Old Lathe Questions

brims · Apr 5, 2017

I've found an old lathe my dad purchased probably 35 years ago, might have been longer than that. It's got a good amount of rust but I'm hoping it won't be pointless to refurbish it. I couldn't find a manufacturer so I took some pictures in hopes I could get some information on this lathe. I've never run a lathe or anything more than a drill press but I want to learn. Thank you for your time.

brims · Apr 5, 2017

Ok, it appears it's an Atlas Crasftman; I typed "1970s lathe" into Google and my first hit looked familiar. There's a box with tools and some parts for the lathe, not sure if the chuck is in that box as I didn't dig through the whole thing. I didn't see a motor or associated parts or any of the belt or gear covers anywhere. I also didn't see the lead screw. With all that missing, would it be worth looking for a later model used lathe?

There's a box with a bunch of red parts that go to the Trucut, not really into dead tree carcasses.

wawoodman · Apr 5, 2017

I'll get a reply in, before the lockdown.

The owner of this site does not permit discussion of Atlas/Craftsman type equipment. Go to somewhere like The Hobby-Machinist where you will be welcomed.

brims · Apr 5, 2017

I appologize. I didn't know what kind of lathe it was when I posted originally.

wawoodman · Apr 6, 2017

Not a problem, for me. But some people here can be pretty nasty!

mach2 · Apr 6, 2017

wawoodman said:
Not a problem, for me. But some people here can be pretty nasty!

That pretty much says it. Stick around though. Ask, read and learn. Just don't say "Atlas, Craftsman, or Sears".

Paolo_MD · Apr 6, 2017

Considering that this lathe is far from complete and that brims asked for advises on a suitable lathe, we can possibly stir the thread in this new direction.

Here is a non-exhaustive list of popular brands of similarly-sized lathes suitable for an hobby shop:
South Bend
Logan
Sheldon
Clausing
LeBlond

If you consider expanding the search to sturdier, heavier, and larger lathes, you could add:
Cincinnati
Hendey
Monarch
...And many more brands.

As with most anything, you need to start with something well designed and properly built. However, with machinery that has seen a lot of professional use, conditions and wear are quite important too.

Paolo

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