Metal Lathe

[Keith Seymore]

Originally Posted by Getter-Done

You rung my Bell
Are you ready
I have a 10" Atlas Craftsman lathe (Probably 1940ish)

It has flat ways.
I like it, I use it all the time.

I do not recommend a Flat ways lathe though.

I am restoring a Logan 200 10" lathe currently.
It was made in 1942.
It has a Vee way like most.

Before my Daddy passed away, he drug home a New Haven lathe.
It dates around 1890-1910.
It is a 14"-16" swing, I can't remember.
It's at the shop at Momma's.

With all that said I am a Sucker for old lathes.

But the bad thing about that is,
the parts that cannot be easily made For the lathe itself can
SOME times be bought on E BaYY for a Premium.

I also have a 7"x 10 HF mini lathe.

I Do NOT recommend a Lathe Mill combo.

They are hardly ever perpendicular to each other.

I have a Grizzly Mill drill.

Grizzly makes some good stuff,
Here is one in the price range.
Link: https://www.grizzly.com/products/gri...gearbox/g9972z

An older one is going to probably need work.

One more thing I have an Atlas 7B shaper.

Did I tell you I like old machines.

I will see if I can search for one other than that Grizzly tonight.

If you're still reading this

I suggest no smaller than 10" swing.
At least 24" between centers.
I would stay away for variable drive.
But that's just me because I like old stuff.

Wait I allready told you that

Maybe you could make the part truckster needs and get him going?

[truckster]

Originally Posted by Keith Seymore

Maybe you could make the part truckster needs and get him going?

Thanks for the kind suggestion.

I looked around for an older, American made lathe, but the prices people were asking put those out of reach.

I used the bed from the Jet lathe and lengthened it to fit the Baileigh. I've been working with it for a while, just practicing in steel and aluminum. I'm getting a pretty good finish in aluminum and getting close with steel. I haven't really built any practical parts yet, but I'm having fun learning.

I got the tailstock alignment dialed in and the ways level within .0005 over the length of the bed, so I think it's cutting pretty true. I also modified it with a quick change tool post, which makes things a lot more convenient.

I still need to buy a few parts, but at least I've got enough to get me started and to get some practice.

[Getter-Done]

Originally Posted by Keith Seymore

Maybe you could make the part truckster needs and get him going?

That is a Possibility.

I would be glad to help:metal

As an Experienced machinist taught me.

I will state it nicer than he Did

All I need is a Blueprint and Clear and Detailed instructions

With that being said.

truckers is Street smart on this stuff.

I would be glad to help if I can.

Because I work at a shop with a Lot of years of combined Experience.

truckster what is your status with this project?

[truckster]

I welded an extension onto the existing lathe bed to accommodate the slightly longer lathe. I have it aligned and leveled. It took me some practice to get proper geometry on my cutting tools. I think I've got a pretty decent finish now.

I think my next project will be a tailstock die holder. I still need to get a 4-jaw chuck, but I haven't gotten that far yet. I'll probably also order a set of change gears so I can do some threading, but, aside from some advice, I don't know of anything else I would need.

[JJH Jimmy]

Here is mine late 40’s early 50’s Atlas. It does everything I need. I would like to get a quick change tool holder in the future. I also have an Atlas drill press and it is still way better than the Chinese crap that is out there. Best part is there were both built in my hometown Kalamazoo.

[Getter-Done]

Originally Posted by truckster

I welded an extension onto the existing lathe bed to accommodate the slightly longer lathe. I have it aligned and leveled. It took me some practice to get proper geometry on my cutting tools. I think I've got a pretty decent finish now.

I think my next project will be a tailstock die holder. I still need to get a 4-jaw chuck, but I haven't gotten that far yet. I'll probably also order a set of change gears so I can do some threading, but, aside from some advice, I don't know of anything else I would need.

Nice work on extension

Finish looks great. WD-40 is the best lubricate for aluminum.

I use a 4 jaw all the time to dial parts in to the 0.0005 range (when I can).

Once you get your 4 jaw and get used to it.

I suggest getting a 5C Collet Block Set.


Then buy a set of 5C Collets

I buy alot of stuff from CDCO machinery.

Shars on ebay is also a good source to skip the shipping charge.

[Getter-Done]

Originally Posted by JJH Jimmy

Here is mine late 40’s early 50’s Atlas. It does everything I need. I would like to get a quick change tool holder in the future. I also have an Atlas drill press and it is still way better than the Chinese crap that is out there. Best part is there were both built in my hometown Kalamazoo.

Loving the Quick change box

I have a 10F Atlas about the same vintage.

I also have a soft spot for old Drill presses.

[truckster]

Originally Posted by Getter-Done

Nice work on extension

Finish looks great. WD-40 is the best lubricate for aluminum.

I use a 4 jaw all the time to dial parts in to the 0.0005 range (when I can).

Once you get your 4 jaw and get used to it.

I suggest getting a 5C Collet Block Set.
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Then buy a set of 5C Collets

I buy alot of stuff from CDCO machinery.

Shars on ebay is also a good source to skip the shipping charge.

Thanks for the compliments and for the advice.

[68 C10 Driver]

Originally Posted by JJH Jimmy

Here is mine late 40’s early 50’s Atlas. It does everything I need. I would like to get a quick change tool holder in the future. I also have an Atlas drill press and it is still way better than the Chinese crap that is out there. Best part is there were both built in my hometown Kalamazoo.

Antique tools rock. I love the simplicity of them.