Thanks for the video! I’m about to pick up a new to me Craftsman Commercial 12” lathe. I found your video while doing some research and the video is a huge help. I don’t think my lathe needs spindle bearings yet, but when it does, I’ll know what to do. I actually just moved to mid-coast Maine where I’m setting up my small wood-shop/machine shop with a garage. I’m in a 30x48 timber frame barn that’s been finished off as a workshop. The gentleman who worked so hard to build this barn passed away a while back and luckily I’ve been able to find a lot of pictures from his hay days, and I’m proud to continue on his legacy of both woodworking and machinist work in this barn. Keep up the great work!

@MaineMachinist

2 жыл бұрын

That all sounds very exciting. I’m originally from the Mid Coast area myself, not far from the Augusta/Gardiner area. If you have any questions about the Atlas/Craftsman don’t hesitate to reach out. Thanks for watching!

Beautiful tutorial. Thank you! I'm having problems with my Atlas/Craftsman lathe, and suspect that my spindle may be bent. I am probably going to remove it to measure it and confirm. This is a great help!

@MaineMachinist

8 ай бұрын

Did you find out what the trouble was? I can’t imagine a spindle bending without some serious crash taking place

@Donorcyclist

8 ай бұрын

@@MaineMachinist it may be a bent spindle, but I haven't made the time yet to pull it apart and check, yet. Soon, though...

Nice work. Thanks for sharing.

@MaineMachinist

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Great video, thanks for sharing. The oiling system appears to be simple but what happens when the cavities fill up with oil? The lack of lipped oil seals on the shafts will allow oil to leak out and make a mess or is this method used to constantly circulate fresh oil through the system?

@MaineMachinist

2 жыл бұрын

It basically is designed to allow the oil to flow through. It is surprising less messy than you might expect though.

What size bearings od 3"x1-1/2"id

I read recently, that is not a set screw on the pully. Only used to remove and add oil and then reinstalled, but not against the shaft.

@MaineMachinist

Жыл бұрын

I no longer have this machine, but I believe there were two set screws. One was a true set screw, while the other was an oil hole with an alien screw that you removed to add a drop of oil. My Logan 922 has that exact same system, and I believe the Atlas did as well, if I recall….

Maybe I missed it but what size bearings/part numbers did you use for your replacement. Where can I find that info if you don’t remember. Thanks again

@MaineMachinist

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Steve, I’m sorry I didn’t get to this sooner. The bearings and races I used in this video are all Timken part numbers and are available on Amazon 14125A; 16150; 14276B; 16284B

Now with the new bearing in you can turn yourself a f-in tripod 😂

@MaineMachinist

Жыл бұрын

Come on now

@therealme613

Жыл бұрын

@@MaineMachinist I’m kidding 😂 love the channel …✌️❤️&🔦

@MaineMachinist

Жыл бұрын

@@therealme613 lol thanks for watching, I appreciate it

I wish that I would have found one of these when I decided to build my live steamer. I bought a Chinese 9" machine and it worked but I would have loved to have a American machine.

@MaineMachinist

2 жыл бұрын

The prices seem to have gone up drastically in the past few years.