Forum: General Metal Lathe Discusions
07-29-2006, 04:02 PM
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Replies: 7
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just complete this exercise on my...
just complete this exercise on my atlas/craftsman. what saved me was taking a video of every stage of the dissassembly. (the last remaining allen screw that holds the housing on is under the guide...
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Forum: General Metal Lathe Discusions
07-29-2006, 03:54 PM
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Replies: 0
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Belt Tensioning
Have just rebuilt a 12x36" Atlas/Craftsman lathe. Am having trouble with the belt tensioning. underneath drive assy engagement drive belt will slip (as I think it should) and will start the chuck...
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Forum: Milling Machine Manufacturer Discussions
06-20-2006, 08:10 PM
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Replies: 7
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Well, I also found info on the Zieg X3. think...
Well, I also found info on the Zieg X3. think it has plenty of horsepower and precision for anything I'd want to do. Looks like a better option for value. Thanks for the direction. Do yo know...
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Forum: Milling Machine Manufacturer Discussions
06-20-2006, 04:57 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 7,257
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Forum: Metal Lathe Manufacturer Specific Topics
06-20-2006, 04:53 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,590
thanks for the reassurance that the piece is...
thanks for the reassurance that the piece is probably usable. And I must say, that's the most tactful way of saying that the lathe isn't worth very much I could have imagined. :smile: has me...
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Forum: Milling Machine Manufacturer Discussions
06-20-2006, 02:29 PM
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Replies: 7
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Smithy Mills
Am considering purchasing a mill and am considering the Smithy cx-329.
In the $2000 range after deivery costs. Any thoughts or opinions about this product or other better in the price range? plan...
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Forum: Metal Lathe Manufacturer Specific Topics
06-20-2006, 02:26 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,590
Really How Fragile are Lathes
I am new to the board. Just purchased an Atlas/Craftsman lathe which I hauled back to Texas from Florida. It is a 12x36 101.28990 s/n in the 104xxx.
The road was quite bumpy in stretches and...
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