My New Hole Drilling Lathe

[StephenM]

Found this on Craigslist for 60 bucks. 1935 Craftsman made by Atlas. Stripped it down and rebuilt it over a few days. Found a 1947 Century motor (repulsion start) on Craigslist for 30 bucks. Bought a 3/4 x 14tpi insert for my chuck and I now have a dedicated lathe for drilling holes - no more changing belt speeds!

Before and after:

 

[mark james]

I have a 1950's Atlas Clausing (no motor or pulleys) but it has a 360 degree indexing head. Very nice for what I need - Oldies are goodies!

Well done on the rehab.

 

[Charlie_W]

Looks great! Good find.
Are you planning on using a link belt?

 

[robutacion]

Found this on Craigslist for 60 bucks. 1935 Craftsman made by Atlas. Stripped it down and rebuilt it over a few days. Found a 1947 Century motor (repulsion start) on Craigslist for 30 bucks. Bought a 3/4 x 14tpi insert for my chuck and I now have a dedicated lathe for drilling holes - no more changing belt speeds!

Before and after:

:biggrin:
Cool find, they made it though in the old days, huh...?

Cheers
George

 

[Woodchipper]

That is a nice find and a good way to recondition it and use for drilling. My complements.

 

[StephenM]

Thanks all! Here it is after a bit of use.

 

[thewishman]

Looks like you could drill pool cues, almost.:wink:

 

[magpens]

I like the look of it before you painted it !!!! :biggrin:

 

[Gregory Hardy]

Wow - I have this same lathe collecting dust in the shop. Now I know what I am going to do with it. Added benefit: It belonged to my grandfather. You just made my day.

 

[Herb G]

Wow - I have this same lathe collecting dust in the shop. Now I know what I am going to do with it. Added benefit: It belonged to my grandfather. You just made my day.

Naw, just pack it up & send it to me for proper restoration.

 

[tbfoto]

I too have a lathe similar to yours. Good to see these older lathe's still working.

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