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Per Jack's EXCELLENT suggestion, I placed the aadocs.zip file in the RCM (Rec Crafts Metalworking) dropbox. http://www.metalworking.com/dropbox/ That way anyone that wants them that I haven't sent them to can grab them at their leisure, and save some on-line time on my end. If you've never been to this site there are other useful files there as well. Thanks again Jack. Marty ------------------------------------------------------------------------ eGroup home: http://www.eGroups.com/list/atlas_craftsman Free Web-based e-mail groups by eGroups.com

I recently acquired a very old lathe which the previous owner said was an Atlas. However I am not so sure. There are several layers of old paint flaking off and I cannot find any markings anywhere on the lathe, no name tag, no model #, no serial #. The lathe is approximately 11" x 28". The cover over the change gears just hangs on - it is not bolted or hinged. The reversing gears are shifted with a small lever that tension is applied to by means of a 'spur' wheel. The ways are flat inside which the tailstock rides on and prismatic outside which the carriage rides on. The spindle is threaded for 1?" - 12 which is apparently unusual. This lathe needs a lot of work but I would like to know what I have. Any help identifying the manufacturer and/or model would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Bink ------------------------------------------------------------------------ eGroup home: http://www.eGroups.com/list/atlas_craftsman Free Web-based e-mail groups by eGroups.com

Hi Folks, My name is Steve Blancard. I have a great old 12 x 24 Atlas bench lathe, it is the old style with change gears. I've had it for about 14 years and have made many things with it over the years. It has a milling attachment that I used quite a few times before I bought a bench top milling machine. Ron Thibault told me about this e-group. If you haven't been to his Atlas Lathe web site, take a look. He has a lot of good info. For everyones info - I was just looking atwww.ebay.com and saw there is some Atlas stuff available. 2 different manuals and a set of change gears. Take a look, search under "lathe" or "atlas lathe" you'll be amazed at what is up for auction. Someone was asking about lathe tables/mountings. Mine is mounted on a 2" thick oak base that is supported by heavy cast iron legs. I think it is the original base since it looks as old as the lathe (60+ years) and appears factory made for it. I look forward to hearing what everyone else is doing with their lathes. Steve ------------------------------------------------------------------------ eGroup home: http://www.eGroups.com/list/atlas_craftsman Free Web-based e-mail groups by eGroups.com

I can't remember if I read it in an earlier post or not. But there is a very useful "official" Atlas web site (by Clausing) that has a lot mog good info on these old machines. Take a look: http://www.atlas-press.com/ Look under the heading of "Atlas oldies but goodies". If everyone already knows this then I'll take 12 lashes with a wet noodle. If not, don't say I never told ya. And this time when I told you about a web site I remembed to give the actual address. See, you can teach an old dog new tricks! Steve Blancard ------------------------------------------------------------------------ eGroup home: http://www.eGroups.com/list/atlas_craftsman Free Web-based e-mail groups by eGroups.com

I hope this isn't repeated...I can't seem to get this to post. Does anyone know of an aftermarket cross slide, or plans for one for the 6" lathe? Thanks, Mike ------------------------------------------------------------------------ eGroup home: http://www.eGroups.com/list/atlas_craftsman Free Web-based e-mail groups by eGroups.com

Mine is for the Atlas-and is the whole thing, longitudinal carriage with cross and compund slides. John M. Reid Phone & Fax: 425 391 4494 (auto switch) Issaquah WA 98027 jmreid@u.washington.edu ------------------------------------------------------------------------ eGroup home: http://www.eGroups.com/list/atlas_craftsman Free Web-based e-mail groups by eGroups.com

I have aquired a atlas bench top lathe model 3950 serial# 003133 it is missing the gears for making threads and different feed rates is there anyone out there with some spare parts? Also I would like to find a center for the tail stock! Help! Larry Landon ------------------------------------------------------------------------ eGroup home: http://www.eGroups.com/list/atlas_craftsman Free Web-based e-mail groups by eGroups.com

This is a re-send Itried posting on the website but don't know IF . . . To the Atlas/Craftsman Group; Question & Info: Am I in the right group? I hear Atlas/Craftsman/AA mentioned as Origins for the Atlas. I have info which may or may not be of use to members, because my provenance (origin)is from Atlas Press Co. of Kalamazoo MI. My Lathe Nametag reads: Atlas Clausing Corp. Kalamazoo, Mich. 95001 and my Serial tag reads mod. # 3950; Ser. # 00074 The Atlas I have was made around 1970 (I think). It's 6" throw and has a #2 Morse Taper. The spindle is threaded 1"-10thd. The company is kaput. Tip #1 A source of parts and manuals for MY atlas was; Clausing Industrial Inc. Service Center P.O. Box 877 Goshen, IN 46527-0877 (219)533-0403 I got an owner's manual from them, and they have many parts for my unit. They also have a website. Tip #2 Since I also cut wood on my lathe I have another source for chucks for that purpose. I use the Nova Scroll Chuck, which is excellent, but the thread inserts were not available locally. So I went direct to: Latalex Ltd. 65 The Concourse Henderson, Auckland New Zealand They provided one at local prices and at no cost in shipping. They too have a website. SO; if anyone wants to tell me I'm in the wrong club, or wishes more info e me. Bob Tonkins ------------------------------------------------------------------------ eGroup home: http://www.eGroups.com/list/atlas_craftsman Free Web-based e-mail groups by eGroups.com

Atlas/Craftsman Group; Question & Info: Am I in the right group? I hear Atlas/Craftsman/AA mentioned as Origins for the Atlas. I have info which may or may not be of use to members, because my provenance (origin)is from Atlas Press Co. of Kalamazoo MI. My Lathe Nametag reads: Atlas Clausing Corp. Kalamazoo, Mich. 95001 and my Serial tag reads mod. # 3950; Ser. # 00074 The Atlas I have was made around 1970 (I think). It's 6" throw and has a #2 Morse Taper. The spindle is threaded 1"-10thd. The company is kaput. Tip #1 A source of parts and manuals for MY atlas was; Clausing Industrial Inc. Service Center P.O. Box 877 Goshen, IN 46527-0877 (219)533-0403 I got an owner's manual from them, and they have many parts for my unit. They also have a website. Tip #2 Since I also cut wood on my lathe I have another source for chucks for that purpose. I use the Nova Scroll Chuck, which is excellent, but the thread inserts were not available locally. So I went direct to: Latalex Ltd. 65 The Concourse Henderson, Auckland New Zealand They provided one at local prices and at no cost in shipping. They too have a website. SO; if anyone wants to tell me I'm in the wrong club, or wishes more info e me. Bob Tonkins ------------------------------------------------------------------------ eGroup home: http://www.eGroups.com/list/atlas_craftsman Free Web-based e-mail groups by eGroups.com

I'm hoping to obtain drawings or a source for parts for a fairly old Atlas 1036 (has the open headstock with motor on an 'over-center' belt tightner and 5-step pully on countershaft). Ways, tailstock, and headstock seem to be in fairly good shape. The housing for the reversing mechanism (where nameplate is) is broken, the little 'spider' that engages the lead screw to reversing gears is missing, the mount for the tailstock end of the lead screw is missing, and the gear pack that carries the pinion (crank cross slide along ways) is missing. Does anyone have leads for these parts? Does anyone have drawings for them? I'd be very happy with photocopies! Morgan Hall Wilsonville, Oregon morganh@... ------------------------------------------------------------------------ eGroup home: http://www.eGroups.com/list/atlas_craftsman Free Web-based e-mail groups by eGroups.com

Wouldn't have found it without this group. Thanks!!! Very valuable!! Morgan Hall Wilsonville, Oregon morganh@... ------------------------------------------------------------------------ eGroup home: http://www.eGroups.com/list/atlas_craftsman Free Web-based e-mail groups by eGroups.com

Morgan, Wanted to let you know there is another Atlas lathe owner right down the road from you (Tigard). I have a 10" similar to yours and quite a bit of the supporting literature. Drop me a note or phone and I will copy it for you. Kevin Callaway callrods@... (503)590-3120 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ eGroup home: http://www.eGroups.com/list/atlas_craftsman Free Web-based e-mail groups by eGroups.com

At 01:12 PM 1/22/99 -0600, you wrote: >Does anyone know how to tell the date of manufacture of an old Atlas? >Clausing says their is no telling by serial number. >Jim Irwin Maybe this information can be backed into by comparing serial numbers with approximate year of original acquisition, where known. The problem will of course be there are so few machines are left in the hands of the original owners or family members. I'm a typical case in that even though I am only the second owner my 10, I do not know its year of original purchase and it was rebedded before I acquired it and has no serial number. Regards, Harry Wade Nashville Tn ------------------------------------------------------------------------ eGroup home: http://www.eGroups.com/list/atlas_craftsman Free Web-based e-mail groups by eGroups.com

Test Ronald Thibault North Augusta, SC USA http://www.toast.net/~thibault Builder Miinie #2 Captain R/C Combat Ship USS Arizona ------------------------------------------------------------------------ eGroup home: http://www.eGroups.com/list/atlas_craftsman Free Web-based e-mail groups by eGroups.com

Friends; For those of you who asked, I have put the Modletec article I wrote on making my chip pan on my page. As I did sell it to Modletec, I have not referenced it in my page. It is at the following address for those interested. http://www.toast.net/~thibault/Atlas_Lathe_Chip_Pan.htm Ronald Thibault North Augusta, SC USA http://www.toast.net/~thibault Builder Miinie #2 Captain R/C Combat Ship USS Arizona ------------------------------------------------------------------------ eGroup home: http://www.eGroups.com/list/atlas_craftsman Free Web-based e-mail groups by eGroups.com

Yes, that's it, but I've other more pressing things to deal with in life so I'll get over it. :-) Regards, Harry Wade Nashville Tn ------------------------------------------------------------------------ eGroup home: http://www.eGroups.com/list/atlas_craftsman Free Web-based e-mail groups by eGroups.com

Atlas_Craftsman Information File Last updated: 1/23/99 Group E-mail address: (send your e-mail and replies to this address): atlas_craftsman@... Purpose: The purpose of this list is to share information with each other, about Atlas Metal Lathes and Metal Lathes produced for Sears by Altas and AA Engineering under the Craftsman name. The list is intended for everyone, veteran and novice users alike. Allowable Discussion Topics: Anything that has to do with the specific use, setup, construction, parts, modification, buy/sell/trade of the lathe or any accessories for the lathe. Machining technique topics specific to the lathe are OK. It is encouraged that general machining topics be discussed on the rec.crafts.metalworking newsgroup. Since there will be a variety of folks with different skill/knowledge levels, please respect each other's questions or comments. Let's keep and enjoyable productive atmosphere for all and let's have some good dialogue. As new users come on line I'm sure some questions will be asked again. Be patient and help as much as possible. Machine Models: (I need help here, please send any information you have to build this section) Craftsman machines with model numbers (found on the end of the bed, tailstock side or the middle of the bed backside) AA Engineering produced 109.xxxxx. As far as I know, AA has long been out of business. I'm told that these contacts can be tried for a source for parts for the AA lathes and the Altas/Craftsman lathes: Blue Ridge Machinery & Tools, Inc. PO Box 536 Hurricane, WV 25526 Tel. 800-872-6500 or 304-562-3538 Meridian Machinery PO Box 536 Babylon, NY 11702 Tel. 516-777-1317 Sobel Machinery 82 Herbert Ave Closter, New Jersey 07624 Tel. 201-768-9645 J. C. Boegeman 1464 S. Warner Dr. Apache Junction, AZ 85220 Tel. 602-982-8436 Plaza Machinery 93 Garry Rd Closter, NJ 07624 Tel. 201-768-9645 101.xxxxx were produced by Altas Press Co. and are supported by: Clausing Industrial, Inc. (c) 1996 1819 Pitcher Street Kalamazoo, MI 49007 Phone: (616) 345-7155 FAX: (616) 345-5945 Service Center Goshen Indiana Phone: (219) 533-0371 URLS of Interest: (please e-mail me to add your site if it pertains to Atlas-Craftsman lathes) http://www.clausing-industrial.com/index.htm Clausing Industrial-Supports machines by Altas http://www.atlas-press.com/index.htm Clausing's Atlas Page http://www.mermac.com Meridian Machinery Home Page http://www.paramountmachinery.com Source for tailstocks, gears, accy's for many lathes http://www.villagepress.com Home Shop Machinist, Live Steam, Projects in Metal http://www.4w.com/modeltec Trains, Steam, Model Engineering http://homepages.force9.net/tonygriffiths/atlas/pa ge23.html Pictures of Atlas-Craftsman Lathes Including AA http://chaski.com/wwwboards/machine Home Machinist ------------------------------------------------------------------------ eGroup home: http://www.eGroups.com/list/atlas_craftsman Free Web-based e-mail groups by eGroups.com

I've noticed that messages from the List are accompanied by large amounts of header material. Is this something I'm doing or is it just the list program? Regards, Harry Wade Nashville Tn ------------------------------------------------------------------------ eGroup home: http://www.eGroups.com/list/atlas_craftsman Free Web-based e-mail groups by eGroups.com

I have an update for everyone about the question I asked about making a table for my milling attachment. This afternoon I finished making an adapter that fits onto the stub of the milling attachment and has a 1 1/2" 8 TPI thread on the other end to accept the standard face plate or one of the chucks. Now I have a good size (8" dia.) milling table to use. The adapter is 3.250" diameter with two locking screws with pins like the other Atlas/Craftsman design vise. I marked the outside surface every 30 degrees so I can swing the table (face plate) for alignment purposes using the scale on the milling attachment. Now I need to find a nice 3" or 4" mill vise that will work standing on end. Any suggestions? Thank you Bob Tonkins for your advice in this and for lending me the threading gauge. If anyone is interested in a copy of the plan for this adapter, just let me know and I will fax it to you. John D.L. Johnson CSU, Chico jjohnson@... John D.L. Johnson wrote in message ... >I have a 12"x36" Craftsman M/N 101.2899 and have the milling attachment for >it. I am wondering about making a milling table (plate) that I can replace >the standard vice that comes with it. The vise is small and does not hold >things very well. Has anyone made such a device for their milling >attachments? One thought I had was to get a 6" or 8" face plate with slots >and cut out the threads used to thread it onto the head stock and make this >the size to fit on the swivel plate. Then I could either bolt on the piece >to machine or bolt a standard milling vice to it. Any thoughts? > >John D.L. Johnson >California State University, Chico >jjohnson@... > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ eGroup home: http://www.eGroups.com/list/atlas_craftsman Free Web-based e-mail groups by eGroups.com