Atlas lathe

[Rsherman]

I just purchased a atlas lathe not sure what I have as I am new to lathes. The serial # on bed is D1225. I would like to get a book on it so I can restore it.

 

[mickri]

On my Craftsman lathe there is a plate on the end of the bed of the lathe with the model number.



Your lathe should have something similar attached to the bed.

 

[Rsherman]

There is nothing there. No holes or anything like something was there unfortunately

 

[markba633csi]

That's a real oldie- I can't tell if it's a 9 or 10 inch swing since it appears to have a sleeve bearing headstock
Measure the distance from the spindle or tailstock centerline to the bed as best you can, 2X that will be the swing

 

[matthewsx]

I can’t tell from the picture what needs to be restored. If no major issues I’d suggest lubricating and starting to use it.

John

 

[Rsherman]

Is there a manual or book on it. I would like to do some research

 

[mickri]

Get a copy of the manual of lathe operations (MOLO). It is available in the downloads section of the forum. You will need to donate to the forum, $10 to access it. Well worth it. There are lots of useful documents in Downloads.

 

[mickri]

Did a quick search. Your lathe is probably a model 10D. Here is a link to useful info about the lathe. http://www.lathes.co.uk/atlas/

 

[wa5cab]

The lathe is an Atlas 10D probably made around 1935 or 36. It originally usually came with five 0.0025" laminated shims under the4 bolts or studs holding down the two babbit spindle bearing caps. First step with the spindle bearings will be to determine how many of the original shims are still present. And then whether or not you need to peel off any of any of the remaining shims. Do not unless for some reason you need to remove the spindle from the machine have all four of the bolts loose at any one time. Probably you will want to replace the drive belt but I wouldn't do that until you have determined whether or not the spindle is still usable.

Note that the conversion to a Timken equipped headstock is doable but requires the complete headstock assembly except for the pulley and gears. However. those parts will probably come with the headstock assembly anyway. You will also probably want to replace the three bushings inside of the pulley. and the drive belt.

 

[Rsherman]

Thanks for all the info. I will start looking into it now. I will post progress and surely have more questions