Just finished restoration on a craftsman 101.07403. Your series of videos were vital in my project and provided me with a better understanding of the machine. Hats off to you Mr. Pete. Your one outstanding shop teacher. Ordering your flash drive series on this lathe this week.
I just purchased one of these old lathes for general hobby use. I'm in the process of disassembly for cleaning, lubrication, etc and this thing is TIGHT. Appears to have very little usage over the years. based on how little wear I see. I wanted to take the opportunity to THANK YOU for this video series as it's come in extremely useful, not only to learn how to maintain, but also to learn how the lathe works. I grew up and went to school to be a machinest and at the tail end of my schooling, we got into CNC machining and programming. After I graduated I found a job at a shop where I became a mechanic rather than a machinest. That's been over 30 years ago, and I have been wanting a lathe for my own shop/hobby use at home. Now I have one, and also have the knowledge of how it works. Great video set, well put together, well explained. A refresher for me since I've been out of it for so long. Again, thanks.
I very much enjoy watching all of your instructional videos before starting work in my manual shop....You remind me of my collage shop teacher 42+ years ago....At the time I took him mildly serious BUT in hindsight I value his determination for safe, careful, correct machining....a difficult job for my shop teacher at that time and far more difficult today...Thank You for your determination....jm
I have an older Atlas 10d made in 1937, babbitt bearings and change gears, 48 inch bed. I love the old lathe, for sure. I have since purchased a more modern lathe, and the Atlas has entered "semi-retirement". It has done it's work and now deserves to take it easy. It was getting that lathe that led me to your videos, the first one being "Atlas lathe 4 jaw chuck demo"...have been a fan ever since, and have learned so much from you in the years that have gone by. Thanks again, Mr. Pete.
MrPete, I just got an old Atlas 10" up and running yesterday. Probably hasn't been used for over 40 years. I got it from a friend for free, he got it from an old neighbor that was moving (he hadn't used if for years either) he had it sitting in his garage for at least 10 years, it sat in mine for probably 15 or so. I figured it was finally time to get it working and maybe sell it. I had to make a platform for it as it was just the lathe in one piece and the motor assembly in another. Once it was mounted, I tried to pick up the "correct" belts but the motor belt was way too big (43") and I didn't feel like tearing the head end apart. Picked up a link belt from HF, my neighbor had a smaller belt to use on the motor. The link belts are like cheating! After pulling, cleaning and lubing the change gears, the old bugger worked like a charm! Tore down the compound slide, cleaned and lubed it following your video on the same topic. The cross slide is next. The slides and ways are surprisingly tight, very little lash. I've pretty much decided to keep the old gal and put it to use. Now, just need to get a set of change gears, an AXA QCTP, some tooling and maybe a 3 jaw. For a free lathe, it sure adds up quickly! Love your videos, you remind me of an machinist I knew many years ago. Old school job shop guy, even as a kid sweeping up around the place I learned something from him every day.
I enjoyed this series.I bought the same lathe around the same time you bought yours. I have totally restored it I had to replace some worn out parts as to be expected do to its age. What a job but I love older machines. Thank you for all your videos
Your channel is so missed out on soo very many! Thank you for sharing your years of knowledge with us mere mortals 😬 I hope you’re doing well sir and continue to teach us thirsting for it.
Thanks Lyle for these Atlas videos I have one myself it was my fathers he purchaced it in 1967. I learned how to use it when I was 7 Mine appears to be older but it is still mostly the same.
Hi Mr Pete Your video been over 5ys but I’m enjoying and learn a lot I can’t buy but I have to build one for my homemade lathe. I had done one buy is not good at all so your video very good information. Thsnks
I bought my first linked belt for a MYFORD SUPER 7 lathe. Since that time, I have replaced all of my many "V" belts with link belt. I cannot find any fault with these linked belts. Well, the price is a little high but not high enough to put me off.. I like your easy relaxed way of presenting. I appreciate you observations on our changing times. I linked your video of being back in shop class to a high school shop teacher friend. there was a moment there when I did not know if he was going to laugh or cry.
haha..laughed when you mentioned breaking the tip off the index peg..when I first got my 618 I got a new 4 jaw chuck for it and to get the old chuck off I used the index pin and snapped the tip off it....so you know what my first project was with the new chuck lol
Great series! I would like to add the importance of not over tightening the oiler screw in the pulley on the spindle shaft. That would lock the pulley assembly to the shaft and not allow it to free spin as it should. Your videos really compliment the Atlas/Craftsman book on its operation that I feel is a very good investment to owners of this model lathe. In my opinion is for an owner to best learn his lathe besides using it is to disassemble each sub assembly and reassemble and adjust it using the book and your videos, if they feel confident in themselves to do it. Thank you, Ed K. Cleve. Oh.
Just brought home a 1935 12" Craftsman. It is missing it's back gears; a new (used) assembly is being shipped now. To remove the chuck, I pinched the main drive belt with a set of vice-grips. Worked like a charm. I planned to replace the belts anyway - and this kept me from marring any of the machined surfaces. I hope this helps anyone else that is tearing down an old machine and can't find a good way to lock the spindle.
I just picked up a 12" Atlas never had a lethe on before. Just always wanted one at $500 and a day of decreased and re painting it looks new. Thanks for your videos
Dale Pratt I have the same Atlas 10d lathe. I learned the majority of how to use it by watching Tubalcain videos. I would like to see a video similar to this but on an Atlas 10 inch video.
As ever, I always enjoy your videos and the lessons I learn. I would love to know-and it might even be a good topic for a video-is what features you would most like to see on an all around lathe. Things like ideal inner diam. of the head stock spindle, optimum range of speed-number of speed options, working diameter. I have an ulterior motive in asking as I have decided to build my own and I just picked up a Honda 350 twin transmission to use for my speed changes. Can hardly wait to get started.
nice video as usual trick i did bull gear is mark every 10 hole yellow every other one (5th)..with blue..helps in the indexing or what ever colors you chose or have on hand
I just purchased the Atlas Craftsman lathe 12" and I appreciate you taking the time to teach us the ins and outs of the lathe. With your help I just discovered that I don't have the proper pin in the bull gear. It is a piece of tube stuck in the hole. Do you know where I might find the right pin to mate the bull gear and pulley together.
Awesome! Very nice lathe Sir. I have the 12 inch craftsman with the manual gear change. Perfect size for home. big enough for most anything, small enough to move around.
I purchased my Atlas Craftsman 12 over the weekend and it has several changes from your lathe. My back gears engage with an “in/out” pin on the front of the headstock. No need to open the cover. Second, my lever to loosen the belt is one he side of the headstock near the spindle, not near the drive power pulley like yours. Interesting differences. I also have grease fittings and not oil caps on my spindle bearings
I have that model 12 lathe as well. Back gears are underneath and the on off switch is the same but on top and at the side by the belt lever. I believe that it is a late model made near the end of production from the research I have done. It is a model 3986.
I know this is an older video but I was wondering if you could recommend the oil you use to oil the oil the lube points shown at 12:27. I have used a light non detergent oil to lube the ways but was wondering if I should maybe be using something finer like 3 in 1 for the spindle shaft lube points and back shaft points. Thank you.
I see your craftsman 12" has the quick change for the feed rate. I am fortunate enough to have one of these lathes but I am not as fortunate as you in that I do not have a quick change feed thing...I'm not actually sure what they're called. "Quick change feed rate f23k thing"? Yea.. that's probably it. I have all the gears, at least to my knowledge I do, there's a crap load of them in there. I see they are mainly used for threading but I would like to be able to quickly flip a few around to be able to relativly quickly change the feed rate from turning or facing down to parting without a ton of screwing around. I'm not running a high production business using a...god only knows how hold this thing is, especially since it doesn't have the feed lever thing. But I do have a parting tool holder and a blade for it and I wanted to try it out. I could feed it by hand but I've heard that the steady feed rate is pretty crucial to a good cut AND a good finish. If the back looks like crap and I have to cuck it back up and touch it up then I really didn't need to part it off to in the first place right? Anyhoo. I've had this lathe for about 7 years now, I only use it here and there, usually when I break something on a car I can't get soon enough and have to make it. Mostly bushings, spacers...that sort of thing. I cut threads in college on bigger lathes and have yet to need to do so on this machine but I'd like to do so with this machine as I might even be able to make new lead screws for my crappy Chinese bench top mill. It would be a lot less crappy if there wasn't so much slop in the lead screws. I really thought I'd get to know this thing pretty well by playing with it but when something is pretty much an antique you don't want to doing too much that involves "playing". So I'd like to get to know this machine better. I saw you had some vids where you were selling off extras. If you have anything for that lathe that you want to part with, contact me. A 4 jaw chuck would be nice but I don't know why the hell I'd needed. I guess I don't care...it would be nice to have one anyway damnit! LOL Thanks for all the vids and wisdom.
Thanks for the video. You should be able to find a replacement spindle and other parts for Atlas-Craftsman lathes on eBay. Granted, the parts may not be “inexpensive”, but available, so your lathe need not have to be junked or scrapped due to damaged parts.
excellent video! so far havent made it all the way through... what im confused about is the bull gear pin and how why it wont get damaged when you engage it to remove chuck... my 3 jaw chuck is kinda ugly, but i havent tried doin much with it yet...
Good morning Mrpete, I have got a atlas 12” I would like to make a back side cut off tool Do u have any ideas on how to make it? I have many front cutoff tools would like to c if I Can make a backside cutoff. I have no idea how to mount it con the carriage seen how it Is not flat. Thanks Richaed
Hi Mr Pete I have a 6” Atlas Lathe. Is it ok to put a 5” 4 Jaw Chuck on the Lathe. I’m thinking it might be too heavy? Not real sure, but it would sure help with Turning larger Stock. Do you think it would be ok? Thanks, I really appreciate all your Videos. You’re a Great Teacher Mr. Pete.
Thanks for another excellent explanation. I like your relaxed style of telling the details. I counted your videos, and I believe this one would be #17, not #16, and #220 to #239 would actually be 20, not 19 videos in this series. All of them are excellent. I've a 12 x34" Atlas, and the baby, 6X18". They are both fine light duty machines. Some 6 years ago, I purchased a new spindle from Atlas (Clausing) for the 6X18", and it was about $100. So some parts may be still available for these machines from the factory. Thanks for sharing. .................Dick
I have an atlas craftsman set of lathes. More like a bunch of parts from different years. My question, after watching this video is One spindle has timken bearings the other has babbitt. The timken one has less than desirable threads while the babbitt's look pretty good can the timken bearings be put onto the babbitt's spindle?
Mr Pete, your website isn't working. I wanted to check out the videos that you (at 13 min 56 seconds) mentioned are being offered for sale on your website, but when I type that address into my browser and try to visit it the third "w" changes by itself into a "1" and that opens a page that has nothing to do with you. Have you been hacked? Or did you let your domain or hosting expire? Please look into it, I'm interested in the mentioned videos.
Sorry, I did not know about that. I am unable to correct that, however I will put a note in the description of that video. My website has been closed down for a long time. But all those videos are offered for sale in this video. Please search for it, here is the title. Autumn special shop courses Atlas south bend Bridgeport Mill tubalcain.
@mrpete222 my 618 compound slide was cracked and broken when I moved last time. Do you know what other Atlas slides may be a direct replacement for this model?
+ARCustomKnives Hi. The link belt will run in either direction but usually most industrial machines it is fitted to are unidirectional. Over many years I have seen the belt fitted and running well in either direction. I think the manufacturer of these type of belts recommend it to be run "pointy end in direction of travel". regards
Those link belts do run smoother but you will pay for it with ruined pulleys. They will tear up both aluminum and zamak pulleys. I have a '37 Craftsman 12" lathe and had the same Jason Inds. belt on it. Do I need to tell you why I changed back?
What is the model # on this lathe ? I think the one I have is the same. I'm getting ready to do some restoring and this video would help me a lot if its the same one I have. Thanks for you help
"If you drop this screw, you will never find it again." I recently umm "decided" to upgrade the screw mentioned in the video to an Allen head screw. Have you ever noticed how much stuff is actually in the chip tray when you have to find something, hypothetically like a small screw?
Hello You will find all of the details on how to order my videos along with the pricing in one of my promotional videos. Search for this UA-cam video with this title. “ spring special, Mr. Pete machine shop video courses”
I have a 1936.5 atlas craftsman....do you have a video showing how the motor mounts. Mine has been modified and I'd like to know how to put it back to original. Thanks!
Did you ever figure out what the cause was and how to fix it? I just acquired an atlas lathe and mine is doing the same thing. I'm assuming something is worn, needs adjusted or I'm doing something wrong because I am a complete noob at machining. I love these videos though. Very informative thank you
Got a atlas craftsman lathe 101.07381 .....I believe it’s a “36-“37 model.......spindle and top gears will not move..back gear disengaged..... Any hints as what can be wrong? Thanks.....videos are great learning a lot.....
Hello MrPete - you had mentioned that you have made available a series of Atlas lathe videos on flashdrive - how can I go about ordering those videos from you?
Howdy, just got a lathe by Craftsman. The motor has four posts on it and the reverse switch is gone. I just need to connect my power chord and have the lathe turn from the top towards the operator. The posts on the motor are marked 1, 2, 3 and 4. Would like to know where to place the hot and neutral wires, can't seam to find the answer anywhere so can you please advise, thanks.
Would a 6" 4 jaw chuck weighing about 20 pounds (backplate included) be too heavy for this spindle? I just got one finished up and it worries me that it's too heavy and will harm the bearings in the long run. Mine is an older model with the babbitt bearings.
Thank you for asking. I am getting ready to travel for several weeks. I have taken down my video offering the bideos. Keep watching and in about a month there will be another video. This video will tell you how to order
I just obtained an old lathe like this,,seems to be in decent shape,,it needs a lot of TLC, I've found one problem so far, maybe you can give me a little info.. the pin in the Bull gear seems to be pulled out way to far,,and I can't get it pushed in, not sure how it works,,is this a easy fix? do you have any tips??? Thanks
mrpete222 is it possible some one from an earlier time tried to put pin in when machine was running ? and it made it slightly bent or put burr on end of pin ?? I've seen stuff like that on older machines
Daniel S Patten Jr I found out that at some point someone must have over pulled the pin out,when they did there is another pin that keeps it in location,,that pin fell out and into the bore,,blocking it from going back in,,,had to take the headstock all apart,,but it was a easy fix after that,,,
Great series and thanks for doing all the work making these videos. I'm sure I'm not alone being one the people who are less pro at this. I build my own race cars and find I can do a lot of the easier but expensive machining I would normally send out myself. After watching you explain how to do it I'm confident enough to try myself and the feeling of accomplishment is fantastic! I love when someone asks me "hey, where did you get that spacer" and I say "I made it". On another note, I can't find the Model or serial number on my Atlas lathe. Can you tell me where to look? Thanks and keep up these Great videos!
Thanks for watching--I'm glad my vids have helped you. Look for number tag on back of lathe on the bed -about in the middle. I could be missing if you cannot find it.
Has Anyone ever tried to bore that 25/32 bore out to accommodate at least 7/8" material? Seems like there is more than enough thickness to take a 1/16th cut in there.
@@mrpete222 I will find it this evening. What I was after is the flash drive with all of the atlas lathe videos on it. I have recently acquired one in excellent shape all of the gears and lot of tooling and need to find as much info as I can.
Mr. Pete... I've been searching on the tube for a video on the 6" that craftsman made within the same series as this 12". Being very new to the lathe and the lack of youtube on my early 6"....I'm wondering if it's a lesser seen lathe or ?? My headstock matches your 12" case design exactly. Also looking for any leads as to early manufacturer offerings to my unit. Any help is appreciated. I'll load up some pics on my UA-cam channel Boxcar's Garage if your willing to check it out. Thanks for all you do!v/r Boxcar
@@christinepearson5788 I must have because I changed mine but it’s been 5 years so I honestly don’t remember lol. If it’s something important to your let me know and I’ll go measure it for you.
Yes, i just had my belt give up today, so if you have time over the next couple of days if you could measure. Not sure taking a pait of calipers to possibly original Atlas belt is going to give me best reading.
Thanks for your quick reply. That's too bad about the website... hate to hear it. I have been watching your videos... have not come close to watching them all. I got a question that I haven't found a video for yet. Maybe you can help me? I have a Craftsman 101.214. It's a good machine everything is tight except one issue. When I go to make a cut... the chuck moves... it's got some play in it. Not sure if the spindle is wore out where it goes through the timken bearing... or if the inner ring of the bearing has been worn away? There's no play around spindle and bearing next to gears... just where spindle and bearing next to the chuck. Either way no matter how I adjust speed or feed or sharpen cutting tools, or adjust the angle I can't make a smooth cut. I will soon take it apart to see, but figured I ask you first before I even attempted to do so. What's you opinion on the matter? Replace the bearing? Attempt to make a new spindle? Haul it to the junk yard?Hmmmm...? I'd greatly appreciate any info you could give me. I dig your informative videos... better than machining school... more fun than people.
I do not have a website. Or at least not an active one. If you are interested in my instructional videos, all of the information is in a UA-cam promotional video. Please watch the video. Here is the title, search for it on UA-cam. Mrpete machine shop video courses, Tubalcain
I've had different results using link belts on my Craftsmen 6x18 lathe. There were harmonics from the belts which showed in the work. btw: I like how you marked the speeds under the belt cover.
I tried to go to your web site "WWW.mrpete222.com" and it seems to redirect me to something else. I am VERY much interested in purchasing all your lathe instructional courses, but can't find the place to do it. Is it still available? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
That website is not operational. I still have the video courses available. But I am presently traveling for two weeks. In several weeks I will have another promo video with all the details for ordering.
Just finished restoration on a craftsman 101.07403. Your series of videos were vital in my project and provided me with a better understanding of the machine. Hats off to you Mr. Pete. Your one outstanding shop teacher. Ordering your flash drive series on this lathe this week.
You are very welcome.
I just purchased one of these old lathes for general hobby use. I'm in the process of disassembly for cleaning, lubrication, etc and this thing is TIGHT. Appears to have very little usage over the years. based on how little wear I see. I wanted to take the opportunity to THANK YOU for this video series as it's come in extremely useful, not only to learn how to maintain, but also to learn how the lathe works. I grew up and went to school to be a machinest and at the tail end of my schooling, we got into CNC machining and programming. After I graduated I found a job at a shop where I became a mechanic rather than a machinest. That's been over 30 years ago, and I have been wanting a lathe for my own shop/hobby use at home. Now I have one, and also have the knowledge of how it works. Great video set, well put together, well explained. A refresher for me since I've been out of it for so long. Again, thanks.
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Hanks for the tips. Headed out to the shop to oil under those set screws that I've never oiled. Love your work.
I very much enjoy watching all of your instructional videos before starting work in my manual shop....You remind me of my collage shop teacher 42+ years ago....At the time I took him mildly serious BUT in hindsight I value his determination for safe, careful, correct machining....a difficult job for my shop teacher at that time and far more difficult today...Thank You for your determination....jm
I have an older Atlas 10d made in 1937, babbitt bearings and change gears, 48 inch bed. I love the old lathe, for sure. I have since purchased a more modern lathe, and the Atlas has entered "semi-retirement". It has done it's work and now deserves to take it easy. It was getting that lathe that led me to your videos, the first one being "Atlas lathe 4 jaw chuck demo"...have been a fan ever since, and have learned so much from you in the years that have gone by. Thanks again, Mr. Pete.
+dale pratt Dale-glad that 4 jae vid got you started-keep watching
You can count on it.
Plenty of wise advice here. Thank you. I have a 6" Craftsman and it is built very similar to yours and most of your tips apply.
Thanks
MrPete, I just got an old Atlas 10" up and running yesterday. Probably hasn't been used for over 40 years. I got it from a friend for free, he got it from an old neighbor that was moving (he hadn't used if for years either) he had it sitting in his garage for at least 10 years, it sat in mine for probably 15 or so. I figured it was finally time to get it working and maybe sell it. I had to make a platform for it as it was just the lathe in one piece and the motor assembly in another. Once it was mounted, I tried to pick up the "correct" belts but the motor belt was way too big (43") and I didn't feel like tearing the head end apart. Picked up a link belt from HF, my neighbor had a smaller belt to use on the motor. The link belts are like cheating! After pulling, cleaning and lubing the change gears, the old bugger worked like a charm! Tore down the compound slide, cleaned and lubed it following your video on the same topic. The cross slide is next. The slides and ways are surprisingly tight, very little lash. I've pretty much decided to keep the old gal and put it to use. Now, just need to get a set of change gears, an AXA QCTP, some tooling and maybe a 3 jaw. For a free lathe, it sure adds up quickly! Love your videos, you remind me of an machinist I knew many years ago. Old school job shop guy, even as a kid sweeping up around the place I learned something from him every day.
Thanks for watching--nice lathe
I enjoyed this series.I bought the same lathe around the same time you bought yours. I have totally restored it I had to replace some worn out parts as to be expected do to its age. What a job but I love older machines. Thank you for all your videos
If I just had a lathe...I've watched all your videos and have enjoyed them immensely.
Your channel is so missed out on soo very many! Thank you for sharing your years of knowledge with us mere mortals 😬
I hope you’re doing well sir and continue to teach us thirsting for it.
Thank you for watching. I wish more people would
Excellent series Mr. Pete! It complements your course on the Atlas nicely. I enjoyed both very much.
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i have just 4 months ago picked up a atlas 12 and the videos have been helpful. great timing Mr. pete
Thanks MrPete, i just completed reassembly of headstock on my under belt 12", it was a whole day job indeed. Now i only have to learn how to run it
Excellent series mrpete. I am sure this will be helpful to anyone with an older machine whatever the make. Very enjoyable. regards from the UK
Thanks Lyle for these Atlas videos I have one myself it was my fathers he purchaced it in 1967. I learned how to use it when I was 7 Mine appears to be older but it is still mostly the same.
Thank you for watching
Wow! I’ve been using the bull gear pin to lock the spindle while I change the chuck. I’m lucky I haven’t broken it yet! Thanks again Tubal!
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Hi Mr Pete
Your video been over 5ys but I’m enjoying and learn a lot I can’t buy but I have to build one for my homemade lathe. I had done one buy is not good at all so your video very good information.
Thsnks
I bought my first linked belt for a MYFORD SUPER 7 lathe. Since that time, I have replaced all of my many "V" belts with link belt. I cannot find any fault with these linked belts. Well, the price is a little high but not high enough to put me off.. I like your easy relaxed way of presenting. I appreciate you observations on our changing times. I linked your video of being back in shop class to a high school shop teacher friend. there was a moment there when I did not know if he was going to laugh or cry.
+Bob Smith Thanks for watching
haha..laughed when you mentioned breaking the tip off the index peg..when I first got my 618 I got a new 4 jaw chuck for it and to get the old chuck off I used the index pin and snapped the tip off it....so you know what my first project was with the new chuck lol
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Great series! I would like to add the importance of not over tightening the oiler screw in the pulley on the spindle shaft. That would lock the pulley assembly to the shaft and not allow it to free spin as it should. Your videos really compliment the Atlas/Craftsman book on its operation that I feel is a very good investment to owners of this model lathe. In my opinion is for an owner to best learn his lathe besides using it is to disassemble each sub assembly and reassemble and adjust it using the book and your videos, if they feel confident in themselves to do it. Thank you, Ed K. Cleve. Oh.
Just brought home a 1935 12" Craftsman. It is missing it's back gears; a new (used) assembly is being shipped now.
To remove the chuck, I pinched the main drive belt with a set of vice-grips. Worked like a charm.
I planned to replace the belts anyway - and this kept me from marring any of the machined surfaces. I hope this helps anyone else that is tearing down an old machine and can't find a good way to lock the spindle.
Good luck with the machine. I never have taken the spindle out of one of these machines. That was a good idea with the vice grips
I just picked up a 12" Atlas never had a lethe on before. Just always wanted one at $500 and a day of decreased and re painting it looks new. Thanks for your videos
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Dale Pratt I have the same Atlas 10d lathe.
I learned the majority of how to use it by watching Tubalcain videos. I would like to see a video similar to this but on an Atlas 10 inch video.
The nut on the back end of the spindle is used to adjust the "preload" on the Timken bearings.
Nice tips on those extra oiling locations that I didn't know about.
Enjoy your videos thanks T.b
As ever, I always enjoy your videos and the lessons I learn. I would love to know-and it might even be a good topic for a video-is what features you would most like to see on an all around lathe. Things like ideal inner diam. of the head stock spindle, optimum range of speed-number of speed options, working diameter. I have an ulterior motive in asking as I have decided to build my own and I just picked up a Honda 350 twin transmission to use for my speed changes. Can hardly wait to get started.
Great series...........It has been very helpful to me.
I LIKE THAT BELT MR. PETE. MAKES GOOD SENSE. THANKS FOR THE VIDEO.
Very well done ! I enjoyed very much.
nice video as usual trick i did bull gear is mark every 10 hole yellow every other one (5th)..with blue..helps in the indexing or what ever colors you chose or have on hand
I just purchased the Atlas Craftsman lathe 12" and I appreciate you taking the time to teach us the ins and outs of the lathe. With your help I just discovered that I don't have the proper pin in the bull gear. It is a piece of tube stuck in the hole. Do you know where I might find the right pin to mate the bull gear and pulley together.
Hello, where did you buy the link belts? We are manufacture of Industrial belts.
Awesome! Very nice lathe Sir. I have the 12 inch craftsman with the manual gear change. Perfect size for home. big enough for most anything, small enough to move around.
Thanks for watching
Thanks for another excellent video.
What a great series ....it seems that your web site is no longer available?
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I purchased my Atlas Craftsman 12 over the weekend and it has several changes from your lathe. My back gears engage with an “in/out” pin on the front of the headstock. No need to open the cover. Second, my lever to loosen the belt is one he side of the headstock near the spindle, not near the drive power pulley like yours.
Interesting differences. I also have grease fittings and not oil caps on my spindle bearings
Wow, I have never seen these differences
I'll make a video with the differences and post it this weekend.
I have that model 12 lathe as well. Back gears are underneath and the on off switch is the same but on top and at the side by the belt lever. I believe that it is a late model made near the end of production from the research I have done. It is a model 3986.
Are the videos discussed at the end of this video still available? I couldn’t find them online.
I know this is an older video but I was wondering if you could recommend the oil you use to oil the oil the lube points shown at 12:27. I have used a light non detergent oil to lube the ways but was wondering if I should maybe be using something finer like 3 in 1 for the spindle shaft lube points and back shaft points. Thank you.
Use 20 weight nondetergent. Available at Napa
I see your craftsman 12" has the quick change for the feed rate. I am fortunate enough to have one of these lathes but I am not as fortunate as you in that I do not have a quick change feed thing...I'm not actually sure what they're called. "Quick change feed rate f23k thing"? Yea.. that's probably it. I have all the gears, at least to my knowledge I do, there's a crap load of them in there. I see they are mainly used for threading but I would like to be able to quickly flip a few around to be able to relativly quickly change the feed rate from turning or facing down to parting without a ton of screwing around. I'm not running a high production business using a...god only knows how hold this thing is, especially since it doesn't have the feed lever thing. But I do have a parting tool holder and a blade for it and I wanted to try it out. I could feed it by hand but I've heard that the steady feed rate is pretty crucial to a good cut AND a good finish. If the back looks like crap and I have to cuck it back up and touch it up then I really didn't need to part it off to in the first place right? Anyhoo. I've had this lathe for about 7 years now, I only use it here and there, usually when I break something on a car I can't get soon enough and have to make it. Mostly bushings, spacers...that sort of thing. I cut threads in college on bigger lathes and have yet to need to do so on this machine but I'd like to do so with this machine as I might even be able to make new lead screws for my crappy Chinese bench top mill. It would be a lot less crappy if there wasn't so much slop in the lead screws. I really thought I'd get to know this thing pretty well by playing with it but when something is pretty much an antique you don't want to doing too much that involves "playing". So I'd like to get to know this machine better. I saw you had some vids where you were selling off extras. If you have anything for that lathe that you want to part with, contact me. A 4 jaw chuck would be nice but I don't know why the hell I'd needed. I guess I don't care...it would be nice to have one anyway damnit! LOL Thanks for all the vids and wisdom.
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@@mrpete222 So what's your thoughts on how I might get a quick change feed rate thing? Is that a bolt on item or is it more involved than that?
0:54 my bull pin keeps coming out during turning.
Thanks for the video. You should be able to find a replacement spindle and other parts for Atlas-Craftsman lathes on eBay. Granted, the parts may not be “inexpensive”, but available, so your lathe need not have to be junked or scrapped due to damaged parts.
i bought one with bearings and races for under 100, its in decent shape, just encase i need it when i go to rebuild
Great video, the information is greatly appreciated. Care to share your source for that link belt? That sounds like a pretty good price you got.
excellent video! so far havent made it all the way through... what im confused about is the bull gear pin and how why it wont get damaged when you engage it to remove chuck... my 3 jaw chuck is kinda ugly, but i havent tried doin much with it yet...
Good morning Mrpete, I have got a atlas 12” I would like to make a back side cut off tool
Do u have any ideas on how to make it? I have many front cutoff tools would like to c if I
Can make a backside cutoff. I have no idea how to mount it con the carriage seen how it
Is not flat.
Thanks
Richaed
Hi Mr Pete
I have a 6” Atlas Lathe. Is it ok to put a 5” 4 Jaw Chuck on the Lathe. I’m thinking it might be too heavy? Not real sure, but it would sure help with Turning larger Stock. Do you think it would be ok?
Thanks, I really appreciate all your Videos. You’re a Great Teacher Mr. Pete.
I don’t think it would hurt a thing to put a 5 inch chuck on the spindle
Having trouble pulling lead screw out. Does it have a Allen im the collar or pin? On the drive side?
Thanks for another excellent explanation. I like your relaxed style of telling the details. I counted your videos, and I believe this one would be #17, not #16, and #220 to #239 would actually be 20, not 19 videos in this series. All of them are excellent. I've a 12 x34" Atlas, and the baby, 6X18". They are both fine light duty machines. Some 6 years ago, I purchased a new spindle from Atlas (Clausing) for the 6X18", and it was about $100. So some parts may be still available for these machines from the factory. Thanks for sharing. .................Dick
I have an atlas craftsman set of lathes. More like a bunch of parts from different years. My question, after watching this video is One spindle has timken bearings the other has babbitt. The timken one has less than desirable threads while the babbitt's look pretty good can the timken bearings be put onto the babbitt's spindle?
+Dave 465 No
yes ,I've turned it as far as I can both direction,,while trying to relocate the pin,no luck
Mr Pete, your website isn't working. I wanted to check out the videos that you (at 13 min 56 seconds) mentioned are being offered for sale on your website, but when I type that address into my browser and try to visit it the third "w" changes by itself into a "1" and that opens a page that has nothing to do with you. Have you been hacked? Or did you let your domain or hosting expire? Please look into it, I'm interested in the mentioned videos.
Sorry, I did not know about that. I am unable to correct that, however I will put a note in the description of that video. My website has been closed down for a long time. But all those videos are offered for sale in this video. Please search for it, here is the title.
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You've told us two ways NOT to block the gears to remove the chuck but neglected to tell us the correct way to get it off.
My thoughts exactly. 🤣
there are some cases when u can preformed dental work on gears.if some teeth are missing
@mrpete222 my 618 compound slide was cracked and broken when I moved last time. Do you know what other Atlas slides may be a direct replacement for this model?
Youre the best, mrpete!
Yes, yes he is!
I always thought the link belts were for running one direction only? Not that I reverse my lathe that often anyway....
+ARCustomKnives Hi. The link belt will run in either direction but usually most industrial machines it is fitted to are unidirectional. Over many years I have seen the belt fitted and running well in either direction. I think the manufacturer of these type of belts recommend it to be run "pointy end in direction of travel". regards
Those link belts do run smoother but you will pay for it with ruined pulleys. They will tear up both aluminum and zamak pulleys. I have a '37 Craftsman 12" lathe and had the same Jason Inds. belt on it. Do I need to tell you why I changed back?
Thanks
What is the model # on this lathe ? I think the one I have is the same. I'm getting ready to do some restoring and this video would help me a lot if its the same one I have. Thanks for you help
Is the belt between the head stock and the jack shaft only tensioned by the weight of the jack shaft?
"If you drop this screw, you will never find it again." I recently umm "decided" to upgrade the screw mentioned in the video to an Allen head screw. Have you ever noticed how much stuff is actually in the chip tray when you have to find something, hypothetically like a small screw?
Lol
I would like to buy the flash drive videos, but your website appears to be down. How can I get them? Thanks!
Hello
You will find all of the details on how to order my videos along with the pricing in one of my promotional videos. Search for this UA-cam video with this title.
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I have a 1936.5 atlas craftsman....do you have a video showing how the motor mounts. Mine has been modified and I'd like to know how to put it back to original. Thanks!
Do not
What kind of oil should I use for the bearings. I just got that same machine. And I didn’t get a manual with it.
Holy smokes, I have the same lathe. Inherited from my grandfather.
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Another Great Video! What keeps the bull pin locked in? Mine keeps popping out . Russ
Did you ever figure out what the cause was and how to fix it? I just acquired an atlas lathe and mine is doing the same thing. I'm assuming something is worn, needs adjusted or I'm doing something wrong because I am a complete noob at machining. I love these videos though. Very informative thank you
I think on mine, there is a little Bearing with a Spring maybe. It’s been awhile since I did a Restoration on it.
What type of oil do you recommend where you have said to apply oil in this video?
i got a lathe oil package on ebay that is supposed to be the proper stuff.
Got a atlas craftsman lathe 101.07381 .....I believe it’s a “36-“37 model.......spindle and top gears will not move..back gear disengaged.....
Any hints as what can be wrong? Thanks.....videos are great learning a lot.....
If it has the Babbitt bearings, you may need to take the caps off And see if they are seized
Hello MrPete - you had mentioned that you have made available a series of Atlas lathe videos on flashdrive - how can I go about ordering those videos from you?
All the details are in a recent video. Here is the title, search for it. Tubalcain 2019 special video shop courses.
On my 12 x 36 I have about a quarter turn on cross feed knob before any movement, is that normal? Now tool post slide is instant movement
Howdy, just got a lathe by Craftsman. The motor has four posts on it and the reverse switch is gone. I just need to connect my power chord and have the lathe turn from the top towards the operator. The posts on the motor are marked 1, 2, 3 and 4. Would like to know where to place the hot and neutral wires, can't seam to find the answer anywhere so can you please advise, thanks.
I cannot answer that. Isn't there a wiring diagram someplace on the motor?
Would a 6" 4 jaw chuck weighing about 20 pounds (backplate included) be too heavy for this spindle? I just got one finished up and it worries me that it's too heavy and will harm the bearings in the long run. Mine is an older model with the babbitt bearings.
That would be OK
@@mrpete222 Thank you for the reply! Good to know.
How can I buy the whole series for Atlas lathe? Website doesn’t seem to be up anymore.
Thank you for asking. I am getting ready to travel for several weeks. I have taken down my video offering the bideos. Keep watching and in about a month there will be another video. This video will tell you how to order
Question: My SB 10K has a flat belt, do you know if the "link belt" style you used would work?
Thanks
Will not
@@mrpete222 Figured because of the V shape. Will try one of those that splice and glue together. Thanks!
anyone have the videos ? i can get a copy ? seems the site is no longer.
Thankyou for sharing sir...
THANK YOU...for sharing.
mrpete222, have you experience with a Clausing model 200? I need some help. Thank you.
I just obtained an old lathe like this,,seems to be in decent shape,,it needs a lot of TLC, I've found one problem so far, maybe you can give me a little info.. the pin in the Bull gear seems to be pulled out way to far,,and I can't get it pushed in, not sure how it works,,is this a easy fix? do you have any tips??? Thanks
Not sure--are you rotating the gear as you press on it???
mrpete222 is it possible some one from an earlier time tried to put pin in when machine was running ? and it made it slightly bent or put burr on end of pin ?? I've seen stuff like that on older machines
Daniel S Patten Jr I found out that at some point someone must have over pulled the pin out,when they did there is another pin that keeps it in location,,that pin fell out and into the bore,,blocking it from going back in,,,had to take the headstock all apart,,but it was a easy fix after that,,,
Great series and thanks for doing all the work making these videos. I'm sure I'm not alone being one the people who are less pro at this. I build my own race cars and find I can do a lot of the easier but expensive machining I would normally send out myself. After watching you explain how to do it I'm confident enough to try myself and the feeling of accomplishment is fantastic! I love when someone asks me "hey, where did you get that spacer" and I say "I made it". On another note, I can't find the Model or serial number on my Atlas lathe. Can you tell me where to look? Thanks and keep up these Great videos!
Thanks for watching--I'm glad my vids have helped you.
Look for number tag on back of lathe on the bed -about in the middle. I could be missing if you cannot find it.
The one place I didn't look. LOL. Thanks for the speedy reply.
You the man!!!
Hello, do you still sell the flash drive or is it available for download?
Yes, I do still have it. Watch this video for complete details. Search for my video entitled. Tubalcain Christmas special Shop video courses.
Has Anyone ever tried to bore that 25/32 bore out to accommodate at least 7/8" material? Seems like there is more than enough thickness to take a 1/16th cut in there.
Don't know what it would do to the strength, but you'd lose the Morse taper.
where do we find the link belt for $15 ?
Do you still sell the videos for the atlas?
Yes. Watch my recent video entitled. Tubalcain quarantine special shop video courses. Everything you need to know about ordering is in that video
I tried to go to your web site and got a list of links instead. Is it still up?
No, it is gone. Tell me what Video that was him so I can remove it
@@mrpete222 I will find it this evening. What I was after is the flash drive with all of the atlas lathe videos on it. I have recently acquired one in excellent shape all of the gears and lot of tooling and need to find as much info as I can.
The video is shop tips #236
Do yo know where i can find a lead screw for a th54 lathe. Do you by any chance have one.
EBay is your only hope
@@mrpete222 thank you
Hi Sir! What oil i should use?
Mr. Pete... I've been searching on the tube for a video on the 6" that craftsman made within the same series as this 12". Being very new to the lathe and the lack of youtube on my early 6"....I'm wondering if it's a lesser seen lathe or ?? My headstock matches your 12" case design exactly. Also looking for any leads as to early manufacturer offerings to my unit. Any help is appreciated. I'll load up some pics on my UA-cam channel Boxcar's Garage if your willing to check it out. Thanks for all you do!v/r Boxcar
Yes, send some pictures on your website. And tell me when they are there and how to find them Siri
Here you go Sir... packaged this up for your review and comment. Thanks in advance.ua-cam.com/video/K-r-X0imf74/v-deo.html
Hey Mr. Pete...did you check out the vid?
Where did you buy that belt?
I think it was the McMaster Carr
mrpete222 what width is the belt?
Does anyone know for sure if that's a 1/2 inch v belt or 5/8 ?
Did you ever find out?
@@christinepearson5788 I must have because I changed mine but it’s been 5 years so I honestly don’t remember lol. If it’s something important to your let me know and I’ll go measure it for you.
Yes, i just had my belt give up today, so if you have time over the next couple of days if you could measure. Not sure taking a pait of calipers to possibly original Atlas belt is going to give me best reading.
@@christinepearson5788 I’ll be home Monday and get back with you.
Why not just use a 3MT center?
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What happened to the website?
Gone belly up
Thanks for your quick reply. That's too bad about the website... hate to hear it. I have been watching your videos... have not come close to watching them all. I got a question that I haven't found a video for yet. Maybe you can help me? I have a Craftsman 101.214. It's a good machine everything is tight except one issue. When I go to make a cut... the chuck moves... it's got some play in it. Not sure if the spindle is wore out where it goes through the timken bearing... or if the inner ring of the bearing has been worn away? There's no play around spindle and bearing next to gears... just where spindle and bearing next to the chuck. Either way no matter how I adjust speed or feed or sharpen cutting tools, or adjust the angle I can't make a smooth cut. I will soon take it apart to see, but figured I ask you first before I even attempted to do so. What's you opinion on the matter? Replace the bearing? Attempt to make a new spindle? Haul it to the junk yard?Hmmmm...? I'd greatly appreciate any info you could give me. I dig your informative videos... better than machining school... more fun than people.
itried to go to your website tyo purchase videos and some type of hacking malware appeared
I do not have a website. Or at least not an active one. If you are interested in my instructional videos, all of the information is in a UA-cam promotional video. Please watch the video. Here is the title, search for it on UA-cam.
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Hey man where did u get your link belt and what size is it? Thanks
I've had different results using link belts on my Craftsmen 6x18 lathe. There were harmonics from the belts which showed in the work.
btw: I like how you marked the speeds under the belt cover.
You may have the belt too tight
I tried to go to your web site "WWW.mrpete222.com" and it seems to redirect me to something else. I am VERY much interested in purchasing all your lathe instructional courses, but can't find the place to do it. Is it still available? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
That website is not operational. I still have the video courses available. But I am presently traveling for two weeks. In several weeks I will have another promo video with all the details for ordering.
@@mrpete222Thanks for responding so fast, I'll look forward to the promo. Thanks again, enjoy your trip.