Metalworking question - Did I get screwed?
 

I recently found a milling attachment for my Atlas lathe in a used tool
emporium.

It was missing the two square-head bolts that hold things in the vise.

I paid $25.00 US (Twenty-five dollars) for the tool.

Did I get screwed?



(Now removing tongue from cheek.)

Metalworking question - Did I get screwed?
 

* wrote:
I recently found a milling attachment for my Atlas lathe in a used tool
emporium.

It was missing the two square-head bolts that hold things in the vise.

I paid $25.00 US (Twenty-five dollars) for the tool.

Did I get screwed?



(Now removing tongue from cheek.)



If you can't see $25 PLUS two bolts in the attachment send it on to me
and I'll return your $25 PLUS shipping! ;-)

Seriously, how much trouble is it to get two replacement bolts? Surely
someone will stock them. You may need to know the diameter, length,
thread type, etc. Then I'd bet you can get them from McMaster Carr.
http://www.mcmaster.com/

Al

Metalworking question - Did I get screwed?
 

On Apr 16, 8:29*am, "*" wrote:
I recently found a milling attachment for my Atlas lathe in a used tool
emporium.

It was missing the two square-head bolts that hold things in the vise.

I paid $25.00 US *(Twenty-five dollars) for the tool.

Did I get screwed?

You did if you expect it to make your lathe a decent milling machine.

Missing screws is better than mushroomed screws that won't come out.

Metalworking question - Did I get screwed?
 

"*" wrote:


I recently found a milling attachment for my Atlas lathe in a used tool
emporium.

It was missing the two square-head bolts that hold things in the vise.

I paid $25.00 US (Twenty-five dollars) for the tool.

Did I get screwed?



(Now removing tongue from cheek.)


I'm thinking this was a gloat. Am I right?

Wes
--
"Additionally as a security officer, I carry a gun to protect
government officials but my life isn't worth protecting at home
in their eyes." Dick Anthony Heller

Metalworking question - Did I get screwed?
 

A related topic, sort of the inverse of what the OP asked.

I have a mill, but no lathe.

I splurged once and bought a lathe chuck with R8 backing. I found out
that I could actually perform the most basic milling operations, such
as using a cutoff blade and reducing diameters. This chuck was already
useful once. Just curious if anyone else tried it.

i

Metalworking question - Did I get screwed?
 

Wes wrote in article
...
"*" wrote:


I recently found a milling attachment for my Atlas lathe in a used tool
emporium.

It was missing the two square-head bolts that hold things in the vise.

I paid $25.00 US (Twenty-five dollars) for the tool.

Did I get screwed?



(Now removing tongue from cheek.)


I'm thinking this was a gloat. Am I right?

Wes


Guilty as charged....VBG

Metalworking question - Did I get screwed?
 

Jim Wilkins wrote in article
...
On Apr 16, 8:29*am, "*" wrote:
I recently found a milling attachment for my Atlas lathe in a used tool
emporium.

It was missing the two square-head bolts that hold things in the vise.

I paid $25.00 US *(Twenty-five dollars) for the tool.

Did I get screwed?

You did if you expect it to make your lathe a decent milling machine.

Missing screws is better than mushroomed screws that won't come out.

----------

Naw...I have a milling machine.

I just couldn't pass up this bargain.

Metalworking question - Did I get screwed?
 

Al Patrick wrote in article
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* wrote:
I recently found a milling attachment for my Atlas lathe in a used tool
emporium.

It was missing the two square-head bolts that hold things in the vise.

I paid $25.00 US (Twenty-five dollars) for the tool.

Did I get screwed?



(Now removing tongue from cheek.)



If you can't see $25 PLUS two bolts in the attachment send it on to me
and I'll return your $25 PLUS shipping! ;-)

Seriously, how much trouble is it to get two replacement bolts? Surely
someone will stock them. You may need to know the diameter, length,
thread type, etc. Then I'd bet you can get them from McMaster Carr.
http://www.mcmaster.com/

Al



I have a source for the screws - 3/8" USS x 3-1/2" square head.

Metalworking question - Did I get screwed?
 

On Apr 16, 8:05*pm, Ignoramus12441 ignoramus12...@NOSPAM.
12441.invalid wrote:
A related topic, sort of the inverse of what the OP asked.

I have a mill, but no lathe.

I splurged once and bought a lathe chuck with R8 backing. I found out
that I could actually perform the most basic milling operations, such
as using a cutoff blade and reducing diameters. This chuck was already
useful once. Just curious if anyone else tried it.

i

I've run a model shop at electronics companies that don't have or need
a lathe, and used the mill to shorten or turn down standoffs a few
times. The only problem I noticed was the bit shifting in the vise.

Jim Wilkins

Metalworking question - Did I get screwed?
 

On Apr 17, 5:25*am, "*" wrote:
...
Naw...I have a milling machine.

I just couldn't pass up this bargain.

The best bargain I ever found was a Starrett Last Word tagged
"pressure gage $7"

Jim Wilkins

Metalworking question - Did I get screwed?
 

Ignoramus12441 wrote:

I have a mill, but no lathe.

I splurged once and bought a lathe chuck with R8 backing. I found out
that I could actually perform the most basic milling operations, such
as using a cutoff blade and reducing diameters. This chuck was already
useful once. Just curious if anyone else tried it.


I've turned pins using collets in my bridgeport, bits in the mill vise.
Great minds think a like ;)

Wes
--
"Additionally as a security officer, I carry a gun to protect
government officials but my life isn't worth protecting at home
in their eyes." Dick Anthony Heller

Metalworking question - Did I get screwed?
 

"*" wrote:

Guilty as charged....VBG

Well, since I wasn't looking for one for myself, congrats!

Wes

Metalworking question - Did I get screwed?
 

Not at all.

I suppose it is a tool post milling attachment. I have one for my
Sheldon. It isn't all that bad of a tool, but a real mill beats it.

The nice thing is cutting slots and stuff once something is turned.

Martin

Martin H. Eastburn
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TSRA, Endowed; NRA LOH & Patron Member, Golden Eagle, Patriot's Medal.
NRA Second Amendment Task Force Charter Founder
IHMSA and NRA Metallic Silhouette maker & member.
http://lufkinced.com/


* wrote:
I recently found a milling attachment for my Atlas lathe in a used tool
emporium.

It was missing the two square-head bolts that hold things in the vise.

I paid $25.00 US (Twenty-five dollars) for the tool.

Did I get screwed?



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Metalworking question - Did I get screwed?
 

On 2008-04-17, Wes wrote:
Ignoramus12441 wrote:

I have a mill, but no lathe.

I splurged once and bought a lathe chuck with R8 backing. I found out
that I could actually perform the most basic turning operations, such
as using a cutoff blade and reducing diameters. This chuck was already
useful once. Just curious if anyone else tried it.


I've turned pins using collets in my bridgeport, bits in the mill
vise. Great minds think a like ;)

Yes, I kept the lathe bit in the vise. It is nice to have a R8 chuck,
however. They are not that expensive. $69 plus shipping.

i

Metalworking question - Did I get screwed?
 

Ignoramus15242 wrote:

Yes, I kept the lathe bit in the vise. It is nice to have a R8 chuck,
however. They are not that expensive. $69 plus shipping.

i

Hey Iggy,

http://www.use-enco.com/CGI/INLMK3?PMK0NO=906327

I see Jacobs taper and 5C but not R8.
Where did you buy yours from?

--Winston

Metalworking question - Did I get screwed?
 

On 2008-04-18, Winston wrote:
Ignoramus15242 wrote:

Yes, I kept the lathe bit in the vise. It is nice to have a R8 chuck,
however. They are not that expensive. $69 plus shipping.

i

Hey Iggy,

http://www.use-enco.com/CGI/INLMK3?PMK0NO=906327

I see Jacobs taper and 5C but not R8.
Where did you buy yours from?


See ebay item 300216542264. I believe that I bought my chuck from
another ebay seller, but I know this guy also (bought something else
from him) and he is OK. I am only a satisfied customer, no other
relation to the seller.

i

Metalworking question - Did I get screwed?
 

Ignoramus15242 wrote:

Hey Iggy,

http://www.use-enco.com/CGI/INLMK3?PMK0NO=906327

I see Jacobs taper and 5C but not R8.
Where did you buy yours from?



See ebay item 300216542264. I believe that I bought my chuck from
another ebay seller, but I know this guy also (bought something else
from him) and he is OK. I am only a satisfied customer, no other
relation to the seller.

Got it!
Thanks, Iggy!

--Winston

Metalworking question - Did I get screwed?
 

On 2008-04-18, Winston wrote:
Ignoramus15242 wrote:

Hey Iggy,

http://www.use-enco.com/CGI/INLMK3?PMK0NO=906327

I see Jacobs taper and 5C but not R8.
Where did you buy yours from?



See ebay item 300216542264. I believe that I bought my chuck from
another ebay seller, but I know this guy also (bought something else
from him) and he is OK. I am only a satisfied customer, no other
relation to the seller.

Got it!
Thanks, Iggy!


This chuck, works as advertised. Has two sets of jaws, also.

i