ATLAS/CRAFTSMAN 12" Metal Lathe 3980,3981,3982,3983,3990,3991 Parts Manual 0044

Description: Manual Description:Number of Pages: 21 This is a reproduction, not a photocopy, of an original 12" Atlas Metal Lathes Instructions and Parts Manual for models 3980, 3981, 3982, 3983, 3990, and 3991. These lathes were also sold under the Craftsman brand name, and covers the models 101.27580, 101.27590, 101.28930, 101.28940, 101.28950, and 101.28970. These lathes were manufactured in the 1960's. This Atlas lathe manual contains information on set up, lubrication, maintenance, and controls as well as a complete parts list and exploded views diagrams. The manual has a excellent description of removing the headstock spindle, removing the back gears, assembling the back gears, and resembling the headstock spindle. It also has a very excellent and very important description on adjusting the spindle and back gear, with Timken Bearings which is critical. The lathe manual also has electrical wiring diagram in the back. We also have the Manual of Lathe Operations that would cover these model. I highly recommend this book, because it covers how to properly operate a metal lathe, includes the threading charts, and shows how to use all the attachments Atlas made for these lathes. We carry 6 different versions of this book to cover the different models the one that covers the lathe models 3980, 3981, 3982, 3983, 3990, and 3991 is located at this link: Atlas Craftsman Manual of Lathe Operation Book for 12″ Crossfeed Pull-Knob Contents: Horizontal Countershaft Lathe Mounting...................2 Underneath Drive Lathe Mounting........................2&3 Leveling The Bed.........................................3 Lubrication..............................................3 Operations and Controls..................................4 Selection of Threads and Feed............................5 Setting Tool Bits........................................6 Threading Adjustments....................................6 Headstock................................................7 Quick-Change Gear Box....................................8 Saddle and Slides........................................9 Apron...................................................10 Bed and Tailstock.......................................11 Tumbler Assembly........................................12 Horizontal Countershaft Assembly........................13 Guards Assembly.........................................14 Underneath Drive Assembly...............................15 Cabinet Assembly........................................16 Removing Headstock Spindle..............................17 Removing Back Gear......................................17 Spindle and Timken Bearing Adjustment...................18 Belt Adjustment.........................................18 Lubrication Chart....................................19&20 Wiring Diagram..........................................21 Overview: I have collected this information for many years and have found the information they contain to be priceless in using and setting up the machines properly. I believe this manual will be a valuable resource of knowledge that will provide a lot of helpful information that is often hard to find. My manuals are not photocopies. I maintain a high standard of quality in my reproductions. Most of the manuals I reproduce look better than their originals. I have professionally digitally edited every page, and removed stains, wrinkles and handwriting. All of the manuals are printed on thick white paper to withstand shop wear and tear, which is better than a low resolution pdf download.Visit our eBay Store!We have over 1,100 manuals available. From our shop to yours. We get this. But you get this! Why settle for anything less?We can't make pictures a lot better than the original, but we can fix everything else. Shipping: We ship every M-T-W-T-F except US holidays. All of our manuals are shipped with Delivery Confirmation. We stamp “Do Not Bend” on them to ensure that your manual arrives quickly in good condition. Any package that weighs more than 15.9 oz cannot be shipped First Class, and will be shipped Media Mail. Priority and Express mail options are available to purchase. Since we offer free shipping, we cannot reship manuals for free, due to inaccurate or insufficient addresses. Reshipping Fees for inaccurate or insufficient addresses: $5.00 for the first manual and $2.50 for each additional manual. Service: We have been providing this service to fellow craftsman and machinist for over 20 years. We treat everyone as we would like to be treated. We try to take care of all our customers. We do more than sell manuals, we have a complete woodworking and machine shop. We operate all kinds of machinery everyday.

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