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Years ago I bought an Atlas (Clausing) 6301 lathe. It has a 2 HP motor and a Teco VFD. It didn't have a steady rest, which limited it's usefulness, but I've been able to work around it. Recently, at a swap meet I stumbled across a steady rest that looked compatible. There were no identifying numbers on any part of the steady rest. The seller thought it was off a Clausing lathe, but was unsure. Since neither of us knew it would fit, he offered a price that made it well worth taking a chance.
After getting home and placing it on the lathe, it fit perfectly. Doing some research, I determined that it was the earlier (#7522) version, which would have been sold at the time my lathe was built.
The Lathe:
Steady rest:
The ball bearings that had been added had hardened grease, which freed up with ATF and gentle persuasion. I did find new, sealed ones on Ebay, so I have a set ready to put on. I'll polish things up a little, but in the long run, the plan is to make a better stand and do some repainting. The 3-jaw is worn out, so I'll be replacing it before long.
After getting home and placing it on the lathe, it fit perfectly. Doing some research, I determined that it was the earlier (#7522) version, which would have been sold at the time my lathe was built.
The Lathe:
Steady rest:
The ball bearings that had been added had hardened grease, which freed up with ATF and gentle persuasion. I did find new, sealed ones on Ebay, so I have a set ready to put on. I'll polish things up a little, but in the long run, the plan is to make a better stand and do some repainting. The 3-jaw is worn out, so I'll be replacing it before long.
