OT: Machinists of PL.. acquired a NOS Atlas Lathe

[fmradio516]

Howdy all.. I have joined a couple machinist forums but im pending approval of my account, so I figured someone here might know about this..

I recently moved into my wifes old family house and it included tons of cool, old stuff. Including a workshop full of vintage tools(Stanley planes!), a big ol drill press, table saw, band saw, miter saw, grinders, etc.. None of these things are greek to me EXCEPT the Atlas metal lathe.

It is NOS. Her grandfather bought it new and left it in the box. Her dad gave it to her coiusin a few years back but he never did anything with it except tossed the box, so it sat on a floor and collected dog hair for a few years. I rescued it and its now my project.

Anyone know anything about these? Its the model 10100. I believe its a 6".

I know I need a motor for it(i believe 1/3 HP is needed), but am wondering what else is missing.

To anyone who knows about this stuff:

-Will any old 1/3HP motor work? I have the belt already
-I know im missing some parts for it, but can anyone help me figure out what else is needed to get this going?

All I have is whats pictured. There _could_ be other parts scattered around the basement/attic, but it would take a while to find. I know years ago when her parents moved into the house, they cleaned out the workshop and threw out a bunch of stuff that they said was junk(prob wasnt at all)

https://i.imgur.com/QejvSA3.jpg?1
https://i.imgur.com/RTVvwl1.jpg?1
https://i.imgur.com/BJyfuul.jpg?1

[EnginCycle]

http://www.lathes.co.uk/atlas6inch/page2.html

[monarchguy]

Finally, a subject I'm remotely qualified to comment on... What you have looks good, but I'd add:
* Tailstock mounted drill (2 morse taper shank?)
* Indicator to true in stock for the 4-jaw. Noga mount or clone, with an import indicator will get you close as you need to be.
* Live center for tailstock
* Way oil for the ways, and maybe some hydraulic fluid for the headstock?

Optional: AXA/OXA quick-change toolpost, which won't need adjustment on every tool change. cdcotools sells cheap but quite functional sets.

Hopefully you have a chart for the change gears, you'll need it to cut threads/feed. vintagemachinery.org probably has a downloadable manual for this model.

Any questions, PM me -- I'm always excited about making chips.

Dan

ps. Don't forget stock to cut -- I'd recommend some 1'' aluminum rod.

[monarchguy]

A single-phase motor from 1/4 to 3/4 HP shold work; you probably want a motor speed of 1730-1800 RPM.

Dan

[EnginCycle]

If you follow the link I supplied it has all the correct information needed. It needs a 1725rpm 1/3hp motor to be at spec.

[HenryA]

If you follow the link I supplied it has all the correct information needed. It needs a 1725rpm 1/3hp motor to be at spec.

This^^^^^^

That site is pretty much the authority on older manual lathes and milling machines. You might be able to slow down your motor if its too fast for the existing drive train.

Its not a great lathe, more an intro machine for limited budgets. But its so much better than no lathe. You can make useful things with it if you are careful and deliberate.

You will have fun learning about turning and metal working if you are interested in learning that subject.

[charliedid]

Finally, a subject I'm remotely qualified to comment on... What you have looks good, but I'd add:
* Tailstock mounted drill (2 morse taper shank?)
* Indicator to true in stock for the 4-jaw. Noga mount or clone, with an import indicator will get you close as you need to be.
* Live center for tailstock
* Way oil for the ways, and maybe some hydraulic fluid for the headstock?

Optional: AXA/OXA quick-change toolpost, which won't need adjustment on every tool change. cdcotools sells cheap but quite functional sets.

Hopefully you have a chart for the change gears, you'll need it to cut threads/feed. vintagemachinery.org probably has a downloadable manual for this model.

Any questions, PM me -- I'm always excited about making chips.

Dan

ps. Don't forget stock to cut -- I'd recommend some 1'' aluminum rod.

Eh?

I loaded this into Google at it had no idea what you were talking about.:p

[Gsinill]

You also might want to sign up at https://www.hobby-machinist.com.
Lots of good information including this: https://www.hobby-machinist.com/threads/new-to-me-clausing-atlas-10100.75398/

[fmradio516]

Thanks all, that was most helpful to get me started. I am definitely no machinist, but I think lathes are cool, so this should keep me entertained for quite a few years, even though its not a great lathe.

Finally, a subject I'm remotely qualified to comment on... What you have looks good, but I'd add:
* Tailstock mounted drill (2 morse taper shank?)
* Indicator to true in stock for the 4-jaw. Noga mount or clone, with an import indicator will get you close as you need to be.
* Live center for tailstock
* Way oil for the ways, and maybe some hydraulic fluid for the headstock?

Optional: AXA/OXA quick-change toolpost, which won't need adjustment on every tool change. cdcotools sells cheap but quite functional sets.

Hopefully you have a chart for the change gears, you'll need it to cut threads/feed. vintagemachinery.org probably has a downloadable manual for this model.

Any questions, PM me -- I'm always excited about making chips.

Dan

ps. Don't forget stock to cut -- I'd recommend some 1'' aluminum rod.

Man, I have zero idea about any of this. :help: