Need more info on this lathe I just collected yesterday please.

[matty123]

Collected this yesterday, all in low use condition, I have looked all over it and I am having a hard time finding model numbers etc, I would like to know apart from the make which I assume is atlas, The exact model number and estamated age etc.
as well as any more info that may be relavent on this model,
thanks.

 

[markba633csi]

Looks like an early 12" Atlas, unlike any I've seen- probably Robert can ID it
-M

 

[francist]

I’m thinking maybe a Sphere, a UK version of an Atlas. Try looking here….

Halifax, Acrontools & Sphere lathes (Atlas copies)

Atlas 10-inch lathes from the first to last. Includes details of the British copies by Acorntools, Sphere and halifax

www.lathes.co.uk

 

[matty123]

Great info guys, yes I agree looking at the pics it has to be a sphere as mentioned in the previous comment.

 

[pontiac428]

Wow, I didn't know they made lathes like that in keychain size!