So I picked up a Atlas 10" lathe (I think), TH42 according to the model plate on the end of it. It seem to be a good machine over all, just needs a good cleaning. Things like metal chips in some of the bigger oil points and gunk and grim over it all. So before I start using it I decided to tear it down, clean it and get it built back up and oiled. Figured this way I will know the machine a little better and know that it is safe to use. Here are some pictures of the lathe as I got it.
Tailstock isn't showing on the lathe as I have already taken it apart and done a good cleaning on it. Here is the tailstocks condition before I prepped it and also after it was cleaned and primed, ready to paint.
Working on the compound slide now. Have it apart and ready to be cleaned and primed.
Still no idea at this point what color I am going to paint it. Picked up a Hammered Pewter color, but not committed to that just yet. The lathe seems to have been a dark green as original color so maybe back to that. I like the idea of a dark blue though for some reason. I think if I could get a Hammered Navy Blue I would go with that, but I don't see that as a option. Getting cold around here so not going to be able to paint that often, so have time to make up my mind. Need to get a few ready and then get the torpedo heater going and warm up the garage enough for painting for a couple hours.
More updates as I get more done.
Philip
Tailstock isn't showing on the lathe as I have already taken it apart and done a good cleaning on it. Here is the tailstocks condition before I prepped it and also after it was cleaned and primed, ready to paint.
Working on the compound slide now. Have it apart and ready to be cleaned and primed.
Still no idea at this point what color I am going to paint it. Picked up a Hammered Pewter color, but not committed to that just yet. The lathe seems to have been a dark green as original color so maybe back to that. I like the idea of a dark blue though for some reason. I think if I could get a Hammered Navy Blue I would go with that, but I don't see that as a option. Getting cold around here so not going to be able to paint that often, so have time to make up my mind. Need to get a few ready and then get the torpedo heater going and warm up the garage enough for painting for a couple hours.
More updates as I get more done.
Philip