Atlas MFC Questions

[sdelivery]

Wow 2k for a toy mill!!
Sorry but It's worth about 250.00 in my eyes BUT I am into machining not collecting machines.
One man's junk is another man's treasure!
I just gave 2k for this cnc lathe 17 x 84

 

[Ulma Doctor]

The question is of rarity.
the cnc you have (as cool as it is) , is not a relic of the 1950’s
If you ever had the chance to play with one, you would get hooked
I had one-they are a blast!

1955 Atlas Horizontal Milling Machine Model MFC Serial # 011909

I just keep finding the old machines!!!!! i 'm just on a roll !!! searching earlier in the week i saw an ad on CL for an atlas horizontal mill i replied to the add and offered a little less than asking price and he accepted!!! she's in pretty good shape a little cracking of the Zamak handles is...

www.hobby-machinist.com

 

[JPMacG]

Very nice! The rotary table and overarm support are original. The back gear engagement lever is not broken (they usually are broken). I think it is worth $2K. If you sell the rotary table separate from the mill you might get more. Yeah, I know it is a little mill with limited workspace and it lacks rigidity, but people are willing to pay a lot for them.

 

[sdelivery]

The question is of rarity.
the cnc you have (as cool as it is) , is not a relic of the 1950’s
If you ever had the chance to play with one, you would get hooked
I had one-they are a blast!

1955 Atlas Horizontal Milling Machine Model MFC Serial # 011909

I just keep finding the old machines!!!!! i 'm just on a roll !!! searching earlier in the week i saw an ad on CL for an atlas horizontal mill i replied to the add and offered a little less than asking price and he accepted!!! she's in pretty good shape a little cracking of the Zamak handles is...

www.hobby-machinist.com

I know your right and I do appreciate the age, the early technology and it looks cool.
I know the mill is capable of a lot more than making tee nuts and slots.
I didn't think the machines value could be so high.
My new project is a throw away from the 90's. It will never have the intrinsic value of that mill.
I have a soft spot for antiques like that in my heart but I don't have the room to collect them, you see I have other addictions too, antique tools, cars, guns, boats, tractors, pocket Knives, books, trains......
Truth be known , my disdain is because I can't collect mini machines also.
I started to, I had them lined up on the table of the cincinnati knee mill I had to sell because of a divorce.
My apologies to everyone

 

[Pevehouse]

I know your right and I do appreciate the age, the early technology and it looks cool.
I know the mill is capable of a lot more than making tee nuts and slots.
I didn't think the machines value could be so high.
My new project is a throw away from the 90's. It will never have the intrinsic value of that mill.
I have a soft spot for antiques like that in my heart but I don't have the room to collect them, you see I have other addictions too, antique tools, cars, guns, boats, tractors, pocket Knives, books, trains......
Truth be known , my disdain is because I can't collect mini machines also.
I started to, I had them lined up on the table of the cincinnati knee mill I had to sell because of a divorce.
My apologies to everyone

No reason to apologize. Not knowing what these pieces go for it’s easy to overlook. That’s a cool cnc you got there. Would love to get into that but my space is limited. May be all the antique machines,lol. Honestly when I first got my atlas 7B shaper, I had no clue that the parts had skyrocketed like they did. I was missing 1 belt guard on that machine and it cost me almost $400 for an original off of eBay. But now mine is complete. Mine is actually dated to the 40s and could have possibly been used as a wartime machine, which adds to its intrigue. Any how, just wanted to say , no offense taken. Don’t sweat it.

 

[Jkflm2]

Did some digging around today and found this box in the same general location. Anyone know if this appears to go with this or some other machine?

 

[34_40]

Yes, most likely all those cutters would be used with the mill. I am intrigued by that threading die - haven't seen one like that before.

 

[Ulma Doctor]

Yes, most likely all those cutters would be used with the mill. I am intrigued by that threading die - haven't seen one like that before.

I believe that the die is called an acorn die.
I have not seen one that large before

 

[34_40]

I believe that the die is called an acorn die.
I have not seen one that large before

I believe you are correct, and I also haven't seen one that large before.