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Thanks again - good to know. Since joining this group, I have been provided with a wealth of information that has been EXTREMELY HELPFUL - Thanks again for all the support.

Great tips, thanks. I’m wondering where one would to compare serial numbers with catalogue numbers to authenticate year of manufacture? In response to your comment about parts for Clausing/Atlas being pricey, if the model purchased is in good shape you shouldn’t need many parts. In your...

I am looking at a Craftsman metal working lathe and am wondering what anyone can tell me about them, i.e. 1. Were all Craftsman lathes made by Atlas? 2. Are these a good home work shop lathe to get started on? 3. I believe the one Im looking at is a 12". 4. Are parts available on line and if so...

Could you tell me the model # of your lathe and approximately when it was manufactured - I'm looking at one that's similar - does it also have a Craftsman metal raised letter label attached to the headstock. Approximately what was the ball park figure you purchased it for? Thanks so much.

Here's those pictures I promised.

Thanks John for this helpful video. Success came last night when I was able to remove the chuck smoothly. I attempted to turn the nut counterclockwise after I'd chucked a LARGE allen wrench's short end into the chuck and slipped a similar inside diameter shaft over the long end of the allen...

No threaded insert (like an allen screw) holding the chuck on from inside the chuck, like on a handheld drill. Will attempt the wedge technique. Thanks.

Here are the pictures.

I have another question unrelated to the lathe, but about my drill press. It's a older Jet model 13R (manufacturers number 54130). I need to replace the chuck as it also has a slight wobble (I hope this wobble things isn't becoming a pattern) plus it appears to be worn severely for to tighten...

Thanks so much.