Atlas th42 specs. Very little backlash in the cross slide compound. This machine is sold. Drilling machines multiple spindle bulletin ms1. Having just recently bought an atlas th54 lathe i thought i would give a quick walk through and talk a little bit about the machine.
Atlas 6 inch metal turning lathe model 10100 operating instructions and par. Add to my watchlist. Atlas lathes the background built in 6 9 10 and 12 inch versions atlas lathes were made by the atlas press company an organisation based originally in kalamazoo michigan usa. Im contemplating placing a heavier top to the bench and as you pointed out i do need some cabinets mounted to the bench for mass.
No visual signs of bed wear anywhere. Blown up from its original small size to twice as large a4 115 x 8 and printed on a high quality heavy paper for easier reading this is a complete data pack of information that covers all models from the first to last is available. This isnt probably the best condition machine but for the. It has been sitting in a garage that has been closed for twelve years and shows the surface rust on the ways and gummy resistance when moving the carriage or compound rest.
Add to my wishlist. Atlas 3 jaw chuck has no nicks or scratches. Picked up the correct sized rack and lead screw off of boyd and i now have a larger sized lathe with a pristine bed. Atlas screw cutting lathe operating instructions attachments.
I read the entire atlas manual from cover to cover before i had even bought the lathe. Because they sold in such huge numbers the most frequently encountered models today are the 10f a power cross feed version of the 10 d and the useful little backgeared and screwcutting 6 inch 3 inch. The old bed ways were definitely worn. Total time spent was around 16 hours where i ended up ripping apart just about every piece i could and.
If unsure you can see the later 12 inch post 1957 atlas and craftsman lathes are here. I was aware of the lube points and small screws. All the parts are there and the only tooling were a 3 jaw chuck face plate one tool holder and a few turning bits. Just a quick video going over the restoration and features of this nice shop sized lathe.
If you would like to be notified the next time this machine comes into inventory please become an e hub member. Found a nos 54 bed locally. Primo atlas th42 this is a virtually unused 1948 atlas th42 serial 079570. The later 12inch atlas and craftsman lathes.