I got a new (to me) lathe to play with today. Now I just have to learn how to use it. With a bit of elbow grease and wd-40 the old grease and metal chips cleaned off pretty well. It has been used, but it should be sufficient for me to learn on and make some small parts until I can afford a bigger, better lathe. Does anyone have a 4 jaw chuck they would give me a deal on? Is there a better oil to use than the manual recommended sae 20?
 
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First establish how your chuck mounts [what style ] The MSC catalog has good info on the various types .Luba all fittings {daily maintenance ] you can use a little 90 weight for way lube . Change out your tool post holder to a block style quick change maybe . { take my tool quiz } Study the safety info.
 
wow a craftsman commercial! i had a machine shop class in high school, they used them. very nice lathe!
 
Check with LMS (Little Machine Shop). They usually have specials on the four jaw chucks a couple times a year.
 

Nice Atlas! I'd get the actual operators manual for the Atlas 12" lathe, should be readily found on Ebay. That will tell you the thread size for the chucks. I'd advise be careful with it as the gearing is made of Zamak, a somewhat fragile alloy. Don't try to hog off too much at a time and you'll be fine. Treat it like a fine machine and it will reward you.

I'd also look to getting HSS (High Speed Steel) tooling rather than carbide. These are not the most rigid machines out there and carbide doesn't like any vibration in a cut.
 
I have had a wanted ad on Craigslist for over 6 months and the person I got this one from was remodeling his shop and wanted it gone.
 
Don't we all! Lol. I've came across some decent deals on tires at times, but not usually. The last good deal I got on tires was a pair of Firestone 18.4-38 about 60% tread at an auction for $140 for the pair.
 
Nice!
The 1940s Leblond I bought last summer is too worn out to do anything accurate with.
I've been watching for something better ever since. Have bid on 3 at auctions since then but am going to have to step up my game by a couple/few grand or get awfully lucky to find what I want.
 
(quoted from post at 15:08:29 01/17/21) Nice!
The 1940s Leblond I bought last summer is too worn out to do anything accurate with.
I've been watching for something better ever since. Have bid on 3 at auctions since then but am going to have to step up my game by a couple/few grand or get awfully lucky to find what I want.

or watch you win all 3.
 
Good morning: Almost off-topic, does anyone have opinions on Unimat lathes? I have one that will end up in my estate sale if I don't move it myself. Thanks for any comments.

Dennis M. in W. Tenn.
 
I was told once that a small metal lathe that could be carried down into the house basement would bring more that a large one that could only be setup in a shop.
 
Mobil Vactra #2 is usually considered the go-to way oil, but there are less expensive alternatives by lesser known brands.
 

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