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We have 1 metal supplier in the area. Aluminum round stock is easily available there by the foot at very reasonable prices. Problem is, for the steel 2" stock, I had to buy a minimum around 10' (can't recall exact length) length. We do have a scrap yard where I have made some nice finds...

Thank's, Baron. Looks like something I would like to make. That is very generous of you to offer to make a drawing for me; but, it is not necessary at this time. I have made a tool post, but not quick change, for a 6" Craftsman I once had. I wanted to make another, larger, for the current...

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My lathe, a Select 816B, came with rocker style tool post and holders (see this thread for lathe details: Select 816 B Lathe Acquired Have various holders, including a boring bar. So far, I have only used the left hand, right hand, and cut-off holders. To me, they seem plenty rigid. I did do...

As an update, I ended up purchasing a new Shars 5" 3 jaw chuck and a backplate. Should arrive next week. The back plate is machined with holes; but, I will have to cut to fit the shoulder. Chuck comes with 2 sets of jaws.

Richard, here is a link to a copy of what may be the instructions for this milling attachment (says 500a, and 500a does not appear anywhere on my milling attachment-see intial post). Atlas Press Co. - Publication Reprints - #500A Milling Attachment // Bulletin 500A-1 | VintageMachinery.org I...

Eastern Idaho. Way on the opposite end of your location, Richard. I would love to move to the Couer D' Alene area.

Certainly is a specialty item that is waiting for the person who has specifically been looking for one.

I am selling an Atlas lathe milling attachment. Appears that it could be model # 500A. Pictures show other numbers (10-501, 10-502, and 8188, if I see it correctly) on item, but not 500A. I have never used it (obtained with a used lathe), and don't foresee a use for me in the future. Appears to...

John, Thanks, I will certainly use that method next time. Great method. I wish I would have thought of it before the pounding.

I did get it all together today, and even had time to do a few test cuts. Ran nicely. No heating of any significance of the bearings. Maybe the old grease that was solidified was causing the overheating. Runs a little quieter, probably because of the bushing in the pulley and new belts. I really...

BaronJ, I do think that the grease can escape. There was grease that was escaping on both the front and rear bearings. The reason it can escape on this lathe is that there are no seals. There is just a cover plate, which, if removed, allows one to see the roller ends.

No circular depression at all. There is a # on the face: "6612-1", the jaws also each have the # "016397". The face and the jaws of course also have #'s 1 to 3 on them. One the back of the chuck is where it states "Made in England". It has only 1 key insert on the perimeter.

No name brand; but, there are numbers. As to manufacturer, only says made in England. Good idea. I will try to find it by the numbers.

As to the chuck, it is in very good condition. It is also very accurate. That is why I would like new jaws for it, as opposed to another chuck. The soft jaws idea may be a worthwhile option that I will research further. Thank's BaronJ and Norman. As to the grease on the spindle bearings, that...

Got all the belts off. Will buy new ones tomorrow in hopes it will all be back up and running tomorrow. Another issue. As you can see in my initial post, the 3 jaw chuck only has the outside set of jaws. Are currently available inside jaws interchangeable? In other words, if I find jaws for a...

BaronJ. I am very pleased that your assessment of the bearings was correct. The smaller rear bearing was a little over $40.00. Unknown as to the front bearing which is larger since it was never removed; but, it would have been more money. Now that I have taken it apart one, it should not be...

Alright, went to the bearing house and they recommended a machinist who I met with today at his shop. He said the bearings looked good. He concluded that the cast iron of the pulley had a built in collar on the outboard end that had worn out, and that a bronze bushing had to be inserted. I...

Shopshoe, cannot get at it from the back. It would have to be from the front in the cavity between the race and the headstock casting. You can kind of see the cavity in the last photo. I will keep you all posted. going to the bearing supply house this morning. John, the bearing house has bronze...

You were correct. I was initially referring to the bearings; but, when I noticed all the play in the pulley to spindle fit, I decided I needed to tear it down to have a look. Is it possible that the loose fit may be designed for proper engagement of the back gear? Like I say, the parts diagram...