Harry, you might also want to include Centex in your search. Predecessor to the Rockwell (Rockwell bought Centex), head and drive system is different.
Less common but they do turn up.
Good luck.
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- Mon Jan 29, 2024 10:37 am
- Forum: Buy, Sell, Trade, Wanted, Free!
- Topic: Bought one this last Sunday - WTB Rockwell vertical milling machine
- Replies: 6
- Views: 769
- Sat Oct 21, 2023 8:19 am
- Forum: Lathes
- Topic: Motor for my Craftsman 101.07301
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2924
Re: Motor for my Craftsman 101.07301
I'm sure the OP has solved his problem by now. Yesterday I noticed I still have an original Atlas-branded 1/3 HP motor as was sold originally with these lathes. If anyone else is looking PM me.
- Sun Jun 25, 2023 7:56 am
- Forum: Lathes
- Topic: Adjustable chucks
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2322
Re: Adjustable chucks
I prefer chucks with 4 adjusting screws, because you can dial them in closer than with 3 screws. The adjust true chucks that I have used with 3 screws will only let you dial in to .0005" and no closer. I saw no difference in results, but I'm not very good with a 4-jaw like some are. I can't th...
- Sat Jun 24, 2023 7:40 am
- Forum: Lathes
- Topic: Wiring help please
- Replies: 26
- Views: 6331
Re: Wiring help please
That sure does not look compatible with U.S. power systems.
- Sat Jun 24, 2023 7:34 am
- Forum: Lathes
- Topic: Motor for my Craftsman 101.07301
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2924
Re: Motor for my Craftsman 101.07301
That 07301 Atlas is the early 618 with bronze sleeve bearings. The later 618s had tapered roller bearings. Most of these seem to end up with 1/2HP motors, but the manual recommends 1/3 HP, which is plenty. The OP has a friction issue if that motor won't run it. disconnecting the belt and turning it ...
- Sat Jun 24, 2023 7:30 am
- Forum: Lathes
- Topic: Show us your lathe!
- Replies: 597
- Views: 352871
Re: Show us your lathe!
I don't know if I've played this one, so here's mine: Logan 9B-28-1 is my "home" lathe, I found this in a backyard covered by a ragged tarp and rusty as heck. I spent around 2 years getting it back in shape. Turned out there was a very unworn machine under the rust. I have since mounted th...
- Sat Jun 24, 2023 7:03 am
- Forum: Lathes
- Topic: Adjustable chucks
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2322
Re: Adjustable chucks
Thanks Harold. I was about to post this on a FB group, but I decided I'd rather support this forum with my content than Mark Zuckerburg. I reached out to Pratt-Burnerd to see if they sell outside jaws for this chuck. I am not even sure if this is the same company, but I'll see what they say. I do kn...
- Fri Jun 23, 2023 8:41 pm
- Forum: Lathes
- Topic: Adjustable chucks
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2322
Adjustable chucks
I have had Buck Adjust-tru chucks on my lathes for years, 6" on my 11" Logan PM, 5" on the Logan 9B, and a 4" on my minilathe. They serve my needs very well. Hard to beat a 3-jaw that you can adjust to .001" TIR. adjustment is a bit fussy, and I chase my tail quite a bit get...
- Fri Feb 10, 2023 11:39 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Mitutoyo Digital Caliper
- Replies: 23
- Views: 3932
Re: Mitutoyo Digital Caliper
The Mitutoyo are pretty much the gold standard in industry.
That said, everyone should be aware that there are some very good Chinese counterfeits of this tool. Google it for ways to identify them.
That said, everyone should be aware that there are some very good Chinese counterfeits of this tool. Google it for ways to identify them.
- Fri Feb 10, 2023 9:22 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Mitutoyo Digital Caliper
- Replies: 23
- Views: 3932
Re: Mitutoyo Digital Caliper
FOUND IT! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQyncNYq0Rw
You just close the caliper and press the "ORIGIN" button with a ballpoint pen or similar. Done
- Fri Feb 10, 2023 8:51 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Mitutoyo Digital Caliper
- Replies: 23
- Views: 3932
Re: Mitutoyo Digital Caliper
After dead batteries and one that require constant zero (it comes to life with 0.439) I switched to vernier type. I made a living in electronic but I am not a fan of commercial electronic. There is a simple fix for that zero issue. I fixed mine a few years ago with a button sequence, though I've si...
- Fri Jan 20, 2023 2:56 pm
- Forum: The Junk Drawer
- Topic: New bulbs for the shop
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3006
Re: New bulbs for the shop
One thing I learned is to mix the color temperatures. My overheads are 8-ft "daylight" at 5K or 6K. My task lighting is re-purposed track lights with 3K yellowish color. These are far enough up that you get a nice median on the bench or machine. Makes the entire shop more pleasant. I do th...