Craftsman Lathe 101-06260
I have dug out my Dad's Craftsman (101-06260) lathe that he purchased in the 40's. I know about ABC but sentiment still prevails. I've cleaned it up, sharpened the tools but I only have one center drive and it is in dreadful shape. I believe the taper is Brown and Sharpe #7 (it's not MT #2). I considered reaming the existing taper to MT #2. The large end of the existing taper is smaller than MT #2 but the small end of the existing taper is larger than the small end of MT #2. Therefore, after reaming, the mating surface of a new MT #2 drive would be less than the length of the drive resulting in, possibly, not sufficient friction surface to hold the drive under power. Any suggestions on replacing the drive?
Manual (??) and other info
James,
Sorry it took me so long to find (hopefully) some information for you.
I think Atlas was the name of the company that made Sears lathes back in the day...
I found a manual for an Atlas Lathe that was also sold under the Craftsman brand name. I am not sure if this yours or not...
http://www.ozarkwoodworker.com/item/...-parts-manual/
I hope that is your lathe... if not I am still looking in my roundabout way :D:D
Also the Old Wood Working Machines website has a bunch of folks who love the old iron and is a place to do some research in, also.
http://www.owwm.org/
Hope that helps you out a bit... Don't give it up yet!!
Troy
manual for the 101-06260 lathe
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Originally Posted by
James David
I have dug out my Dad's Craftsman (101-06260) lathe that he purchased in the 40's. I know about ABC but sentiment still prevails. I've cleaned it up, sharpened the tools but I only have one center drive and it is in dreadful shape. I believe the taper is Brown and Sharpe #7 (it's not MT #2). I considered reaming the existing taper to MT #2. The large end of the existing taper is smaller than MT #2 but the small end of the existing taper is larger than the small end of MT #2. Therefore, after reaming, the mating surface of a new MT #2 drive would be less than the length of the drive resulting in, possibly, not sufficient friction surface to hold the drive under power. Any suggestions on replacing the drive?
Do you happen to have a copy of the owners manual for the lathe? I would be happy to pay you for a copy, as I have tried to find one even over in England with no luck. Thanks. Gregg