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[Turn n Learn]

Hello All, 

My name is Tony and I'm a new  wood turner.  I got an older J-Line BRODHEAD GARRETT 1236 

I spent some time cleaning it up and going thru the tail stock. Got the belt moved to run at about 1200 RPM's

I live in the North Florida Panhandle close to Panama City.  I am very interested ( my wife says obsession)

In turning and leaning more about wood working. 

Thanks for all the wisdom you share, 

Tony

[lew]

Hi Tony! Welcome to the Patriot!

 

Any questions, just ask!!!

[Grandpadave52]

Welcome to The Patriot Woodworker Tony. Glad you found us and great to have you onboard.

 

Looking forward to your participation and seeing your projects.

 

Don't hesitate to ask questions. Great group of folks here always willing to help.

[HandyDan]

Welcome Tony.  Happy to see another turner onboard.

[Gerald]

Welcome to the forum. By the way we like picture. Just wondering have never heard of your lathe brand. How old is it? 

[Turn n Learn]

Gerald, 

I think it's from the 60's. It is 120v with a 1" 10TPI

I found a manual for an Atlas 7122 on Ebay that looks exactly like my Lathe, it is only 4 pages. $10.00 so I bought it. 

[lew]

10 minutes ago, Turn n Learn said:

Gerald, 

I think it's from the 60's. It is 120v with a 1" 10TPI

I found a manual for an Atlas 7122 on Ebay that looks exactly like my Lathe, it is only 4 pages. $10.00 so I bought it. 

Does the Easy Wood Tools chuck fit on the headstock threads ?

[Turn n Learn]

Sadly NO!

The only thing that fits that was given to me with the lathe is a 5" face plate

[Turn n Learn]

I did buy a supernova2 with a 1" 10TPI insert adapter

[lew]

That’s sucks! If there is a machine shop near you, they might be able to make an adapter to match the EWT chuck 

[lew]

1 minute ago, Turn n Learn said:

I did buy a supernova2 with a 1" 10TPI insert adapter

Super!!!

[Turn n Learn]

Not sure what this is, but the guy thought it would make the chuck work,  it didn't.  It fits loosely. Any ideas?

[Turn n Learn]

Here is a picture of the face plate,  is it safe to use? It screws down tight. 

[Grandpadave52]

16 minutes ago, Turn n Learn said:

Here is a picture of the face plate,  is it safe to use? It screws down tight. 

Can't help on your other question but I personally would be leary of this. Likely a powdered metal casting. Considering the age and condition, I'd be fearful it would crack further into the thread bore.

 

When I saw your lathe picture, I thought maybe it was a Craftsman although I'm pretty sure Atlas made both wood and metal lathes as well as drill presses for Craftsman during that era. I'd guess you could find replacement face plates searching for Craftsman as well. Obviously just be sure it has the 1"x 10tpi bore.

[Fred W. Hargis Jr]

I agree with Dave, I wouldn't use that faceplate.

[lew]

12 hours ago, Turn n Learn said:

Not sure what this is, but the guy thought it would make the chuck work,  it didn't.  It fits loosely. Any ideas?

 

The larger piece appears to be an adapter to match headstock threads to another accessory. However, the male threaded end looks very short and I wonder if it would be safe to use. The fact that you have an adapter to match the 10tpi x 8 of the headstock to your Easy Wood chuck pretty much has you set to go. 

 

That face plate does look a little suspect. I have pretty much abandoned my faceplates for the "face plate ring" mounting procedure. That way I don't need to remove the chuck to use the "face plate" mounting configuration.

[Turn n Learn]

No I don't have the adapter for the easy wood chuck, I think it is a 1" 8TPI. So I can't use it.  (Bummer) But I ordered the supernova 2 with a 1" 10 TPI Insert adapter that should be here next week. 

As far as that 2 piece adapter it must be a 1 -1/16 or 1-1/8 10 TPI because it will go on the headstock but it is loose,  so it's of no use. 

Thanks for the responses everyone. 

[Turn n Learn]

Also I saw where someone used a faceplate for sanding.  They attached a velcro type backing to the faceplate and then they could change grits.  I might try using the faceplate for that. 

[lew]

1 hour ago, Turn n Learn said:

I ordered the supernova 2 with a 1" 10 TPI Insert adapter

Sorry, misunderstood about the Nova chuck.

 

A lot of turners make wooden faceplates. You just need a tap to match the headstock threads.

 

 

 

[lew]

1 hour ago, Turn n Learn said:

Also I saw where someone used a faceplate for sanding.  They attached a velcro type backing to the faceplate and then they could change grits.  I might try using the faceplate for that. 

 

Velcro or if you have a piece of smooth Formica (or similar plastic) you can cover the wood with it and use PSA sanding discs