lathe disassembly...

[tlcff8]

I am trying to get the spindle out of my old Craftsman/Atlas lathe, do any of you have a repair manual or how do you do it?

 

[KJ Cues]

I'd suggest you call-in a friend who is considerably more mechanically inclined than yourself. If you don't know what you're doing you could do some damage. Not trying to be smart, just honest.

 

[tlcff8]

thanks...

Thanks KJ you are right. I did get it apart, no damage. Thanks! Now time to steam clean and put back together! One more step closer to making dust!

 

[Michael Webb]

You can always find some good info here too
http://www.owwm.com/

 

[poolstixx]

Did i read that right? You are going to steam clean a machinist lathe?

 

[DaveK]

You can always find some good info here too
http://www.owwm.com/

Thanks for posting this Mike, it looks like a wonderful site. Nothing really on the Atlas 6" which is what I am interested in (just started a restoration myself ), but good info on the 9" and Atlas in general.

Dave

 

[DaveK]

Did i read that right? You are going to steam clean a machinist lathe?

Let's hope it has babbit bearings, not the Timkin version

Dave

 

[Michael Webb]

This may also help
http://www.lathes.co.uk/

 

[tlcff8]

no...

I am not steam cleaning it, just using a degreaser. What kind of grease do I need to relube the tapered roller bearings?

Is there a place like AZ that would have answers to these questions?

 

[Dave38]

I am trying to get the spindle out of my old Craftsman/Atlas lathe, do any of you have a repair manual or how do you do it?

Pm me, I may have some pdf's that may be of assistance. What model do you have?
Dave