[Lathe] Q about Craftsman 101/Atlas 618 milling cutter holder (draw bar)

[Bill L.]

I have both lathes, 109 has MT0 on bothe ends.
Bill L.

 

[pdentrem]

Ok check here. Looks like the 2120 maybe plain brg version and the 21408 is Timken brg. Neither are Dunlop.
It seems to me that that drawbar should fit your lathe. Compare the Dunlop to the Craftsman/Atlas, links at top of page.

http://www.lathes.co.uk/craftsman/page6.html

 

[pdentrem]

Your atlas is a #2 on the spindel and #1 on the tail stock.
Bill L.

Thanks for the clarification. One of my friends has a 618 but he is sleeping and so should I!

 

[Bill L.]

I wish mine had the broze bushings,thay are much better than roller bearings.
Bill L.

 

[pdentrem]

I first use a SB with babbit brgs and it was a learning experience on how to shim the caps to get the right running.
Roller or ball brgs spindles have to be setup and test run and readjusted for temp changes but I am fine with them.

 

[auto.pilot]

I think I figured it out.

My drawbar looks like the one shown in this ebay auction:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/6-Atlas-618...DRAW-BAR-EXCELLENT-/220947634336#ht_500wt_922

Notice it says for Atlas MK2, which can be found here:
http://www.lathes.co.uk/craftsman/page7.html

The MK2 is a totally different lathe, introduced in 1972. Since it won't fit my lathe, off to ebay it goes. I didn't pay much, so hopefully it has some value.

thanks

Jim

 

[pdentrem]

They tend to be worth a fair bit. I sold one for Atlas 10" and got 250 for it. No questions asked. Clausing lists the 10" for over 500!

 

[auto.pilot]

Huh??? I'm just selling the drawbar and tapered collet holder, not the lathe. I sure hope it's worth big money. thx jim

 

[Bill L.]

hi jim,the mark II had mt2 and mt1 .I have one of them to.

Bill L.

 

[Bill L.]

The draw bar should be a 3/8 16 thread.I dont know about your holder,might be home made..Bill L.