Atlas Lathe ID

[Uncle Buck]

I ended up not purchasing the Atlas at the auction yesterday. As a few have figured out, it was indeed a relatively nice QC-54. Overall, it looked good, but opening up the headstock cover revealed missing teeth on three gears. (Photos below) In hindsight, I should of purchased it for parting out, as it sold for $250.00. (never know how high it would of gone though) I did end up purchasing a much larger Clausing lathe that was also on the auction.









Jack

WOW, actually a bargain at that price as you already know.........

What Clausing did you get? Any pics of that?

Bernie

yes pictures of the Clausing please!

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I can see why you lost interest quickly in the Atlas, well played indeed friend!

 

[pdentrem]

The 5914 is a major step up. Very good price based upon the tooling included. Around here that is a 2k lathe.

The broken gear teeth on the Atlas would not be that much of an issue. I had worst. The bull gear is over 200 if my memory is any good. The new owner got a good deal even with the damage.
Pierre

 

[itsme_Bernie]

+1 on both of Pierre's comments.

I think you made a fantastic purchase on the Clausing! Gotta go with your gut


Bernie