Craftsman 12" lathe headstock alignment. It's fixed!

[@richardtullius6419]

Interesting, I have that lathe and I’m in the process of rebuilding/restoration and will look for that when I get it back together.

[@tomhendricks316]

I also have a pretty nice south bend lathe but I really like this little Craftsman. Good luck with your restoration. Shoot me a comment if you have any questions.
Thanks for watching!

[@markkoons7488]

A friend of a friend with 50 years in the trade? That's what a guy needs. That had to be a heck of a wallop to deform those castings. I'm beginning to realize that if you don't drop it and keep it lubricated a lathe will last forever.

[@dereksasquatchgarletts7924]

Good info! Just bought one of these and need to get it fixed to. I'll check for this for certain.

[@thetriode]

I wouldn't be surprised if the chisel was how it was initially calibrated.
looking good, need to get mine going. I have an old 12" Atlas that has taper on the tail stock end too.

[@tomhendricks316]

Yeah, that's what I was thinking. I have the southbend 13 inch lathe that I bought to upgrade from the Chraftsman but now I don't want to sell either of them...
Thanks for watching!

[@lennym1273]

Now just need to check if the cross slide is square to head stock, by turning a large plate and face it and see if it is true...

[@tomhendricks316]

That's a good idea. I'll look into that.
Thanks for watching!

[@scottvincent7666]

Sounds like the bed needs leveled

[@tomhendricks316]

I tried that but it was still cut a taper.
Thanks for watching!