[Lathe] I bought an atlas lathe in pieces.

[Mellodabs]

I bought an atlas lathe in pieces with all the parts. It included the original manual, a letter to the company for replacement parts, and a motor that doesn't work. All for $150. I'm new to wood working and need help puting it together, finding what model it is ( i believe its a 10d from my research) I have TONS of questions.

 

[markba633csi]

That is an oldie (I see the knife switch)
You'll need to find a used motor of about 1/3 to 1/2 horsepower for it
mark

 

[just old al]

Not sure what it would have been used for - lathe has a proper switch on the front. Not seeing the bits of the countershaft mounting - just the shaft and pulleys (good to have). Pillow blocks on a swinging platform would do for the countershaft - BTDT before, or find a countershaft assembly from an old SOuth Bend and adapt it.

 

[Mellodabs]

I know machinist that does workfor nasa amongst other companies so i could have parts made. But i know absolutly nothing about lathes other than i want one and want to turn wood, epoxy, and metal, as well as combinations of the three. I have no clue about gears and assembly of them. Also can i rebuild the motor? I do have some mechanical background but that lies in aumotive.

 

[Mellodabs]

Also i appreciate the help

 

[Al 1]

Mello, See if you can find a parts manual. The price was not bad. And look at the bright side, no need to take apart before cleaning / painting. Al

 

[Mellodabs]

Im not at all disappointed in it no being assembled. Let me gain intimate knowledge of the machine. I am at this very moment pulling the motor apart to see if the bushings are dirty. (Recomended by my uncle)

 

[Al 1]

Thats the way we learn.

 

[Mellodabs]

 

[Mellodabs]

Hopefully it was just the amount of wood dust and rust that was bogging it down. We'll see.