How are atlas lathes. as far as cuemaking goes? I'm looking at this 1
http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/tls/1833744976.html
Any info would be helpful
http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/tls/1833744976.html
Any info would be helpful
Lathe question
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That should do it.
I own an atlas that size but older and I have done repairs and made cues with it using a steadyrest with ballbearing for the joint work, they are tough old beast. $1200 is more than I would pay I got mine from an old Navy machinist for $250 with $5000 worth of carbide tooling. make him a lower offer like $750 and see what happens.--Leonard
Unless it has 1-3/8" through spindle, I'd keep looking.
I might keep looking anyway.
While this machine can be made to work, you're better off with a more suitable lathe to begin with.
Also, the transmission leaves a little to be desired.
Change gears?........Really.
I might keep looking anyway.
While this machine can be made to work, you're better off with a more suitable lathe to begin with.
Also, the transmission leaves a little to be desired.
Change gears?........Really.
I had one
Emphasis on HAD. A slow working lathe and because of the flat bed ways not the best design. I would never pay more than $300 for a lathe like that one. Many of them also had poured Babbit headstock bearings which are great if well cared for and a nightmare if worn out. Keep looking friend.
Why not look for a nice old SouthBend, preferably a "light 10" with a long bed, or a bigger one. I am in the rust belt, and anything over $1000 deserves a pretty nice lathe. You can get a new Harbor Freight lathe for a little more. I have one and it is quite accurate. AND I have had Southbend, Atlas, JET, and more. Still have the Jet but for my accurate work I use the Harbor Freight !
Emphasis on HAD. A slow working lathe and because of the flat bed ways not the best design. I would never pay more than $300 for a lathe like that one. Many of them also had poured Babbit headstock bearings which are great if well cared for and a nightmare if worn out. Keep looking friend.
Why not look for a nice old SouthBend, preferably a "light 10" with a long bed, or a bigger one. I am in the rust belt, and anything over $1000 deserves a pretty nice lathe. You can get a new Harbor Freight lathe for a little more. I have one and it is quite accurate. AND I have had Southbend, Atlas, JET, and more. Still have the Jet but for my accurate work I use the Harbor Freight !
For a few dollars more.....
http://www.boltonhardware.com/categ...ead-metal-lathe-with-stand-coolent-system.php
http://www.boltonhardware.com/categ...ead-metal-lathe-with-stand-coolent-system.php
With 750mm/30" between centers, is it valid for cored forearms?
In this moment I want a new lathe in europe, and I have more doubts abaut it....with gear transmission or belt transmission?
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How are atlas lathes. as far as cuemaking goes? I'm looking at this 1
http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/tls/1833744976.html
Any info would be helpful
Just the fact that you asked the question tells me that lathe could be one big headache for you. The price is to high to start with and if you can't work on these machines or don't know much about them you could buy it and never do the first bit of work with it..