It amazing how time flies whether you are having fun or not. Two years ago I bought a Atlas 10x36 and restored it as best as I could. I have done some things but always had a hard time getting a good finish. It seems the compound had been broken and repaired but was not true flat. I bid on several parts on eBay but was always out bid. I acquired a Clausing mill three months ago so I desided to fix the lathe. I have been reading a lot here and other machining sites so I wanted to add features to the project. So here goes.
New "T" slot, and QCTP cross and compound slide.
I found some ideas at (mikesworkshop.weebly.com) and modified the ideas for a Atlas. Starting with a 3/4" slab of steel I have begun a 3.5" x 10" cross slide, and a 3.5 x 6" compound. I think it is time to show what I have done and see if there is any interest or suggestions. I will try to post the following photos.
Old Atlas parts, Scrap 3/4 slab, New cross slide, New compound slide Also a pic of my Mill.
New "T" slot, and QCTP cross and compound slide.
I found some ideas at (mikesworkshop.weebly.com) and modified the ideas for a Atlas. Starting with a 3/4" slab of steel I have begun a 3.5" x 10" cross slide, and a 3.5 x 6" compound. I think it is time to show what I have done and see if there is any interest or suggestions. I will try to post the following photos.
Old Atlas parts, Scrap 3/4 slab, New cross slide, New compound slide Also a pic of my Mill.