Craftsman commercial lathe. Ive watched tubalcains videos on what to look for so i feel like im reasonably prepared but thought id ask this forum for additional guidance on what to look for in the lathe and tooling. Atlas craftsman commercial 12 part 1 buy bott crafted. Tips 330 pt 1 how to buy an atlas craftsman lathe tubalcain duration. A couple months ago i had a customer with some long pieces that needed threads on the end.
Shop tips 200 making gears for the atlas craftsman lathe mrpete222 duration. Craftsman commercial 12 inch metal lathe model no. 12 atlas craftsman commercial lathe spinder headstock cover hinge 342 033. Our purpose is to provide information about vintage machinery that is generally difficult to locate.
Under 7500 apply price filter. It came with two three jaw worn out chucks and a descent four jaw. Not mine craftsman commercial 12 metal turning lathe 1500 richmond hill richmond hill is a bit south of savannah ga. I took it all apart bolt by bolt and rebuilt the whole thing.
Excellent craftsman commercial 12 atlas lathe apron cast w knob gear 005 006 see more like this. I bought it from a shop that didnt use it much at all for 500. It has a thicker bed than the earlier models providing more rigidity back gear providing a wide range of speeds and a true qcgb with 54 feeds. Craftsman commercial 12 lathe bed label 10128940 with pins this listing is for a craftsman commercial 12 lathe bed label 10128940 with pins.
The holes for the pins are a little enlarged but the soft aluminum can be hammered on the back slightly to close them up to size. Ive made an appointment to look at a 12 x 36 craftsman commercial atlas lathe tomorrow. Shop tips 200 making gears for the atlas craftsman lathe mrpete222. As can be seen in the photos.
The 12 atlas or craftsman commercial lathe was the best of the atlas line of machines. Model 10128990 includes various accessories see photos. 295 first class shipping anywhere in the usa.