The serial number is 14301. I think it is a 1941 latheCongrats Susan and what a deal!
Serial number is on the tail end of the front way and below is a link to see what year yours is.
http://www.lathe.com/ser-no.htm
The serial number is 14301. I think it is a 1941 latheCongrats Susan and what a deal!
Serial number is on the tail end of the front way and below is a link to see what year yours is.
http://www.lathe.com/ser-no.htm
I can't argue with you T.J.. It's just that that little lathe with the factory lathe legs, original drum switch bed mount, and bed mount lathe lamp is too much eye candy/gloat to let go of, lol.The easy answer is to keep all of them!
Seriously though, if you really need to get rid of one, I would shed the Atlas/Craftsman. I base my opinion on having owned an Atlas 6" in the past and currently own a Logan/Wards 10". There is nothing the Atlas can do that the SB or Logan can't do as good or better. There is also the added benefit of sharing tooling between the SB and Logan.
Plus, I was hoping to later have my now 11 year old son learn to turn on that 6" lathe. He has high functioning autism which contributes to his overall lack of coordination. All he wants to do is play video games. When I feel he is ready, I want him to learn some metalworking. So, I guess that's my extra excuse for not letting go of my less abled Craftsman lathe.I should clarify, I don't have anything against the Atlas 6". They are good machines for their size. It was my first lathe and I learned a lot with it. I just don't think it has any advantage for turning small work over a 9 or 10 inch lathe.
ASM109, I like your answer. Simple and logical!If the Logan is a change gear lathe, your path is clear.
Sell the Logan, Sell the Craftsman, Use the money to buy other tools. You have no need for multiple lathes that will do essentially the same job.
Your biggest whine here is you don't have enough room in your shop. Be a hoarder but seek variety.