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Help with Craftsman 15" lathe

I thought I was getting a good deal on a used 15" craftsman lathe but it turns out the drive belt was slipping and in tatters. I removed the belt (cut it) and the gear underneath (connected to the motor shaft) is cracked and wobbles on the motor shaft. Has anyone had this problem? The Sears service center will not accept it for repair and a house call by their technicians is a bit expensive.

The folks at Sears have taken customer service and job knowledge to a new low. I couldn't even talk to a technician that knew what a lathe is or does. I'm not convinced it would be worth the house call to get the fix.

James

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James Roadman
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Did those guys give a reason for not accepting the lathe for repairs? Too old? Can't get parts? Too messed up? Maybe the cost of repair would exceed the value of the lathe when repaired. I'd want to know. Maybe you asked too near quitting time. I'd probably try to talk with a supervisor, even if the answer was still no.

Barry

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Barry N. Turner

If you know the model number then you should be able to find out if parts are available from

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J. Clarke

I have since taken the lathe apart but I cannot find a model number anywhere and I don't have the manual. If anyone has this model would you share your model number? It is a Craftsman 15" variable speed which has a small toothed belt running from the motor to a secondary pully. The secondary pully adjusts the speed via a rotating knob by increasing and decreasing the tension on another toothed v-belt. Hopefully I can find a diagram with the model number to get the right parts.

Any held would be appreciated.

James

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James Roadman

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