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Actually it seems to vary, I assume due to differences in threading on accessories. My smaller faceplate is just over 5, the larger faceplate and adapter exceed 6.

I observed 5 full turns of engagement

The faceplates arrived and both fit without issue. I also got a spindle adapter to go from 1.5 to 1.25, which I thought was needed to direct thread on my Nova G3 Chuck, but it appears that may be 1.5x8? I used an insert with my old lathe (Harbor freight 10x18) I can't seem to find confirmation...

I guess when the face plate arrives I'll gingerly try to see if it will thread on and if not set about doing some repair. Thanks for the tips.

I recently purchased a PM 90 lathe on an auction. This didn't come with a faceplate (have one on the way) and I don't have a Chuck that will direct thread on it given the not common size (1 1/2 X 8). Upon inspection of the threading it seems that the first couple threads have been flattened. Is...

Is there a current coupon for the 2 ton shop crane/cherry picker?

I was curious if it was at all related to the Jet JJ-12, which also seems to be scarce in info. (given the Jet/Powermatic relationship.)

It also doesn't look like any powermatic I've ever seen. Rebrand maybe? https://goo.gl/photos/bWi68LLYycY84SMt7

Has anyone ever seen a Powermatic HJ-12 jointer before? I can't seem to find any reference to that model anywhere online. I see one on a local auction (painted white at some point). It has a powermatic tag with that model number engraved.

1.5 would have been enough hp for me, I wasn't sure what that did to its value, I know many people want 3-5. I'm working out of 1/2 a 2 stall garage, so any whale of a saw is out of the question.

I've been researching my options for replacing my benchtop table saw. I was surprised to read that many folks say the cabinet saws have less of a foot print than contractor saws. I've been looking at craftsman 315 and 113 saws given their availability and price. Came a cross this unisaw (paralok...

This is the craftsman I'm talking about (didn't realize it was also on eBay) http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=251798658407 I saw that delta, wasn't sure on that fence. There is also a unisaw by me for $500, 1.5hp, but given the fence size on it I'm not willing to give up...

Craftsman 315 table saw value? I'm looking to buy a contractor table saw to replace my small craftsman. The craftsman 315 series seems like it would be adequate for my needs. Prices on CL seem to vary greatly. I recently missed out on one for $150 (sold immediately, probably priced at low end)...

I like that the 3/8 has the wheel to thumb turn. Off the 4, that's probably the one that I'll actually use. The others I got because they were available and cheap, and I like old USA stuff. Maybe they'll push my other craftsmans to the travel bag. I rarely have a need for 1/2 and use the...

Picked up a few older craftsman ratchets and a breaker bar at an estate sale ($12 for the lot) haven't used them yet, but my initial impression is that they feel considerably better in the hand than the more recent pre-China ones that came in a kit I bought.