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Clint307 06-18-2017 02:02 AM

Craftsman Vertical Mill?
 
So my dad passed away and I found a Craftsman vertical mill (527-21411) that he had and I don't know anything about it or where to find parts/tools for it. He had a box of FlyCutter tools with two tools in it and a couple of what looks like drill bit holders but looking at the drive part of the mill and it looks like its missing a part that would clamp the bit holder into the mill, like the locking nut on a dremel tool. Where might I find parts for this and maybe a manual so I can learn how to use the mill and the different tools that I already have? Also where is a good place to get some aluminum stock to work with and practice with? Thanks for the help in advanced.
Clint :confused:

Mikem 06-18-2017 06:14 AM

Re: Craftsman Vertical Mill?
 
Do you have a pic ? I think they where made by Atlas for sears , my friend had one and he loved it . I don't know where it went

Clint307 06-19-2017 07:07 PM

Re: Craftsman Vertical Mill?
 
I don't have a photo yet. Gotta do the jumping through the hoops on Photobucket cause I can't get ImageShack to work on my laptop or my phone so when I get that I will share it here. It does look like a sweet little mill so I'm kinda excited to work something with it and see what happens.

Clint307 06-19-2017 07:45 PM

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https://imageshack.com/i/po5sr9stj

https://imageshack.com/i/pmJeLgpUj


https://imageshack.com/i/pnm0fAgAj

trucker n 06-19-2017 08:00 PM

Re: Craftsman Vertical Mill?
 
http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/800...924/5sr9st.jpg
http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/800...922/JeLgpU.jpg
http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/800...923/m0fAgA.jpg

Clint307 06-19-2017 09:46 PM

Re: Craftsman Vertical Mill?
 
Thanks Neil, you got this rookies back! So any info on this little guy or maybe a place to download a PDF manual or something and if anyone knows where to get parts for it I would greatly appreciate it. Also where's a good place to get some aluminum and or brass stock to learn with? Thanks for the help in advance.
Clint
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Rimrock 06-20-2017 01:09 AM

Re: Craftsman Vertical Mill?
 
It's a Sherline mill, made in California. Great machines for it's size. It's said they offer the largest number of accessories among any machine tool brand, for their machines. They also have a great instruction book for beginners, concerning general practice using machine tools. Check out sherline.com

Mikem 06-20-2017 06:40 AM

Re: Craftsman Vertical Mill?
 
I thought it was older

Clint307 06-20-2017 08:14 AM

Re: Craftsman Vertical Mill?
 
Thanks for the information. I will look into this after work. I really appreciate the help fellows. :bounce:

Rimrock 06-20-2017 09:09 AM

Re: Craftsman Vertical Mill?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Mikem (Post 156230)
I thought it was older

Sherline started production around 1975, and machines with the Sears label were mainly sold during the 80's what I've read. The newer machines, 90's onward have a more powerful motor, otherwise there are few changes to the basic setup and design. Got a mill and lathe in the late 90's myself. Later on I got bigger machines, and the mill didn't see much use so I passed it on, but still have the Sherline lathe for small pieces. Great precision, at a affordable price. I've added digital readout.


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