Mark (smokey mow) Posted March 2, 2017 Posted March 2, 2017 As I've just bought myself a new lathe I'm offering my old Atlas 6" bench top lathe for sale. These were manufactured between 1936 and 1974, making this particular one at least 40 years old by the time it came into my ownership. I'd describe it as a good starter lathe for making small simple parts from soft metals such as aluminium or plastics although it will put a hole down the centre of a steel bar without too much effort. Mainly I've used it for turning spacers and bushes from aluminium. Theres a few accessories included with the lathe including a tailstock chuck, some cutting tools and centres etc. I'll try and compile a full list and get some photos at the weekend. Unfortunately the power feed for thread cutting isn't working as the engagement paws have worn probably from a lifetime and years of use. I've occasionally seen replacements come up for sale on eBay but I've never had the need to replacement. Being honest I also personally think that the lathe could benefit from a having larger drive pulley or faster motor to improve the cutting speed. The speed is ok for very small diameter parts but is a bit slow for larger items even on the fastest belt settings. There's a lot more details about these lathes here http://www.lathes.co.uk/atlas6inch/ http://www.lathes.co.uk/craftsman6inchmk1/ Asking £180 and obviously collection only from Colchester 1
Mark (smokey mow) Posted March 4, 2017 Author Posted March 4, 2017 A few more pictures and the following extras will be included 4-jaw chuck Fixed centre Tailstock chuck Selection of cutting and boring tools Face plate
Kit Car Electronics Posted March 4, 2017 Posted March 4, 2017 That looks a lovely old thing - I wish I had a use for it and I'd take it!
Howard Posted March 5, 2017 Posted March 5, 2017 Hi Mark, I'll take that if I may. I need that in my life! 2
Mark (smokey mow) Posted March 7, 2017 Author Posted March 7, 2017 Sold to @Howard subject to collection and payment
John Loudon - Sponsorship Liaison Posted March 7, 2017 Posted March 7, 2017 Out of interest Mark, where did you get the tool bit set? They look like the sort of thing I'm hunting for my lathe
Mark (smokey mow) Posted March 7, 2017 Author Posted March 7, 2017 10 hours ago, John said: Out of interest Mark, where did you get the tool bit set? They look like the sort of thing I'm hunting for my lathe Machine Mart https://www.machinemart.co.uk/p/11pc-cutting-tool-set-for-cl300m/
John Loudon - Sponsorship Liaison Posted March 7, 2017 Posted March 7, 2017 31 minutes ago, Mark Wendon (smokey mow) - WSCC Club Secretary said: Machine Mart https://www.machinemart.co.uk/p/11pc-cutting-tool-set-for-cl300m/ Thanks. Quite obvious really
Mark (smokey mow) Posted March 8, 2017 Author Posted March 8, 2017 30 minutes ago, Beggers said: Is this sold please? Unless I hear otherwise it's being collected later this week.
John Loudon - Sponsorship Liaison Posted March 8, 2017 Posted March 8, 2017 On 05/03/2017 at 09:23, Howard said: Hi Mark, I'll take that if I may. I need that in my life! Way to go Howard!
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