Quick Change Tool Post on old Craftsman 101 / Atlas 618 lathe

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2 жыл бұрын

Installing a Shars Quick Change Tool Holder Post on my old Craftsman/Atlas 101/618 lathe. How to DIY. Home hobbyist machine tools. Hopefully of interest to others with old vintage Craftsman / Atlas or other small hobbyist sized metal lathes considering the same upgrade.

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@TheShadeTreeFixitMan

Thanks for this video, I was wondering how I was going to adapt my new tool post to fit my old lathe. Blessings to you!

@user-ho4nw5sf3w

Love to play with that for awhile. I spent a life time running both engine and turret lathes. You don't do that if you don't enjoy it. My one regret of old age. I didn't have some small machines and a place to use them.

@swordfish1120 2 жыл бұрын

Nice job on the T-nut. I did the same using a Dremel, Milwaukee bandsaw, a file and a belt sander. It fits just fine. Who needs a mill! 😎

@MicksWorkshop 2 жыл бұрын

A great upgrade. Using my lathe without the QCTP or DRO would be a lot less pleasant. Just found your channel and subscribed.

@desertvet1990

Which specific quick change tool did you purchase? I’m looking on their website and it has three or four different styles. I am new to this lathe as I just purchased it and would like to put a quick change on it

@markkoons7488 Жыл бұрын

Your handles look like the work of the same wrecking crew that handled my lathe. Did they extend full service to the covers too?

@jeffbrowne6655 2 жыл бұрын

Which model of Shars is this? I have a craftsman 101.

@johnbroadbent9034 2 жыл бұрын

use your lathe as a mill

@Jimmyturner1942 Жыл бұрын

You don’t have a full range of turning the way you did it. You have to mill the cross slide back a little so the square tool post will turn 180. I an add photos if you would like.