My brother has an Atlas Clausing model 6315 12-inch lathe he needs to sell, and he asked if I could help him determine a price for it. It's intact but a restoration project and not usable as is. Is it ok if I start a discussion on this list for that? He is in middle TN. He also has a Rockwell 3-axis mill with tooling that he needs to price as well. I assume I need to go elsewhere to research price on that...unless someone is willing to ping me off list to discuss the mill. He has local people interested but has no idea what price to put on these. Some pics of the lathe attached but I've left off pics of the mill for now. Both he and I have realized that we each have more projects than available remaining lifespan, and stuff has to go. Thanks, Mark N

Looking for a split nut for my 6 inch 101.07301 craftsman lathe that engages carriage. Unable to find one on a search online. part number M6-12A half nut. I would appreciate help. Thank Gene Isley

I know it's not Atlas or Craftsman but I just got gifted a Bench Master horizontal mill and was wondering if anyone knew what happened to the old yahoo Bench Master group? Looking for parts/lists, manuals..... Thanks for any info👍🏽 -- Ken H in AZ Knowledge is like manure, it won't do any good unless you spread it around.

I have an older Atlas 10C/D lathe with the earlier compound and cross slide with the two studs instead of the beveled pilot (or pintle). I have been doing some basic turning and decided to put the milling attachment on and try that out. Since the earlier compound does not have the pintle, a pintle is bolted on first before the mill is added. In my case the studs were too long for the mill to seat properly so I removed a bit of the excess length. The mill mounts fine, but now there's not enough thread engagement to re-mount the cross slide. Measure twice, shorten once . . . I know. Getting new studs is probably the easiest. I've seen them on eBay but they seem very pricey for two studs. Another thought was to possibly "upgrade" the compound and cross slide to one with the pintle. Would this work with an older saddle? I do have a photo album uploaded if anyone needs reference pictures ("Atlas 10C/D Lathe") - https://groups.io/g/atlas-craftsman/album?id=243476. Jeff

One of my Atlas's gears lost a tooth and took out the drive gear attached to the drive pulley. The part number 560-194 is stamped in it. I see plenty of parts for the 618 but none for the MK2. Can a part be found for purchase, or is my lathe now an paper weight? Thanks for your consideration to those who respond.

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Yes, I have a local Tractor supply etc. where I can buy metal. But as with most subjects, I find experienced people have tricks up their sleeve. I just want some stuff to learn to turn with. B/c I am not experienced I am thinking old railroad spikes, making a forge and melting aluminum cans (I know its low grade, but i just want to learn to make chips with different metals), large bolts, etc. But what are some ideas other hobbyists have found for obtaining metal to turn while not cracking open the wallet and shelling out big bucks? I don't even have projects in mind really, just wanting the hands on experience with different metals. Thanks for any ideas, Lee

Hi everyone, I have replied to others posts but never(?) posted a project of my own. I accumulated a Craftsman 6" a few years ago. Not running, and missing some parts. I disassembled much of it, but not until now did i have bench space for it. I thought i would get it running and find an aspiring chip maker to bestow it on - maybe! i have a 10K at home, and access to anything else I need at work. At first look, It's missing the gear case assembly, counter shaft drive pulley, and the motor pulley. I think someone may have run it direct from a motor, which I will have to source eventually. I'm not planning to restore it, just make it run. Wadda you think? Payson