Craftsman 6' Metal Lathe 101.21200 Overview and Features Atlas

Craftsman 6" metal lathe 101.21200 Overview and features. I cover many of the main points of this lathe and its features. I also talk about a few of the changes or updates that were included with this lathe vs the older 618 style lathe.

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[michaelmach]

*Excellent lathe **MyBest.Tools** I started turning pens, and this is a very smooth running lathe. I am glad that I went with a variable speed lathe. It is made of top quality materials and will probably out last me. I highly recommend.*

[MyronWooley]

I inherited my Dad's lathe just like this one. It's sitting on the floor under my 3D printer bench, but I plan on getting it all set back up. This video was really helpful.

[JohnnieBravo]

Nice commentary on this lathe. I've had one of these things for about 35 years, and never used it to its potential, but just very casual infrequent use. We closed up our office where I had it stored, and I brought it home and got interested in setting it up again. Learning how to use it from your stuff, and tubalcain. I just put a treadmill variable speed motor on mine, and that's working awesome.

[kappullen]

I had one of these bought new in the seventies (1970s).
It was ok for a starter lathe.
The older Atlas/Craftsman lathes were more rigid because the belts were between the spindle bearings.
The spindle bearings are very close together and prone to chatter on this machine.
The feed also works from the lead screw with cast zink, or zamak half nuts. Their life wasn't very long.
The machine was good for the price. I believe it may have been $150.
Times have sure changed.
Kap

[paco]

I just bought one of these units ... thanks for the added info on it's workings.

[robertbullcarmichael]

I have the Atlas version of this lathe. Love it and does a great job.

[kenmickler]

So, this was great to watch! I own a Craftsman 6 inch lathe, just like this one. I have it mounted on a workbench in my sailboat. That's right... I have a mini machine shop on my sailboat. I mainly machine stainless steel and aluminum. I do have a need to turn delrin into pulleys for my sailvoat rigging. My question is: what style/shape cutter should I use to turn plastics such as delrin. Thanks, Ken

[conrat]

Looking to pick up an Atlas 10100. Thank you for this video.

[clockguy]

The very first Atlas 618 (101.) lathes sold by Sears had brass bushings on the spindle. The same lathe badged Atlas 618 was always ball bearing spindles and later the craftsman lathes switched to ball bearing headstocks too.

[vandalsgarage]

Surface finish is a a function of tool geometry, assuming you're cutting within the machines capabilities. I have one, and use it for small parts all the time. I also have a full size tool room lathe, but when I'm too lazy to swap out the chuck for collets, I'll often just fire up the little Atlas

[RickRose]

Interesting--I've had a few Atlas/Craftsman lathes pass through my hands, but I have not had one of those yet. Thanks for sharing.

[joshuacayton]

What oils do u use on the gear box bearings and all the rest got one and interested in starting and using it just want to give it a good once over first

[DumbThumbsFPV]

Thanks for this. I just bought one that is still in the crate from a farmer up here. He bought it for messing around with and never bothered to unbox it. Came with all kinds of new stuff and a sears metal bench for it as well also in a crated up box. Wasn't going to buy it but for $300 I figured I couldn't go wrong. I rewind motors for a living and have a VFD sitting in a box so I think I will use that for speeds.

[QwikKota]

I recently purchased one of these but it did not come with a chuck. That does not look like a 6" chuck nor does it look like one would fit with the jaws opened wide. What size chuck is recommended? Mine has a backplate with holes measuring 4.125" bolt circle. Thanks.

[raymuttart]

Damned good well made lathes, i have the atlas version, very pleased with it.

[BoxcarsGarage]

I just picked up a 109 at yardsale.... excited to clean it up and play with it.

[minskmade]

i have the atlas clausing version of this. its the 18" inch version. great little lathes.

[OtterLakeFlutes]

Thanks, I just got one for $150 that, while it needs a total teardown and cleanup rebuild, nothing is broken or missing (except the broken plastic cover and a broken handle/knob. Pretty exciting. Wow 30 thou on steel? Hehe. I love cutting brass... I was wondering where these banjo guys were getting these awesome custom little knobby brass tension hook shoes (little round headed bolts) and then it occurred to me -- they're making them, not ordering them.

[georgespangler]

I've had 6 atlas lathes I've restored never seen one worn out like most of the v-way lathes

[qazwazpds]

Minutes 7:51 what is part number of the belt?