Atlas 6" x 24" no model number

[Texasdeath]

I am trying to figure out which atlas lathe I just purchased. ID plate is missing. The chuck is 6" effective length is 24". All of the castings are iron with exception of the change direction mechanism. I am unsure of the age. I believe the taper on the tail stock is #2 but I am uncertain.

 

[jwmay]

Looks like a 10F to me.

 

[Texasdeath]

How would I tell? Are there stamped features?

 

[jwmay]

Atlas & Craftsman Serial Number and Model Number Locations

I have added a field to the Atlas Machines database for the location of the model and serial numbers. The database is in Downloads, although the copy currently there does not have the field (because only two records have anything entered in the new field. There is also a copy of the database...

www.hobby-machinist.com

At the top of the Atlas forum, are many threads, such as the linked one above. But it's a 10f. Google Atlas 10F metal lathe.

 

[jwmay]

It'll be in one of these places. It'll be a tag on the painted places or stamped on the way. It won't say 10F. It'll say H36 or V36 or TV36 or maybe some Craftsman number. But it'll be a 10F. Search the words "Atlas 10F metal lathe" on the internet. It's what you have. There's really nothing else it could be. No machine tag necessary. Lol
Your model does not have a quick change gear box, and is missing a horizontal countershaft, according to your pictures.
Here's a picture from the internet...Notice the website lathes.co.uk

 

[jwmay]

These places..sorry.

 

[jwmay]

It'll say TV36. I see that yours has Timken bearings. Tailstock taper is MT2, headstock is MT3 with a threaded spindle nose of 1 1/2-8. Enjoy!

 

[markba633csi]

Unusual chuck mounting, but I've seen weirder things
-M

 

[Texasdeath]

These places..sorry.

Thanks I found the serial number on the ways. I am pretty excited this is my first lathe. I made on lol, it was no so good. I am planning a complete restore any advice on spindle nuts and gears?

 

[Texasdeath]

Thanks I found the serial number on the ways. I am pretty excited this is my first lathe. I made on lol, it was no so good. I am planning a complete restore any advice on spindle nuts and gears?

It'll say TV36. I see that yours has Timken bearings. Tailstock taper is MT2, headstock is MT3 with a threaded spindle nose of 1 1/2-8. Enjoy!

The serial number is TH14342S