I used a grooving tool to cut the bottom of the v-groove width and depth, then used this little boring bar with the with the compound set at 17 degrees from each side to cut the faces of the larger diameter sheave. I chucked on the smaller sheave diameter in the 3-jaw, machined the larger OD, faced, and bored it for a. I decided to machine the smaller pulley first, as it didn’t pose any problem for the lathe capacity. I used a couple calculators I found online to tweak the pitch diameters so the centerline distance was the same for each of the two sheave combinations, so the belt tension should remain the same when switched and not require tension adjustment. Oh and, in response to a comment I made, he acknowledged they are very much aware of the price-inflated eBay market, and giving customers a fair-price alternative is exactly what they strive to do.įyi I've done a good amount of paraphrasing.įinally got back on the pulleys and finished them up.No catalogue or customer-accessible inventory, of course.And sometimes when a NOS item is depleted, they still make this determination: was this a part that sold well, do we have the prints, cost evaluation of having this part manufactured, etc.Some of the parts are actually manufactured new (this surprised me the most) - parts that sell well and they still have the prints for.They sell "a lot" of this vintage stock.They have parts to machinery (not limited to lathes, of course) going back to 1930's.
![atlas lathe motor atlas lathe motor](https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/vdMAAOSwwUVgsvGa/s-l640.jpg)
Is there any rhyme or reason to which parts they do/don't stock? Without laughing at me, can you confirm there's nothing close to an inventory or catalogue for customers? I asked a couple extracurricular questions about their vintage stock. And he said he has "a few" of them in stock. He did not know which part number it is, only that 560-060 and 9-427 both cross-referenced to this 3-hole style he has in stock. It is not the "Atlas style" with 4 curved spokes/arms. He did confirm for me (well, via the picture in his system he did not physically check the part on the shelf) this is the "Craftsman style" with 3 concentric weight-saving holes.
ATLAS LATHE MOTOR FREE
And hopefully that means either a wobble free part, or I can hold them accountable for a wobbly part. So: holy crap on the shipping, but still a helluva deal compared to eBay - especially for an assumedly new part. In my giddiness, I forgot to ask him my total with shipping. I've only called them 3 times, and they've had all 3 parts in stock (half-nut scroll, carriage lock, and this countershaft pulley). With over 30 locations, covering every Australian state and territory, as well as in New Zealand and in conjunction with our 24/7 online parts ordering system, there is sure to be a CoolDrive Auto Parts store near you that can deliver you the car parts you need - when you need it.ĬoolDrive is here to help you grow your business.Click to Clausing does have the pulley in stock. With new and exciting products introduced constantly, CoolDrive provides customers with a comprehensive range of quality aftermarket parts and equipment for auto workshops, repairers & part resellers, which are complemented by expert advice and quality service from our experienced team of automotive professionals.
![atlas lathe motor atlas lathe motor](http://www.lathes.co.uk/atlas/img38.gif)
Proudly Australian-family owned and operated since 1977, CoolDrive Auto Parts is a complete supplier and distributor of Air Conditioning, Auto Electrical, Brake & Clutch, Radiators, Engine Management, Filtration, Hybrid & Electrical Vehicle, Lubricants & Oils, Alternators & Starter Motors, Suspension & Workshop Parts for the Automotive Trade.įrom humble beginnings, CoolDrive is built on the cornerstones of Passion, Knowledge and Relationships, forging a reputation as one of the world's pre-eminent distributors of Air Conditioning, Engine Cooling and Electrical Parts & Accessories, regarded as the Automotive industry benchmark.