08-29-2012, 05:14 PM
(08-29-2012, 04:01 PM)stevec Wrote: I'm, sadly, betting that the spindle bore is 3/4 " based on the Atlas that I had. I tried to look through <http://www.lathes.co.uk/craftsman/page3.html> but there was toooo much print that was too small for my ole eyes.
Maybe your young eyes might find it there.
I perused that web site quite thoroughly and could not find anything about the bore of the spindle for a 12" swing lathe. I believe it has a MT3 taper so 3/4" would be a good bet.
Ed