Atlas horizontal mill

JPMacG said:
I can't make out the tag. I think it must be either an MFC or an MIC. The MFC came with the table feed assembly, the MIC did not. The Atlas user's manual and parts list is available in the downloads section here. Robert, moderator of the Atlas section, can probably identify it from the photos. He is an expert on Atlas stuff.

These Atlas mills can be Frankensteins - made up of parts from different models. LOL.... mine is.
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Thank you, I tried a serial number lookup, but no luck. If it is a c model I will be more inclined.
 
JPMacG said:
I can't make out the tag. I think it must be either an MFC or an MIC. The MFC came with the table feed assembly, the MIC did not. The Atlas user's manual and parts list is available in the downloads section here. Robert, moderator of the Atlas section, can probably identify it from the photos. He is an expert on Atlas stuff.

These Atlas mills can be Frankensteins - made up of parts from different models. LOL.... mine is.
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I can't see the 3rd letter, but I'm positive that the model is MF... not MI. The 'crossbars' of the F are obvious (though, with the damage, it could be a E, P, or B as well, though those obviously don't exist).
 
Very nice Snoopdog. Nice collection of cutters.

It's not difficult to make your own arbor if you want a different size. I think 7/8" was usually supplied with the new machine.
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Material for horizontal mill arbor

I'm thinking of making my own 1" diameter arbor for my horizontal milling machine. This involves cutting stock to length, threading one end, and turning a few diameters. I want to start with precision ground rod with good straightness. Would this material be suitable? If not, what would you...
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snoopdog said:
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1196128277628795/?mibextid=dXMIcH Thinking about making the drive and looking at it. I'm just not sure if it would benefit me much, or just take up more of my space. I think I see the arbor but not the support, which is not a big deal I don't think. I think the value is there, probably, and it supposedly works well,? Your thoughts.
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As many others have said some of the parts are worth the asking price. The vice appears to be an OEM vice and they typically sell for around $200 on Ebay. Just keep in mind that the materials to complete are not free. I just ordered spindle bearings for mine and just a touch over $100. Mine is in pristine condition but have some slop in the bearings that I have not been able to adjust out. What is it going to cost to ship it? I paid $700 for mine and drove 20 miles to get it.
 
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