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by Rex
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: 767

Re: WTB Rockwell vertical milling machine

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.
by Rex
Sat Oct 21, 2023 8:19 am
Forum: Lathes
Topic: Motor for my Craftsman 101.07301
Replies: 7
Views: 2913

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.
by Rex
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...
by Rex
Sat Jun 24, 2023 7:40 am
Forum: Lathes
Topic: Wiring help please
Replies: 26
Views: 6329

Re: Wiring help please

That sure does not look compatible with U.S. power systems.
by Rex
Sat Jun 24, 2023 7:34 am
Forum: Lathes
Topic: Motor for my Craftsman 101.07301
Replies: 7
Views: 2913

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 ...
by Rex
Sat Jun 24, 2023 7:30 am
Forum: Lathes
Topic: Show us your lathe!
Replies: 597
Views: 352638

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...
by Rex
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...
by Rex
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...
by Rex
Fri Feb 10, 2023 11:39 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Mitutoyo Digital Caliper
Replies: 23
Views: 3929

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.
by Rex
Fri Feb 10, 2023 9:22 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Mitutoyo Digital Caliper
Replies: 23
Views: 3929

Re: Mitutoyo Digital Caliper

tornitore45 wrote: Fri Feb 10, 2023 8:56 am Thanks. Be interested to try the fix.
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
by Rex
Fri Feb 10, 2023 8:51 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Mitutoyo Digital Caliper
Replies: 23
Views: 3929

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...
by Rex
Fri Jan 20, 2023 2:56 pm
Forum: The Junk Drawer
Topic: New bulbs for the shop
Replies: 8
Views: 3000

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...