I purchased it new from the factory - I believe the summer of 1978. I think the cost was around $400. I have used this lathe a lot over the last 45 years. I've used it to make everything from molds for obsolete rubber parts for collector cars to specialty automotive tools to springs and everything in between. Even made a keyway broach on it using a grinding attachment made from a Craftsman Die Grinder and a custom made clamp/holder for the compound. I probably would not have purchased a new lathe if it were not as reasonably priced as this Atlas was. I would have loved a larger heavier built lathe but I didn't have the room for it... the 6" Atlas was the perfect size for my workshop.
1. Serial Number 003516 on nameplate on end of bed
2. Model No. 10100
3. Blue
4. Headstock is Cast Iron
5. Not sure but I think the bearings are Timken Roller Bearings
6. Early Round Top Compound
7. Headstock Casting Number 383-020
8. Casting Date 3-21-78
9. Oval Thrust Bearing Plate
10. Rack has 5 screws and 2 pins
11. Fixed Gear
12. Hard to tell sometimes
13. Purchased it new - pretty sure the summer of 1978
14. Purchased the lathe from the factory. Cost was between $350 and $400 if I recall correctly. I bought a chuck and some accessories from Sears.
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1. Serial Number 003516 on nameplate on end of bed
2. Model No. 10100
3. Blue
4. Headstock is Cast Iron
5. Not sure but I think the bearings are Timken Roller Bearings
6. Early Round Top Compound
7. Headstock Casting Number 383-020
8. Casting Date 3-21-78
9. Oval Thrust Bearing Plate
10. Rack has 5 screws and 2 pins
11. Fixed Gear
12. Hard to tell sometimes
13. Purchased it new - pretty sure the summer of 1978
14. Purchased the lathe from the factory. Cost was between $350 and $400 if I recall correctly. I bought a chuck and some accessories from Sears.
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