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Here is an image from a reader that nicely rebuilt and restored this Atlas 10 inch metal lathe model V42 with serial number 05140. This is a older version of the Atlas 10 inch lathe, because it has babbit bronze bushings and doesn’t have a pull knob to engage the power cross feed on the apron. We actually used to have a similar model in our shop.

Also fits 6” lathe. #6822 POR Taper Attachment: cut tapers up to 6” long at one setting. #750 POR Collet Chuck Handwheel Type: includes draw-in tube, sleeve, nose cap, use with 3AT collets. Many Atlas items are POR “Price on Request” M6-990 POR Boring Tool Holder mounts in tool post. Holds 3/16”,1/4”, 5/16”, and 3/8” diameter tools. The Atlas Press Company bought the Clausing Manufacturing Company in 1950. About 1969, Atlas renamed itself Clausing Industrial. The Clausing Service Center was set up in Goshen, Indiana, in 1974. Although the last of the Atlas lathes was discontinued circa 1981, parts are still handled by the Clausing Service Center, although their Web. Range of Hercus 9' (Inch) Lathes The standard range of Hercus lathe is made in 3 basic models, A, B & C. With the exception of feed and thread cutting mechanism all 3 models are identical. All models are available with either plain or roller bearings and standard or long bed series.

• For Atlas timken bearing lathes:
  with horizontal countershaft-Cat. Nos.: TH36, TH42, TH48, TH54
  with vertical countershaft-Cat. Nos.: TV36, TV42, TV48, TV54
• For Atlas babbitt bearing lathes:
  with horizontal countershaft-Cat. Nos.: H36, H42, H48, H54
  with vertical countershaft-Cat. Nos.: V36, V42, V48, V54
• For Atlas quick-change lathes:
  Cat. Nos.: QC42 and QC54

This manual does cover the basics. It explains lubrication, and labels the different controls of the lathe. The reader said that he wanted more information about the operation of the lathe. He’s not the only person that has asked us about this, and that is why we carry the Manual of Lathe Operations and Machinist Tables books, which is full of almost everything you would want to know to get started, plus it contains information on the gear and machinist tables for threading.

The Atlas Lathe - MMT Observatory

Here is an image from a reader that nicely rebuilt and restored this Atlas 10 inch metal lathe model V42 with serial number 05140. This is a older version of the Atlas 10 inch lathe, because it has babbit bronze bushings and doesn’t have a pull knob to engage the power cross feed on the apron. We actually used to have a similar model in our shop.

• For Atlas timken bearing lathes:
  with horizontal countershaft-Cat. Nos.: TH36, TH42, TH48, TH54
  with vertical countershaft-Cat. Nos.: TV36, TV42, TV48, TV54
• For Atlas babbitt bearing lathes:
  with horizontal countershaft-Cat. Nos.: H36, H42, H48, H54
  with vertical countershaft-Cat. Nos.: V36, V42, V48, V54
• For Atlas quick-change lathes:
  Cat. Nos.: QC42 and QC54

This manual does cover the basics. It explains lubrication, and labels the different controls of the lathe. The reader said that he wanted more information about the operation of the lathe. He’s not the only person that has asked us about this, and that is why we carry the Manual of Lathe Operations and Machinist Tables books, which is full of almost everything you would want to know to get started, plus it contains information on the gear and machinist tables for threading.

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