Does anyone here know where I might find parts and pieces for this thing? Obviously the gear cover is in need of replacement, and one of the change gears is shattered. I really need a manual to see if there are pieces I'm missing, but that may be asking a bit much for a lathe that's 73 years old.
Butcher.
http://www.lathes.co.uk/manuals/ has a manual listed, search for MC500G
"MC500G CRAFTSMAN 12-inch LATHES - a clone of the Atlas 10-inch - click here for pictures Various Models including: 101.20280, 101.20300, 101.20320, 101.20650, 101.20670, 101.20690, 101,20710, 101.20730, 101.20750, 101.20770, 101.20790, 101.07360, 101.07361, 101.07362, 101.07363, 101.07380, 101.07381, 101.07382, 101.07383, 101.07400, 101.07401, 101.07402, 101.07403, etc.
A complete package of information that covers all models from the original 1930s lathe (a clone of the Atlas 10-inch) to last version in 1958. It includes:
1) a very comprehensive Manual with over 240 pages that contains detailed Operating & Maintenance Manual and extensive thread cutting charts - it's probably the best lathe instruction book ever produced by a lathe manufacturer.
2) extra instructional sheets, but never included in the main Manual: taper turning attachment; fitting new leadscrew nuts, steady rests, adjustable bed stop.
3) a complete, Illustrated Parts Manual with exploded diagrams.
4) a set of reproductions of the original advertising material (some very rare) that give a complete technical specification for the lathe, shows changes over the years and illustrated lists of all the accessories.
£30 on CD
£45 Printed
US$54 on CD
US$80 printed "