pwcosol
Plastic
- Joined
- Aug 5, 2004
- Location
- Palmdale, Ca.
My last posting regarded wiring up a fwd/rev switch for my Atlas H42. I am happy to say it now works just fine, thanks to the help several Forum members provided. Now that it is running, the lathe's shortcomings are becoming aparrent. The spindle rests in journals, so has no bearings, and is worn to the point there must be at least six to ten thousandths play or worse. There is about a quarter inch of slack in the combined rest which holds the toolpost. I was able to repair one of the gears in the gearbox, but still need two others so it will work smoothly. Bottom line is the thing is just plum wore out, so I have decided to part it out and apply the proceeds to another Lathe. I have noticed two SB 9" lathes currently up on Ebay (3842266198 & 3842860987).
The seller is only about 60 miles from me, and I would appreciate any commentary or suggestions the Forum membership might care to make regarding these lathes, and approximate value. I have strongly considered the SB 9" because a friend owns one & with the spindle able to accommodate 1 1/2" & 8" threaded components, I can use most of the stuff I got w/the Atlas on this lathe. Thanks.
The seller is only about 60 miles from me, and I would appreciate any commentary or suggestions the Forum membership might care to make regarding these lathes, and approximate value. I have strongly considered the SB 9" because a friend owns one & with the spindle able to accommodate 1 1/2" & 8" threaded components, I can use most of the stuff I got w/the Atlas on this lathe. Thanks.