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Manufactured/Badged by:
Sears | Craftsman
Chicago, IL

True Manufacturer:
Atlas Press Co., Kalamazoo, MI

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Wood Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Lathe, Wood
Machine Size:	10" x 36"
Submitted By:	Brian Kachadurian

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	101.06260
Date of Manufacturer:	1939-1940 (est)
Serial Number:	L10-466
Last Updated	1/24/2017 6:37:10 AM

Comments:

>>MACHINE<<
Craftsman heavy duty ball bearing 10x36 wood lathe, built by Atlas Press.
The tool rest assembly was included but not shown.

>>HISTORY<<
Obtained locally through a private sale, in October 2012.
Previous owner obtained this machine through an auction.
Missing original Craftsman logo tag.
No further history known.

Obtained Craftsman logo tag, bed extension, additional tool rest, wrench, 4-jaw independent chuck, chisels, matching period blue motor, and Sears Dunlap wrench through various transactions.

Update-Feb 2016:
Installed a replacement Craftsman logo tag from a same model machine.
Removed index pin and installed missing 3/16" diameter detent ball on spring inside cross-drilled bore.
Disassembled headstock to replace original oil lubricated SKF 6205 ball bearings and drive belt.
Installed new SKF 6205LL sealed bearings and a 4L320 V-belt.
Original bearings and spindle had five .008" thick shims between the inboard bearing and retainer.
Added 1½"x1"x.053" thick machine bushing between the pulley and inboard bearing spacer.
Then added one of the original .008" shims between the inboard bearing and retainer to get the recommended gap and subsequent preload. (The original shims would not remove the axial play, when reassembled.)
Used a 1"-8tpi threading die to clean up the inboard spindle nose (it was slightly oversize).
Test run with a Dunlap 1/3 hp 1750 rpm motor, 5" cone pulley, and Craftsman floating motor mount.
Runs very smooth.

UPDATE-August 2016:
Set up on a Craftsman steel workbench.
Craftsman 115.6962 ½ hp 1750 rpm motor on floating rail.

Photo 1:

Comments: Headstock end
Source: iPhone 6S camera - existing light

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Photo 2:

Comments: Center rest, matching period set of Craftsman chisels and future replacement motor
Source: iPhone 6S camera - existing light

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Photo 3:

Comments: Inside headstock. Now with replacement sealed ball bearings, I no longer have to lube the oil caps.
Source: iPhone 6S camera with flash

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Photo 4:

Comments: Tag on backside of bed.
Source: Nikon CoolPix, existing light

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Comments: Bed extension, 4-jaw independent chuck, original wrench (left on bed), Sears Dunlap wrench
Source: iPhone 6S camera - existing light

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