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Ive been digging around the local classifieds and have pretty much struck a deal for what appears to be an Atlas 10x36.
I'm starting a new thread for the Atlas, since my other thread is more about digging around for info on it when I found it on the classifieds. This thread will be for the purchase, return home and eventually: restoration and modifications.
A little background as to why I won't be able to buy it for another 21 days. I'm currently in Gander Newfoundland. I'm military (search and rescue) and posted here. In Feb, I'm posted to NS, where the lathe is located. I won't be able to buy it from the seller until then.
I have contacted him and he seems like a nice guy. Farmer, he bought the lathe to make parts and pieces for his implements. He no longer uses it, so he's selling it. Says he paid a grand for it 10 years ago. I'd rather spend 700-800, but will give him what he paid if the lathe is in good shape. They don't go for much less around these parts anyways. I know they go for less in parts of the USA, but that really makes no difference as they go for around a grand here. Supply and demand....
He doesn't have a lot of specific info about it, just general stuff. He's a farmer, not a machinist. It looks like a 10x36 and he says it's about 4 feet long. He was away from his shop, so he couldn't get me the end plate numbers, but his description seems to fit.
He thinks it came form a school or something as he says it has light wear and is in good condition. I guess I'll find out when I get the MK I eyeball and a couple straight edges on it....
It has a 3 jaw chuck, a 4 jaw chuck, an assortment of holders/cutters, a center rest, a box of change gears and a box of assorted bits he's not sure of. Dare I hope for the mill attachment? Nah......probably too much to hope for.
He didn't say he would hold it for me, but he did say he'll stop advertising it and call me first if someone else wants to buy it.
I asked if sending him a deposit was something he would want and he said he didn't want to take any money from me until I got to look at it. Seems honest enough.
In my experience, most farmers are pretty straight shooters and are trustworthy so I believe what he told me. But still to be confirmed when I look at it.
As I mentioned $1000 is a touch more than I wanted to spend, but if I went for a lathe from Busy Bee (about the only option to used around these parts) it would be around 800 after taxes.
And that would be an "Asian" 7x12 with no accessories.
The Atlas should be a 10x36 with several accessories for 200 more. The 4 jaw chuck would almost make up that difference. Chuck (pun!) in there's lots of advice/experience on the internet with the atlas/craftsman and it starts looking pretty good.
A 10x18 from busy bee would be 1400 before taxes, figure 1550 taxes in. This is the one that would be comparable to the Atlas, since both are listed as 18" between centers and 10" swing.
So, if all goes well I should have it in the new garage approx 20-21 Feb. I can't wait! I've wanted a lathe for a long time and never have found something that suits my needs and price bracket.
Here's some pictures from the add:
I'll snap a few pics when i get it home and carry on with the thread then.
So, assuming the atlas is in decent shape when I look at it, I think its a done deal. Even at a grand. They usually list/sell in the 700-1000 range in this area from what I've seen, so he's not right out to lunch compared with the local market.
I'm starting a new thread for the Atlas, since my other thread is more about digging around for info on it when I found it on the classifieds. This thread will be for the purchase, return home and eventually: restoration and modifications.
A little background as to why I won't be able to buy it for another 21 days. I'm currently in Gander Newfoundland. I'm military (search and rescue) and posted here. In Feb, I'm posted to NS, where the lathe is located. I won't be able to buy it from the seller until then.
I have contacted him and he seems like a nice guy. Farmer, he bought the lathe to make parts and pieces for his implements. He no longer uses it, so he's selling it. Says he paid a grand for it 10 years ago. I'd rather spend 700-800, but will give him what he paid if the lathe is in good shape. They don't go for much less around these parts anyways. I know they go for less in parts of the USA, but that really makes no difference as they go for around a grand here. Supply and demand....
He doesn't have a lot of specific info about it, just general stuff. He's a farmer, not a machinist. It looks like a 10x36 and he says it's about 4 feet long. He was away from his shop, so he couldn't get me the end plate numbers, but his description seems to fit.
He thinks it came form a school or something as he says it has light wear and is in good condition. I guess I'll find out when I get the MK I eyeball and a couple straight edges on it....
It has a 3 jaw chuck, a 4 jaw chuck, an assortment of holders/cutters, a center rest, a box of change gears and a box of assorted bits he's not sure of. Dare I hope for the mill attachment? Nah......probably too much to hope for.
He didn't say he would hold it for me, but he did say he'll stop advertising it and call me first if someone else wants to buy it.
I asked if sending him a deposit was something he would want and he said he didn't want to take any money from me until I got to look at it. Seems honest enough.
In my experience, most farmers are pretty straight shooters and are trustworthy so I believe what he told me. But still to be confirmed when I look at it.
As I mentioned $1000 is a touch more than I wanted to spend, but if I went for a lathe from Busy Bee (about the only option to used around these parts) it would be around 800 after taxes.
And that would be an "Asian" 7x12 with no accessories.
The Atlas should be a 10x36 with several accessories for 200 more. The 4 jaw chuck would almost make up that difference. Chuck (pun!) in there's lots of advice/experience on the internet with the atlas/craftsman and it starts looking pretty good.
A 10x18 from busy bee would be 1400 before taxes, figure 1550 taxes in. This is the one that would be comparable to the Atlas, since both are listed as 18" between centers and 10" swing.
So, if all goes well I should have it in the new garage approx 20-21 Feb. I can't wait! I've wanted a lathe for a long time and never have found something that suits my needs and price bracket.
Here's some pictures from the add:
I'll snap a few pics when i get it home and carry on with the thread then.
So, assuming the atlas is in decent shape when I look at it, I think its a done deal. Even at a grand. They usually list/sell in the 700-1000 range in this area from what I've seen, so he's not right out to lunch compared with the local market.
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