Motors for Central Machine 5980
Recently came into a Central Machine 3 in 1 model T5980 for next to nothing. Wasn't really interested in the machine when I saw it, but wanted the tooling. Ended up with both for $100 and a bottle of...
View ArticleH.F. 39743 (Also Known As AT-125) Multi-Purpose Machine Bearing Lubing
According to H.F.'s manual the lathe headstock and upright column bearings should be greased once a year. The drawings in the manual make it appear that the machine has to be disassembled almost...
View ArticleShoptask 1720 XMTC leadscrew shifter
I have a 1994 1720 XMTC that does not have the lead screw shifter that the later models had. Does or will anyone have pictures of how the shifter works? Shop-task/Shopmaster no longer sells the kit to...
View ArticleSome new shopmaster cnc 3:1 activity over in cnczone
Just a quick note for the fellow shoptask/shopmaster folks. Some really interesting posts over at cnczonee shoptask forum recently. Had been dust for some time. Just passing along.
View ArticleHarbor-Freight 3 in 1 Motors?
My Harbor Freight/Central Machinery Model 44142 3-in-1 lathe/drill/mill has a habit of blowing capacitors. My motor shop tells me I would be better off with a yankee motor (Baldor) [higher duty cycle]...
View ArticleIntro on Shopmaster owner
Hello, Just figured I would put up here that as of November I have 2014 Shopmaster patriot cnc 3-1. Have been using a Bolton 10-22 manual lathe and lms mini mill, Taig lathe as my main peices. I...
View ArticleShopmaster Mill-turn Any Input From Owners???
I am a renter and currently own an older Shop Task from 1996. I took the mill off the combo unit and chucked it years ago when I bought a Jet JDM18 mill with a power feed. I am moving about 200 miles...
View ArticleHelp Id a 3 in one
A friend just bought this machine for a good price and needs info on it so he can acquire manuals and a part . View attachment 74250 View attachment 74251 View attachment 74252 My google skills must be...
View ArticleChange gears for Smithy 3-in-1 AT-300
I broke a change gear for my Smithy 3-in-1 AT-300. I am looking to replace or fabricate a new gear but I don't know what the gear bore is called. Its a metric gear 1 mod 63 tooth, the bore is 15mm but...
View Article3 in 1 machine, it leaks!
Several months ago I bought an older, 1992, Smithy in good shape with a bunch of tooling. Just got it set up and tested it last weekend. Seemed really noisy, the lathe and especially the mill. I did...
View ArticleNew To Forum With 3in1
Hello to all, I have been lurking for a while and just reading a lot. Last year I picked up a Craftex B2229 from an older gentlemen that didn't use but instead it just got dirty and a little rusty...
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Anyone Identify This Machine?
Hey guys, I came across a 3 in 1 listed on Craigslist and I'm having trouble identifying the manufacturer and model. It seems the wife of the owner is actually the one selling it and she doesn't...
View ArticleTool block above center
I have a Central Machine 3 in 1. The tool block holds the carbide tools slightly above lathe center. It is one of the 4 way rotating blocks that came with the (used) machine. Is it possible to...
View ArticleProblems threading on a 3 in 1 machine
Has anyone had any threading problems on their 3 in 1 machine? I am having problems threading as the existing threads that I have cut are being cut away on proceeding passes. I chucked a piece of HRS...
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New Forum for 3 in 1 machines
Hi Ya'll - i have a 3 in 1 machine and now have a forum to discuss setup, tooling, etc for people with smaller lathe / milling machines - Is anyone else working with a 3 in 1 machine? If so, how does...
View ArticleNew Shopmaster 3:1 Machine. Also- Fill Old Shoptask W/ Resin-crete?
Hi everyone. Been a busy few months but I've had some play-time in the shop the last week. Two quick items in the 3:1 forum. 1) The new Shopmaster looks pretty neat and was recently lowered by...
View ArticleDad's Smithy
Hello all! New member, just signed up. My dad passed away recently, and I inherited his Smithy CB 122o XL and a small Craftsman lathe. He was a physicist, and 30+ years ago we used to make engine...
View ArticleNew To Forum With Old 1980s 3 In 1
Found this forum and have an old 3 in 1 I bought used in the late '90s for a project. It has sat covered for many years but I am intent on resurrecting and de-rusting it. Ran it to cut a groove for my...
View ArticleNew 2015 shoptask big changes in 3:1
Wow. Take a look at the new shopmaster 2015 3:1 hobby setup. http://shopmasterusa.com/
View ArticleNew to machining looking at 3 in 1 lathe, help
Hi I haven't had much time to read up about the finer points of what to look for. http://images.craigslist.org/00P0P_8y1P4BPkI4k_600x450.jpg first is this worth $350 its coming from a prototyping shop...
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