The 618 was made by the atlas lathe company, and rebadged and sold by sears as the craftsman 101series lathe from roughly 1930 to the 1980s, in various versions. This document was uploaded by user and they confirmed. Craftsman metal lathe by atlas resource cd quarterbore. Logan taper attachment instructions 91011 lathes 20200319. Tried printing the manual pdf as a booklet, didnt work out so well with out a duplexing. Atlas built some of the 6 lathes sold with sears model numbers beginning with 109 false. Here is an atlas 618 that i picked up a few months back and ended up cleaning it up and getting it back to usable condition.
We recommend motors of the type shown in our catalog. None of the other atlasclausing lathes use these gears. Re move the rustproof coating from the bed ways with a cloth soaked in kerosene, floor legs and table boards make an ideal stand for the lathe. This manual contains information on setup, lubrication, maintenance, and. These are identical to the sears 109 metal lathe gearing, the only parts that are shared with the 109. If they had, the model numbers would have begun with 101 and the parts would look like atlas parts. Manual and parts list for atlas milling machine created date. Use our interactive diagrams, accessories, and expert repair help to fix your craftsman lathe. A manual on the operations and maintenance of the atlas m50 metal lathe. Craftsman 1012890010 lathe manual lost creek machine. This lathe was also sold under the craftsman brand name. Fifteen page pdf copy of the original manual for the 618, 12a, and 16a atlas metal lathes which include instructions for mounting the lathe, countershaft, and.
Amazingly clausing still stocks and sells parts for the atlas lathes at their service. Atlas lathe operations manual woodworking industrial. Two of the three copies made in england under the sphere and halifax labels went further and had several parts including the headstock 4step pulley. Parts list for atlas 12x36 inch lathe 6 page pdf parts list and quick change instructions 8. Atlas 618 lathe craftsman 6 metal lathe precision machine shed. Atlas lathe operations manual free download as pdf file. Find great deals on ebay for atlas 618 lathe parts and atlas 618 lathe chuck. Largest manufacturing technology community on the web.
Details about the history can be found at tonys uk lathe web page. Im new to this forum or any forum i recently acquired an atlas 618 lathe and i have everything i need to use it except the motor drive pulle. Manual includes mounting instructions, gear clearance, leveling, wiring instructions. An enormous trove of material focussing on the 618 exists at. Craftsman lathe parts that fit, straight from the manufacturer. Ive come into possession of an old 6 lathe, an atlas 618 to be exact. At the end of may, 2011, i purchased my first and only lathe. After removing the lathe from the crate, clean it thoroughly. Some show and tell about some things ive bought and made for the lathe. Find great deals on ebay for craftsman atlas 618 lathe and atlas 618 craftsman 101 lathe.
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