ATLAS/CRAFTSMAN 6" LATHE ATTACHMENTS
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- Опубліковано 30 січ 2025
- ATLAS/CRAFTSMAN model 618 LATHE PLAYLIST
1. EVALUATING MY 6" ATLAS MINI LATHE #994 tubalcain pt 1
2. SETTING UP THE ATLAS 618 LATHE #995 tubalcain pt 2
3. CLEANING & DERUSTING ATLAS 618 LATHE #996 tubalcain pt 3
4. DISASSEMBLING 618 ATLAS LATHE CARRIAGE #997 tubalcain pt 4
5. REASSEMBLING the ATLAS 618 LATHE #998 tubalcain pt 5
6. RECONDITIONING ATLAS 618 SCROLL CHUCK #999 tubalcain pt 6
7. FINAL INSPECTION ATLAS 618 LATHE #1000 tubalcain pt 7
8. MAKE TOOLPOST FOR ATLAS 618 LATHE #1001 tubalcain pt 8
9. FACEPLATE FOR ATLAS 618 Lathe #1002 A tubalcain pt 9
10. FACEPLATE FOR ATLAS 618 Lathe #1003 B tubalcain pt 10
11. JACOBS CHUCK ARBORS FOR ATLAS #1004 tubalcain pt 11
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You learn something new everyday ! Didn’t know about the “V” blocks for putting boring bars directly in the lantern style tool post. Another tool to make 😂 keep up the good work sir.
I recently got my dad's Craftsman 6" lathe. Its model 101.07301 and mainly I use it for putting a small bevel on the base of 400grain flat-base reloading bullets for .416 Remington Magnum cartridges. Helps the bullets press down into the brass case with ease
Most interesting, lots of accessories were available for these lathes. I wish my Dad had been interested in one back in my youth. In my late teens, early 20's I got into engine rebuilding. I built an engine stand and a gantry, all done with a hacksaw, files, and a hand drill. Sure could have used a mill and lathe back then. Best not to reminisce about old girlfriends, if the Mrs. hears you, she won't clean your machines anymore.
It’s so nice to see all the accessories that manufacturer’s used to offer. There used to be so much more variety available. We had some similar things over here in the UK if you scout old catalogues.
Keep up the good work Mr. Pete
Wow! Many thanks for demonstrating your mother lode of accessories for those lathes. The vast hoard of attachments sent free from your loyal viewers shows how much they love and appreciate you.
Thanks for watching, I love them all!
Nice video of a fully tooled machine. The old catalogs sure do make a person dream. Lol. The milling attachment would be suitable for a trophy. That is a really amazing piece in that condition. Stay warm. See you soon.
Amazing to see the milling attachment in brand new condition!!!
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Thank you for posting another great video showing the majority of accessories that could be purchased to go along with the 6 inch Craftsman / Atlas lathes. One would need very deep pockets to purchase them all new - even back in the 1960's but it is nice that some people were able to and in todays world a lot of them are still available used or new if you have the money. I have found that a lot of the accessories can be made if one takes the time and has the patience and while not "factory grade" they will perform the job and work well - at least for me. I spent the last two years making four of the quick change gear sets that Atlas came out with about 1978 to speed up change gear swaps to do threading or carriage feeds - cut the gears out of mild steel using the milling attachment mounted on the 6" lathe I have. Definitely not a quick process but when I priced the 4 gear sets (2 for threading and 2 for carriage feeds) I made from Clausing they were about 800.00 US and since I live in Canada by the time I factored in the exchange rate making the gear sets was the only affordable (and logical option) for me.
Totally agree. There is great satisfaction in making your own accessories. And it’s a big money saver also
Great video on showing all the attachments that came with the Atlas lathe. You are surely blessed with viewers that gave and let you borrow all the tooling. Looking forward in seeing these items in use.
Very cool to see all the accessories and parts. It took me like 15 years to find the follow rest for my little Monarch lathe.
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Lyle - Good viewing with the second cup of coffee this morning. All that swag goes to show what a good group of viewers you have here. Keep up the interesting videos!
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Folks are amazing in helping provide a full picture of what was available for these lathes. .. Great job.
Great video Mr Pete . Some of those attachments I have never seen. I need to do some research on them. Thanks
What an absolute treasure. These lathes are just amazing, and I really appreciate the folks who sent you the accessories. That threading tool with the round bit is brilliant.
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Wow. You have some great followers. Very nice
Thank you Mr Pete from cold KC.
Sometimes I think I should start at seventh grade level and then try to keep up with you.
You're welcome
I love my Atlas 10f Mr Pete, and always watch when you feature them, or the Craftsman equivalent, like here, you know I often go to my shop, and turn for the sake of using it, thank you for sharing buddy, best wishes to you and yours Ralfy
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Thank Mr. Pete for the video . Lots of stuff for the lathes.
I look forward to all your future videos Mr Pete. And thanks, both forward and backwards in time !
Can't wait to see all these things in action! Thanks for sharing!
Good Saturday morning Mr. Pete. Enjoy my early morning shop class, thank you.
Congratulations on the work and the explanation. I'd love to put my hands on those half-nuts replacement. I even got a ACME tap to make a new one for me since it's so difficult to get someone to ship one to me here in Brazil. I have many of the original attachments, even the milling attachment, that I no longer use since I got my milling machine, but I did use it a lot for years.
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You lucky man. Accessories are extremely hard to come by here in the U.K., so it’s great to see all the extra parts that I can keep my eyes open for, for my Atlas 612. And now I’ll know what the more unusual parts do! Best wishes, Gerry
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Mr. Pete, The Spindle adapter I sent to you was available trough Sears, but was sold as a Woodworking Lathe accessory.
I think it is a great idea to show the original Catalog pages of the parts, as you frequently do.
It is a powerful tool for anyone researching the parts and accessories for these prolific little machines.
I have digital copies almost all of the Atlas and Craftsman tool catalogs and find myself referring to them frequently.
Thanks for allowing me to contribute to your bringing about the videos for this series of lathes. Thanks to all the others who contributed to the effort, as well. I am looking forward to seeing the videos when you have finished them.
All the best to you, sir. -Dan
Thanks, Dan. I’m glad you like what I’m doing. I did not realize the adapter was in that catalogue. Actually, I didn’t pay too much attention to the woodworking items. Your contribution has helped me greatly.
Sorry I’m not making much progress on this course. I have only filmed six chapters to this point. I haven’t been feeling well lately and lack the energy and motivation.
@@mrpete222 Please, rest up and maybe shift to a little slower speed.
We can see the amount of effort you put into all of this for us. I can't express enough, the appreciation I have for your work. It truly is a treasure, and thank you!
Greetings Mr. Pete from the oldest town in Texas, Nacogdoches. Another great video.
Wow! Lots of parts! When I owned the 1936 Atlas, I couldn't hardly fine any parts online or anywhere that properly fit that machine. Cheers and happy Saturday!
Thank you Mr. Pete I always enjoy your videos , and I always learn something new as well. Looking forward to your next one.
Really like it when you reference the old catalogs!
Really, you are the first one that ever said that. I think it’s an incredibly important to look at the old documents. Wish everyone did.
Really, you are the first one that ever said that. I think it’s an incredibly important to look at the old documents. Wish everyone did.
Thanks for your latest video, I am looking forward to your series . Hoping it has many projects to make on the small lathe. Please let all know when it will be available for purchase. Your work is educational and very well done.
It's a work in progress
Love watching and learning from these videos! Thank you!
Thank you for a wonderful presentation !!! best regards Steve
Thank you too!
a great video on old iron, thanks for sharing
I grew up in Petersburgh Ill, and spent two years in Springfield in junior high in the very early 70's where I took metal shop and a year long mechanical drafting course. Both have served me well however I wish I had had you as a shop teacher back then, It would have been great. I purchased a Craftsman 6" lathe five years ago after retirement and a long international career with the Nuclear Division of Westinghouse. I have many attachments and just love the lathe. My eldest son lived for twelve years in Sweden and worked for a machine design company and has international patents in his name, and I have traveled there several times. I learned while there, that the Swedes licensed the Atlas design lathe after WW2 and built their own version of these beautiful lathes with a longer bed. They were extensively used in manufacturing in Sweden after the war, and used in shop classes throughout the country to train future generations of machinists back in the day. They are considered prized possessions in Sweden as well. With great respect... Joe
Hi Joe. Thank you for that information. I find it very interesting that the Swede‘s produce these machines under license. I had never heard that before.
Your son must be quite a man with those international patents
My oldest son has several design patterns with the chamberlain, garage door opener company.
Our first television set in 1956 was a Westinghouse. Thanks for commenting and good luck with your machine.
Very cool to see these accessories for these 6" lathes, as I am a proud owner of a Atlas 6/18 myself, which I restored and love. 😊❤😊
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Your videos are fantastic. Thank you
Thank you very much
All the best in this new year, Mr Pete!
Always good stuff Lyle.
This is very similar to the haul I got from the widow I bought my 6" lathe from. I don't have the boring bars and V-blocks, but aside from that I have pretty much everything else. New brass half-nuts are readily available on ebay and occasionally NOS zamek ones come up. I currently have my 6" Craftsman apart for cleaning/restoration/ painting. I have really enjoyed your series on these little lathes. With the available accessories, they are really versatile machines. Thanks for your excellent presentation; it has been very helpful.
It is amazing how many different accessories were available for these lathes.
And thank you for telling me that half nuts are still available
Nice stuff glad you are so happy !!!
Thanks Mr. Pete.
G'morning Mr. Pete! I'm at my bench for 1st period shop!
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What great Video and mr Pete love all the new items you had to show ! I would love to pick a little lathe up like that for my shop !
You should! They are a lot of fun.
Another fantastic video from the Shop Teacher of Shop Teachers. I have but one silly observation in that the "first" thing that one may wish to purchase would not be the four jaw chuck but, an electric motor since that was not included! The four jaw chuck would then become the second item to purchase immediately. LOL
You are correct you need a motor
I think that sears expected most people to find a used free motor such as an appliance motor. Money was pretty tight for lots of people.
I enjoy every video you make, I learned a lot and wanted to thank you.
Thanks for watching
I grew up with my dad restoring classic cars and learned how those old catalogs and manuals are invaluable. They have information and show accessories that are no longer available. Keep up the good work sharing your knowledge.
I have been watching for many years and thank you Mr Pete i have learned a lot from you like i say the teacher that taught millions
thanks again Mr Pete
Thank you Mr. Pete.🫠
You are very welcome
I like your shirt. I was in Goodwill standing in line at the counter and there was a basket of small LED flashlights with different printing on them. I picked up one and it read "Retired in Florida". I pushed the button and it didn't work. I though "yea, I guess that would be right".
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Thank you Mr. Pete!😊👍
Great video, nice stuff
have a great day
Fourth period shop class was very interesting, got me excited to use my 618 more. I have the same problem with the carriage stop trying to come up with a better solution I don't trust the repetitive accuracy of the mating surface.
Totally agree, I can’t believe they did that
Very informative, thanks Mr. Pete
Great shirt, most appropriate!
The best!
Last week I stopped by the local RESTORE and in a wire basket of cheap hand tools was something that caught my eye.... it was a follower rest for a 618 Atlas/Craftsman! It was marked one dollar! It's on my lathe now.
Good find!
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Thanks, Mr. Pete!
Very informative as usual!
Another really great video, Lyle. I don't know how it could have been better.
I appreciate that!
I seem to remember that there was a threading gearbox available for this, but from a third party company. I had bought the later version of this lathe when I was in college, way back, and as I found out later that there was one available for that one. But I found out too late to be able to buy one, as it was available for a short time, I believe. There are both aluminum and steel versions of those size tool posts. Also, Aloris makes one. That’s hard to believe, but it’s in their catalog. Boy, that 6” chuck is really dangerous. If you open the jaws just the tiniest bit beyond the body of the chuck - wham! A 5” would be a better choice. That what I have for my version of this lathe, in 3 and 4 jaw. Bought directly from Atlas when I bought the lathe.
Would love to see your take on the milling attachment. I know it’s not the Bridgeport but curious if it would work for small jobs in a small space.
Good to see you Mr. Pete
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Great job guys. Thank you 😊
That quick change tool post is very used. The man I got my Craftsman lathe from had been using the lantern tool post. He had bought the quick change tool post, but never mounted it. The lantern tool post was missing the t-slot piece (It is not a nut, but a squared off piece like a washer). He had the lantern body held in by just the bottom rim of it. Hardly held in place. Lucky that he was only turning pool que's on it!.
The first thing I did was to order a t-nut off eBay. While waiting for it to come in, I stripped down the lathe, cleaned, painted and lubed the machine. When the t-nut arrived that tool post was mounted. My first real project was making the t-slot piece for the lantern tool post. Made it completely on the lathe!
I used that quick change tool post allot before replacing it with a Chinese Multifix tool post. The difference was like night and day!
MJ
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Evening Lyle.
Been one of those days.
Very nice !
Cool toys Mr Peat !
really interesting. thanks so much.
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My customer had a 28-29 Ford " Depot Hack" which was a car designed for "vallet service" but it came bare bones much like the early atlas lathes. I forgot what he said came on the car from the factory but it was minimal like ,motor,frame, brakes and steering wheel and everything else had to be purchased like lights. I can see buying a lathe that's been in a barn sitting for 62 yrs without a motor but, " brand new" ! LOL
LOL indeed.
Those are some nice accessories. Wouldn’t it be nice to just go down to the Sears craftsman store or Atlas website and order anything you wanted these lathes. What a treat that would be.
Yeah I know, I wish I could just get one of those catalogs and order everything I needed.
Very interesting!
Been loving your videos, thanks! If you could only have one pre-1960 Craftsman lathe, which one would it be? I inherited a 109.20630. It’s in good shape, I have lot’s of tooling, but I need something bigger, and keep within my love of old tools.
The 10 inch or 12 inch craftsman
I would like you to show how to set up the milling attachment. Thanks.
Mr. Pete did a 5 part series on how to build one !!!
That is coming sooner or later. But for now, I have done videos showing that procedure on the 12 inch atlas.
Leave it to Mr Pete to still keep the tag on his hat! LOL!!!
Mr. Pete,
I have an atlas 6 x 18 that I’m working on. There is a lot of slop in the crossfeed and the compound. I am wondering if I can eliminate most of it by replacing the brass nut in each assembly. I am assuming that the steel screw has worn down the softer brass. Will this make a difference? Thanks in advance for any help you can offer.
There will be where in the screw, but not nearly as much as in the nut
I was lucked enough to be able to buy my uncles 6 in lathe that he bought new, with lots of accs, it being the smallest of my 4 laths,I now own,but it was the one I would dream of some day owning, when I was a kid.
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Thanks,Lyle. Do you think the head stock bearings can handle the weight of that big four jaw chuck?
I do not, just showing possibilities
Way too envious to watch this.....
There was one back in the sixty's at the parents house. Been there for decades Never knew where it went. Wish I knew where it disappeared to.
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If you bought every accessory new at the time, what would it have cost?
Cheers
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What do you get a man that has everything? More stuff! 😀
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Are these lathes still available and what’s the cost of them?
Available only in the used market
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Mr. Pete divulges where his first girlfriend was from, and Mrs. Pete does not appear out of no where and bop him with a rolling pin. Mr. Pete lives on.
My wife was my first girlfriend
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Sears catalog was the wish book.
I wish I had a nickel for every hour. I spent looking through the wish book.
My 6" atlis is a 1" x10 tpi
Thanks
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What the heck is a Tubelcain???