Craftsman 6-inch Mk2. Page 2


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Early saddle and apron assembly

Saddle and apron cast as-one


	Late-type apron with adjustable carriage handwheel

Component parts of the top slide


	The assembled top-slide

Component parts of the tailstock. Note (bottom right) the proper split compression clamp to lock the spindle

Late-model Atlas/Craftsman 6-inch Mk. 2 headstock cast in ZAMAK. Note the thin walls and generally weak appearance of the assembly with the all-important spindle bearing housing being of particularly flimsy construction

Outside of a ZAMAK headstock casting

Note only was the original cast-iron headstock casting in a stronger material, it was also
much more heavily constructed. Note the mass of metal supporting the spindle bearings

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