what am I looking at here
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That lathe is a good one to hang onto if the ways are in good condition. It looks like it's gear driven, rather than belt driven and it's got power feed, can single point threads, etc. I would probably make you an offer on it if it was out this direction. What's the hp and phase?
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Sorry to hear about the loss. If once you get everything in order personally and physically, I might be interested in the welder. Not trying to seam like a buzzard, but just when you are ready...
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any good web sites besides Lincoln :shrug
but you don't sew :smilie_slap
I'd like to keep it, learn about it, and use it if possible
Thanks, he was the toughest guy I know/knew :muscle071
those are the things I don't know, is there a quick guide to all that lingo? :beer
Maybe I should have said I need to learn about how to keep and use these things. :beer
Later this summer there will be other weird stuff for sale, not sure if I'll post it on FSB :shrug
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The ways are the rails that the carriage(the main structure that moves the tool into/away from the part), cross slide(moves the tool toward/away from the operator) and end working attachment(holds the chuck, tools and centers) are sliding on. If the lathe is plugged into the wall it sure looks like it's a 110v. Still curious about the horsepower. Do you know the manufacturer?
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:shrug where would I look for that kind of info?
that picture was as close as I wanted to get in my suit & tie
Look on the back left of the lathe for a plackard with the info/model name and number. The motor h.p. will be on a label on the side of the motor, may have to remove it to see that though. Also try a search for "Atlas" lathe. I'm pretty sure it is not one but, you will find links to other lathe info. The real value is in the tooling/accessories that are with the lathe. Lots of lathes end up with mismatched tooling = useless...
I'm also sorry to read of your loss. Men like your grandfather did much for this world and in turn did much for their families. Just looking at your photos of his well used tools shows he knew his way around a machine shop and could work with his hands....which ensured his family was provided for.
I'd suggest a couple ways to learn how to use this lathe 1. Start reading "Home Machinest" a magazine oriented to folks who have machine equipment in their home shop. 2. Get into a local community college machinest class. If you have the right instructor, you'll learn more in the shortest period of time than trying to "self-teach" yourself.
I'd suggest a couple ways to learn how to use this lathe 1. Start reading "Home Machinest" a magazine oriented to folks who have machine equipment in their home shop. 2. Get into a local community college machinest class. If you have the right instructor, you'll learn more in the shortest period of time than trying to "self-teach" yourself.
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lathe looks a bit leaky
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Are you serious? It is a metal lathe. I can't imagine a metal lathe being belt driven and if it was, I sure would not buy it.
It wouldn't take much to convert it to 220, which is better anyways
That is what happens when you use coolant:doh0715::duh
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School me, oh wise one. Do you think metal lathes were always gear driven? Or do you think there has been a few changes in technology in the last century? Were metal lathes gear driven when leather bands drove all of the equipment in the shop? Goodness!
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Any idea how much something like this would weight?
any special concerns when moving it?
I have no clue as to what accessories go with it, there is a 6ft tall self next t oit full of drill bits and other stuff I can't remember.
any special concerns when moving it?
thanks :beer
I have no clue as to what accessories go with it, there is a 6ft tall self next t oit full of drill bits and other stuff I can't remember.
He was 85, had tons of medical problems, and was still fabing stuff when he had the energy to walk.
I'm thinking about taking a class in the future, just not enough free time. I'd hate to put it in storage and ruin it with lack of maintance. kinda the point of this thread, don't want any screw ups from my ignorance.
I'm sure he saved the 220 parts, just not sure where to look. It's a bit late to ask him :doh0715: :cry
That's a classic Lincoln "Tombstone" welder. 225 Amp A/C stick welder. They're everywhere, and they run for decades.
As far as learning to use the lathe, see if your local community college has an "intern prep" class or something like that for machinists/mold-makers. LMCC in St. Joe used to, my step-dad taught it. I don't know if he still does.
It'll give you the basics, at least.
As far as learning to use the lathe, see if your local community college has an "intern prep" class or something like that for machinists/mold-makers. LMCC in St. Joe used to, my step-dad taught it. I don't know if he still does.
It'll give you the basics, at least.
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i was refering to the big ass black puddle under the motor end, seems like the cooling oil wold be more concentrated under the bed, unless the floor isn't level
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