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I recently acquired an old Craftsman lathe. Its the same as the one my
dad had in high school, so it is late 30s to early 40s vintage. Its the dark blue with the cast iron bed. I am looking for the cast cover that goes over the pulleys. The lathe is complete with everything else. I could not find a part number anywhere. Any help would be greatly appreciated. While I'm on the subject, I believe that the centers are a #1 morse taper. I could also use a live center for it. Someday I may want a face place to do bowls too! Grant |
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Grant:
Congradulations on your purchase, its a workable lathe for the beginner and will serve you well until you want to turn large objects. Your new-old lathe is argueably better than most of the mini lathes on the market. I bought the same lathe at a garage sale quite a few years ago. It was my first lathe and it started me on my quest for the perfect form and the easiest way to sharpen lathe tools. I didn't realize how dark a blue the paint was originally until your post, I looked tonight and yes under the cover where the sun didn't fade it out it was very dark blue. I guess I didn't realize I had an antique in my shop. As far as part numbers, I can't help; and I promised the lathe to my son a number of years ago, so you can't have the cover. It should not be a big deal to fabricate a plexiglass or wooden cover to keep the dust, dirt and shavings out of the oil caps, bearings, belt area The good news is a lot of companies sell 3/4" and #1 MT accessories. I purchased a spur center and a live center from Grizzley and I've seen similar products from others. I still use the #1 centers I bought for the Craftsman when I want to turn small pieces on my Rockwell, I just use the reducers I bought to adapt up to #2. Face plates are available from a number of sources so look for a good price, the internet is great for this. Wear eye protection, better yet wear face protection Remember your lungs, especially when sanding Use sharp tools Its not a race, slow down and enjoy Grant Beagles wrote: I recently acquired an old Craftsman lathe. Its the same as the one my dad had in high school, so it is late 30s to early 40s vintage. Its the dark blue with the cast iron bed. I am looking for the cast cover that goes over the pulleys. The lathe is complete with everything else. I could not find a part number anywhere. Any help would be greatly appreciated. While I'm on the subject, I believe that the centers are a #1 morse taper. I could also use a live center for it. Someday I may want a face place to do bowls too! Grant |
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Grant Beagles wrote in message ...
I recently acquired an old Craftsman lathe. Its the same as the one my dad had in high school, so it is late 30s to early 40s vintage. Its the dark blue with the cast iron bed. I am looking for the cast cover that goes over the pulleys. The lathe is complete with everything else. I could not find a part number anywhere. Any help would be greatly appreciated. While I'm on the subject, I believe that the centers are a #1 morse taper. I could also use a live center for it. Someday I may want a face place to do bowls too! Grant ******************************** Hi, Sears will probably be your best bet for accessories for your lathe. Your's will probably have either a 3/4"X16tpi spindle with a Morse taper # 1, or a 1"X8tpi with #2 MT. The venerable monotube lathe was the smaller of those sizes and their new 15" has the larger size. Most of their stores that carry large power tools have a selection of these accessories, and the price is really great. You can get spur centers, screw chucks, tail cup and live centers, and faceplates. They also have tools but they are carbon steel and less than you would want for any regular use. If you aren't near a a big Sears, they have these parts in their tool catalog. Happy hunting, Ken Moon Webberville, TX. |
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I Live in the Dallas area, so I can get to a Sears. I'm pretty sure
that the cast part isn't available any longer, but its worth a try. I have the Craftsman tools that my dad used. I tuned them up on my Tormek. Now I just need to set up the lathe! I'll need to investigate the taper. Both centers are stuck. I need to get some liquid wrench and use my brass mallet sparingly! A number 2 taper would be nice, since it seems that it is more common. Thanks everyone for the terrific advice! Grant Ken Moon wrote: Grant Beagles wrote in message ... I recently acquired an old Craftsman lathe. Its the same as the one my dad had in high school, so it is late 30s to early 40s vintage. Its the dark blue with the cast iron bed. I am looking for the cast cover that goes over the pulleys. The lathe is complete with everything else. I could not find a part number anywhere. Any help would be greatly appreciated. While I'm on the subject, I believe that the centers are a #1 morse taper. I could also use a live center for it. Someday I may want a face place to do bowls too! Grant ******************************** Hi, Sears will probably be your best bet for accessories for your lathe. Your's will probably have either a 3/4"X16tpi spindle with a Morse taper # 1, or a 1"X8tpi with #2 MT. The venerable monotube lathe was the smaller of those sizes and their new 15" has the larger size. Most of their stores that carry large power tools have a selection of these accessories, and the price is really great. You can get spur centers, screw chucks, tail cup and live centers, and faceplates. They also have tools but they are carbon steel and less than you would want for any regular use. If you aren't near a a big Sears, they have these parts in their tool catalog. Happy hunting, Ken Moon Webberville, TX. |
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One further comment! Ken made a "disparaging" remark about carbon steel
tools with which I disagree. They are excellent learning tools for a beginner. Both for use on your turnings and learning the different sharpening grinds and techniques. I am still using my original Sears Craftsman set that I got with my SC tubular lathe about ten years ago, so I guess that makes me a beginner still! But I am just a hobbyist turner and every day at the lathe is a new experience to me! *G* I removed the metal shielding from part of the headstock to accommodate my new pulley (sheave?) arrangement with the new 2 horse, 3phase motor. The original 3/4 hp just wasn't powerful enough for some of my chunks of wood. So now I have a modified, Formula One SC! I suspect that JJ got a little nervous when he heard about the mods. Hell, even Serious Lathes went out of business! *G* Leif "Grant Beagles" wrote in message ... I Live in the Dallas area, so I can get to a Sears. I'm pretty sure that the cast part isn't available any longer, but its worth a try. I have the Craftsman tools that my dad used. I tuned them up on my Tormek. Now I just need to set up the lathe! I'll need to investigate the taper. Both centers are stuck. I need to get some liquid wrench and use my brass mallet sparingly! A number 2 taper would be nice, since it seems that it is more common. Thanks everyone for the terrific advice! Grant Ken Moon wrote: Grant Beagles wrote in message ... I recently acquired an old Craftsman lathe. Its the same as the one my dad had in high school, so it is late 30s to early 40s vintage. Its the dark blue with the cast iron bed. I am looking for the cast cover that goes over the pulleys. The lathe is complete with everything else. I could not find a part number anywhere. Any help would be greatly appreciated. While I'm on the subject, I believe that the centers are a #1 morse taper. I could also use a live center for it. Someday I may want a face place to do bowls too! Grant ******************************** Hi, Sears will probably be your best bet for accessories for your lathe. Your's will probably have either a 3/4"X16tpi spindle with a Morse taper # 1, or a 1"X8tpi with #2 MT. The venerable monotube lathe was the smaller of those sizes and their new 15" has the larger size. Most of their stores that carry large power tools have a selection of these accessories, and the price is really great. You can get spur centers, screw chucks, tail cup and live centers, and faceplates. They also have tools but they are carbon steel and less than you would want for any regular use. If you aren't near a a big Sears, they have these parts in their tool catalog. Happy hunting, Ken Moon Webberville, TX. |
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