TIPS #331 pt 2 How to Buy an Atlas Craftsman Lathe tubalcain

In this 3 part video, I attempt to describe three different ATLAS lathe & their attachments & accessories. I point out different things to watch out for when you are examining a lathe for possible purchase.
WATCH ALL THREE PARTS!

[Jim-ieuf]

Mr Pete,
I don't have a large, but always wanted one. Your videos are so interesting. I think shop needs to be taught in high school again. Not everyone is college material, and there is Very good money to be had in the trades.
Thanks,
Jim

[Kevin_]

In 1980 I spent my entire income tax return for this exact model lathe. Had a lot of tooling and attachments, steady rest, milling vice. I had a real machinist look at my purchase and he said I got a hell of a deal. I paid 750 bucks. Thanks for all the work you do for us Mr Pete. I learn something every video. I'm a new subscriber. Retired now and have no formal machine shop training. I'm restoring the 1946 airplane I learned to fly in.

[russelallen]

The Craftsman 12" metal lathe was based on the 1935 Craftsman 12" wood lathe. Sears insisted on a 12" swing and although Atlas made them for Sears, Atlas, didn't offer a 12" until the 1950's. I have a late 1935 or early 1936 12 " I have been working on and works super. It's amazing how well and accurate so old a machine is....Russ

[LarryDeSilva]

I have the sears Craftsman 6" lathes model 109-0630(thread cutting gears) and that was manufactured in the 1940's and i also have the longer bed model 109-0702 it says made by sears and roebuck company manufactured in 1937 and I have repaired and restored both to running condition after watching your videos thanks for all the great videos.

[cliffordfender]

Lyle, I know you already know this, but for your viewers, Atlas press was located in Kalamazoo, Michigan. I grew up there. Thanks again, Cliff

[Daledavispratt]

My Atlas is circa 1937, and it is the 10 inch. I didn't know Sears had partnered with Atlas that long ago. Thanks Mr. Pete.

[michaelcraig]

I love watching your videos Mr Pete. im getting ready to buy a craftsman 12x36 and i google that lathe and the first thing i saw was your videos. Great help. Thank you Sir!

[Orgakoyd]

We don't find your 'history lessons'' boring Lyle, please give more!

[ClintsHobbiesDIY]

I have a Craftsman 12 X 24 101.27580. So if I buy a quick-change gearbox, I will need a different length lead screw?

[Bulldog]

Mr. Pete, thank you for all the information you have put out on these great old American lathes. I recently found a 12x36 101.28990 with 5” 3 jaw, 6” 3 jaw and a 8” 4 jaw chucks some tooling with steady rest. I’ve been looking for a few years now and lucked up with one down the road from my house. I took apart and cleaned and noticed only real things wrong with it were the cross feed but was worn but most every thing else was in really good shape. I need to make a quill stop for tailstock and my only real question is on the back gear operation When I put it in back gears and it’s locked in and out of direct drive when I turn the lathe on after a few rotations the handle vibrates out of back gears. Do you know if there is an adjustment for the handle or any advice. It will stay in as long as you hold lever in with your hand. Thanks again and sorry for such a long message. Really enjoy your videos and the old catalogs you reference

[ttcnc]

Just picked up a mid 1936 in amazing shape. The belts and pulleys are not completely covered like the later models

[erica]

lol i had to look up Georgia Gibbs, yes i do remember her songs....

[luismejia]

Hello Mr pete... question for you. First of all let me tell you I enjoy all your videos and detailed information...
My question for you... is.. how much you think it would be a fair price for one of these lathes... 101-07403..
I would like to get one.. and someone is selling one.. just like yours.. except the extra gears for threading... I have not looked at it.. and frankly don't no what to look for and what to stay away from.. thank you.. ahh it does not have the quick change gearbox.. thanks once again.

[mcoram]

I think you may see a Rockwell sold by Sears in later years

[CraftedChannel]

I have a late model `12" on the cabinet branded Atlas. Model 3991. Restoration series underway. My thumbnail is the belt guard with the Atlas badge. I've not seen an early model 12" like the one featured in this video. They seem to be all Craftsman.

[DJako]

I began watching your informative videos last spring and was so inspired, I had to have a lathe. I was able to pick up a Craftsman 12 inch x about 24 for $500 off Craig's list near St Louis. I cannot locate a model number and from looking at the vintage machinery website, I believe it was made In the forties. It was not designed with a cover over the pullies but the gears are covered. I consider it in good shape and It had everything I needed to begin learning and have enjoyed doing so immensely. Thanks for your inspiration and informative videos.

[waynethomas]

Mr. Pete, I see yours is identical to mine other than you have the quick change feed thing. Mine requires gear changes in order to change the feed relative to the spindle speed. So my question is how to buy a quick change? Is it as simple as buying that part or does it require a different lead screw? Is it possible at all to put one on a lathe that didn't come with one? I have to little spare time to mess with the thing there just isn't much time for learning how to change the gears. It would be awesome if I could buy that part and bolt it on. By watching your other vids I see you know a lot about these lathes and it would appear if anyone would know the answer to that it would be you. I sure hopeyou see this given that the vid is nearly 6 years old. Thanks!

[miguelcastaneda]

have the newer version .28910 anyone know if the discs inside the clutch ring are renewable have adjusted it to no avail...the ring on leadscrew leading into quick change box

[CalPilt]

Some of the very early Craftsman 6 " lathes (1937-38) were the 101.07300, and did not have a back gear. That reduces some of your slower RPM speed choices. I have one I am rebuilding that is nearly finished. There has been some success by others using the DC motor and controller from a discarded exercise treadmill to power these smaller 6" lathes.

[richardross]

In Northeastern Connecticut, during WWII many farmers had small home machine shops where they did piece work to support war contracts. In the 1980s there were a lot of those machines for sale as the old guys retired and sold their farms to developers. Good video. Good Luck, Rick