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I looked at sold listings on eBay for shapers today and was a bit blown away by this:
$2300 for a pretty good Atlas shaper. The add says it's a model AB, which didn't come with belt covers and the oil catch pan that goes under the ram on the back is broken. Also, it has the original "pearlage" as the seller calls it. I had to look, since I know no Atlas machines were hand scraped from the factory. Turns out some PO had put machine turned decoration on the vertical ways and the vise. I bought an Atlas shaper several years ago that was more complete and no broken parts for 500. Also, in the same search a fairly rough Atlas 7B went for 200 in Louisiana. All I can say is someone must have wanted one of these real bad. I like my little Atlas, but I would certainly part with it for 2300. For that price I could probably be persuaded to throw in the rotary table and index centers.
Atlas Model 7AB 7" Metal Shaper w/ Vise | eBay
Excellent Condition, Remains of Pearlage on the ways, and the vise ways. The crank nor tool holder are included. Original paint, in great condition, motor in exceptional condition.
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$2300 for a pretty good Atlas shaper. The add says it's a model AB, which didn't come with belt covers and the oil catch pan that goes under the ram on the back is broken. Also, it has the original "pearlage" as the seller calls it. I had to look, since I know no Atlas machines were hand scraped from the factory. Turns out some PO had put machine turned decoration on the vertical ways and the vise. I bought an Atlas shaper several years ago that was more complete and no broken parts for 500. Also, in the same search a fairly rough Atlas 7B went for 200 in Louisiana. All I can say is someone must have wanted one of these real bad. I like my little Atlas, but I would certainly part with it for 2300. For that price I could probably be persuaded to throw in the rotary table and index centers.