to build a Live steam Engine I like the idea of this group keep up the good work. Art ------------------------------------------------------------------------ eGroup home: http://www.eGroups.com/list/atlas_craftsman Free Web-based e-mail groups by eGroups.com

Well, OK. I have an Atlas model TH54. This is the 10" roller bearing model and change gears. I'm the second owner; bought it from the son, who was not interested, of the prior owner who had died. I also happen to have the parts list with exploded diagrams and outdated prices, bulletin 10L-2 (5/1947), a lubrication chart (no document number or date), bulletin T106L-1 on gear clearance (6/1945), mounting instructions (T10l-3, 2/1947) and leveling and mounting instructions (T106L-2, 7/1945). None of these have copyright information visible so can probably be put out for use. P.Isaac ------------------------------------------------------------------------ eGroup home: http://www.eGroups.com/list/atlas_craftsman Free Web-based e-mail groups by eGroups.com

Im Mark Wieber, Im a CNC tech for Omniturn CNC, but have a love of old machines I have a Logan 10X31, 10X24, currantly rebuilding a SB 10X24 and a nice old AA 3X16? A crippled friend is gonna be the reciepient of this machine when Im done with it. Currently Ive just written the program to turn spindle bushings from Oillite bronze, and I will turn them out this week. Any info on the AA would be appreciated, hints and tips etc. Thanks ------------------------------------------------------------------------ eGroup home: http://www.eGroups.com/list/atlas_craftsman Free Web-based e-mail groups by eGroups.com

Thanks to Paul, (aka Metal) who had docs and many drawings for the AA Lathe. He took the time to scan them and sent them to me. I converted them from the larger .bmp file to smaller .jpg files, zipped them up. There are 24 pages and zipped, the file is about 1.6meg. So, e-mail me if you'd like the file. I did work on a web page for the better part of Saturday. Hope to get it up soon. Will be looking for your comments and input. Projects or modifications. Thanks again Paul, your info will help many users of the AA Lathe. Regards, Marty ------------------------------------------------------------------------ eGroup home: http://www.eGroups.com/list/atlas_craftsman Free Web-based e-mail groups by eGroups.com

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Jim and list, I refered to Ron Thibault's web page but failed to give the address, sorry - 7 lashes with a wet noodle. His excellent page can be found at: http://www.toast.net/~thibault/Atlas_Lathe.htm jim irwin <irwi-@...> wrote: Original Article: http://www.egroups.com/list/atlas_craftsman/?start=69 > Not fair to tell us to go to someone's Atlas Lathe web site, but then not give > it to us. > > What is it? > > Jim Irwin > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ eGroup home: http://www.eGroups.com/list/atlas_craftsman Free Web-based e-mail groups by eGroups.com