Any Idea what size this may be?

Here is a Pic ov the lathe. I agree it is a 12" craftsman
 
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Yes. Finish condition and cleanliness is considerably better than average. Probably a 101.07403. Does anyone know if it sold and if so what it sold for?

Robert D
 
The Auction is June 1st in Murrayville, GA. loos like an onsite auction. The link still ws for me the lathe is half way down the page.
 
Well, I still cannot get it to work, possibly because of the "..." in the middle of the link indicating I assume missing details. But in any case, I already have a 12x36 and at the moment am another 180 miles further away than my normal 1500 odd. :whistle:

But if it looks as good "in person" as it does in the photo, it could be a good find.

Robert D.
 
Funny the link still works for me. Using iPad at the moment.
Pierre
 
wa5cab said:
The photo is gone so I can't see what the machine was. But I will correct one statement from earlier in the thread. Zamak gears do not "wear out quickly". Unless the operator never lubricates them properly. Which will wear out steel gears just as quickly. Same comments apply to bed wear, which V-beds are just as susceptable to as flat beds. A worn-out lathe is a worn-out lathe, regardless of who made it.

Robert D.
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I think this is the lathe http--www.auctionzip.com-Full-Image-1792512-fi39.cgi I had to study this lathe to see the compound rest was position for boring. Not sure what else was in the photo that belongs to this lathe. Good luck
 
Strangely enough, the original link in msg #1 worked on this machine tonight. No idea why it didn't work the other night.

Unless a few of the really small items on the shelf below are turning tools, I don't see anything else in the one photo related to the lathe, either.

Robert D.
 
Uncle Buck said:
Folks either love Atlas/Craftsman lathes or dismiss every last one as junk with a wave of the hand. Rarely is there a lot of middle of the road you will hear about an Atlas/Craftsman lathe. I have a 12" Craftsman myself. I will concede it is not as heavy a machine as a Logan, South Bend or Sheldon I do not think them as bad a machine as previous posters have made them out to be. An operator that takes into account the fact that the Atlas/Craftsman is not as heavy as many other machines and works within the limits of the machine can and will do just fine with the machine. Personally, I would say if you could get into the machine for the right money it would be worth consideration. We are all entitled to our opinions and that is mine.
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I will second that! Well put.
 
There's one coming up on auction here soon. Description says 12 x 30, owned by career machinist, one owner, used in his home shop. I might have to go look. Might be a good bigger brother for my 7 x 14 HF. Also has a Jet 18" drill-mill.

Tom
 
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I dont know why there seems to be so much negitivity about the Atlas lathe I have one I got it for a song. Have I modified some of the faults out of it yes I have. But with the right cutter and the proper setup I have pushed this lathe beyond its purpose with NO problems and no vibrations. And as far as it being accurate it will turn out very accurate parts just as good as a Leblond lathe I use to run. It all depends on how you set it up and if you know what your doing. If you want to just throw any old cutter in it and dont adjust the bearings or gibs and start hacking away you may have some problems. Would I like a nice new lathe??? Sure but a v bed lathe is not going to make my parts turn out anymore accurate than a flat bed lathe. Not that long ago I machined a 1" shaft 18" long I had zero tapper ZERO I would say for most home shops that is pretty good.. Ray
 
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