PS This is the second give way machine I have received, two years ago a Bridgeport in good condition (at least to my rookie eye’s). Now the owner of the sheet metal shop is closing his door (I worked my way through college for him) He called and said if I wanted it to come and get it.
I know came form a motorcycle repair shop and them sat in a sheet metal shop with little to no use for fifteen plus years. In the barn there was a nice condition Atlas 12. (cant remember past the 101) Was in good shape with a quick change gear box. He had owned the lathe from a purchase of a farm that he subsequently owned for 5 years. Wasnt a 12X36, not real sure, could have been a 9 or 10 X 36. I got my Atlas years ago from my father's best friend. I've seen complete lathes on craigslist with QCGB for less than a functional quick change box conversion for my 10'.
Second- any advice on how to check this lathe for wear and abuse. Hopefully this thread will help out my fellow Craftsman 12 lathe owners in improving the compound stiffness on their Atlas 12 lathes. That is a nice looking adaptation, and just last night I was lamenting having to do a full gear change for M1.25 threads for a quick job on tiny little part, wishing I had a QCGB on my Atlas. The model 110 I have will do 26', probably 24' nominal- between centers.
I was told the 100,110,111 were the same lathe in different lengths.The 100 series became the Atlas 4800 after Atlas bought Clausing. I have a Model 110 waiting for a rebuild & restore. 125 key stock but I do not know how to keep it in place. I think the lathe is probably a Series 100 MK(3)a. Is this something I can make or buy easily (read local) or should I try to get this part form a form clausing or other parts house. The only problem is that I have no idea what it looks like. This is the key that links the sliding quick-change gears with the lead screw. Once I got it home and got it all apart, I discovered that the key on the input spindle is missing.
The quick-change gearbox was not operating properly. I have a few questions about this lathe.įirst- I new that it had one problem. The headstock and quick-change gearbox controls. The information I have learned has been priceless.Ī few weeks ago I was given a Clausing Atlas Lathe model 5310. South Bend lathes seem to be comparied to Cadillacs in the machinist world, I have some Atlas Machines.
I have been watching this board for about a year. A few weeks ago I was given a Clausing Atlas Lathe model 5310. We ship out next day after payment is received.First, I would like to thank all of you for your posting. You won’t find a nicer Atlas Lathe setup out on the market! Plus Tool Chest with tons of tooling and operating manual. on a Monday morning because it was first come first buy. This is a premium setup for the Atlas lathe with DRO and Power Feed. I bought the lathe from a gentleman named Ed Digiglio who lives in Midlothian, Tx. These older Atlas motors don’t utilize starter capacitor (check out video to see what we’re referring to).
You have to give the motor a push to get going, but once it is going it runs good. The lathe has been tested and is in working condition. Also, previous owner was in process of making Quick Change Gear attachment for lathe.
Husky 52″ 9 Drawer Tool Chest w/ Casters, Digital Readout for Carriage Travel, Cross Feed and Tailstock, Variable Speed Power Feed to run carriage without having to use gears (helps preserves lift of gears), Change Gears for Threading, 3 Jaw & 4 Jaw Chuck, Hess Quick Change Tool Post with 10 Tool Holders, Steady Rest Several Cutting Bits, Misc. Shipping Dimensions: 68″ L x 48″ W x 75″ H NEW Atlas Craftsman 12 Lathe Compound Quick Change Tumbler Gear Bushing 10-1550X.