Destroyed Rusty ATLAS LATHE AUCTION

I have never seen so many ruined machine tools in my life. But, of course, I bought one anyway!
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[@terrycannon570]

I'm at the age I never buy tools that I need. I just buy tools that I want. I seem to have an iron deficiency. This is one of the best auction videos you have done yet. Someone needs to call the Machine Abuse authority and have them arrested for machine molestation. Thanks for bringing us along.

[@mrpete222]

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[@bondie9150]

Iron deficiency...i'm going to use that. Next time the wife complains about the tool spend, i can legitimately use a medical excuse !

[@scroungasworkshop4663]

I’m at the same age, I buy tools just because I like them too.

[@donanything6816]

I too am at that age, gosh, it's fun! If you haven't already done so, buy your self a mag drill and bits up to 3 - 4 inches. A half inch hole in 3/8th plate no problem! Buy a metal cutting chop saw! Why did I have to wait so long for these things! I'm looking at $3,000 blue brand welders because I can!! LOL!! 😁

[@ZaZa-sm4ck]

Thanks for taking us with you to the auction . ☺

[@donniceblakely1075]

Good to see the shop teacher is still up and about. I enjoy watching his videos. They are clean and full of good information.

[@mrpete222]

😁

[@rocquemotta]

Good video Pete, I've an Atlas 618 for the last 25 years, it works wonders. It was a block of rust when I got it from a friends garage. Today it's complete with all the original parts, accessories and even a new quick shift post. And still the original motor.

[@mrpete222]

Maybe there is still hope for it

[@jamienorton1123]

That is so depressing seeing all that good equipment getting mistreated

[@campbellmorrison8540]

I was thinking the exact same thing.

[@Miner-49]

@@LostAgain1970 If it can’t pay for itself, you pay the price. Some things just aren’t worth repairing or maintaining.

[@rustymachineshop9456]

Their they are selling some old man's hopes and dreams it took him a life time to get. sold in a few hours like the Bible says your here and gone in a instant and in a few years later your name is never brought up again and forgotten through out time. Like a sign on a farmers gate said (lite up and live or life will go on without you)

[@peterwill3699]

Looks like a roof was leaking where they were stored.

[@campbellmorrison8540]

@@Miner-49 That is true but often there are lots of people out their who do feel it worth while and its a shame to allow these things to considerably degrade just for the sake of a cover or selling them promptly when you decide they are not worth repairing. If you are selling them then you must consider they are worth something or why didnt you take them to the scrap dealer.

[@echoewest2685]

I’m going to watch the other video now on the cabinet, I can’t wait! Thanks for sharing!

[@LNM0000]

All that poor old machinery outside 😢

[@boondocker7964]

Yup.

[@yomama5785]

yah, sad. Get that thing open!

[@hughdanaher2758]

Remember that IKEA ad where an old lamp is left out on a curb and sad music is playing. Voice over says “It’s just a lamp, it has no feelings!

[@jeffryblackmon4846]

I appreciate your rebellious mood about the trailer licensing. I am sorry Mr. Pete for missing classes for too long. I am pleased to be back again at my desk with pencil and notebook. Congrats on your purchases. It will be fun to see you open the cabinet and work on the lathe. Thanks for another neat video.

[@cristianabarsuglia629]

I wish I could have been at that auction, although my wife would have shot me because at those prices I would have bought a ton of stuff. I couldn't believe that the old power hacksaw went for only $5! It's worth more than that as yard art! I love auctions like that, much to the chagrin of my wife. I'm 73 years old and I don't need any more tools. However, I still want more tools! Keep these videos coming. . . . Chuck

[@ericcorse]

That was one heck of a shop. looking forward to the cabinet opening.

[@MrMasterblaster1968]

I look forward to you restoring that lathe!!

[@jimfiles3307]

Good morning Lyle, Excellent adventure and YES, keep going to these auctions. My heart aches for the rusty tools and my pocket of money is burning. I would have overspent on everything. I am glad you have these auctions, it keeps you young and excited. You make my weekends so much better, just waiting to see what videos you post. I will definitely be losing sleep tonight, as my mind will wander, hoping the cabinet is full of goodies. I’m on pins and needles.

[@dougvanallen2212]

Hey Mr Pete nice haul I think the money is in the cabinet good luck we can’t wait for the next video on this subject thanks for taking us along

[@markmossinghoff8185]

The fact that it's locked is a good sign. The owner didn't give a damn about anything else in the building or even the building itself. Whatever is in the cabinet must be something of value.

[@davewalls752]

Well worth restoring! Thanks for the visit .

[@briantaylor9266]

I greatly enjoy your auction videos. It's sad that some of the things go so cheaply, but it's good that the quality things that you pick up are going to see a continuation of a useful life. Please keep having fun and keep on going to auctions.

[@Oneminutetofixit]

I have a Craftsman exactly the same. Great little lathe!! The tool post assembly looks different than mine, though. Nice find! Sad to see all the equipment rusting.

[@CRUZER1800]

Hey Lyle... Always enjoy your auction videos and looking forward to seeing what's in the cabinet... Just gotta be some good stuff in there... How much is too much?? Its all relative. At our age it's all about how much fun did we have... live in the moment and ya can't take it with you. Great video and thanks for being there for us... Russ

[@mrpete222]

Thanks 👍

[@ThomasDodson-xp7nr]

A series on Arlas lathe restoration would be very interesting. Please do so. Show us how to pick the lock on the cabinet.

[@joemcgarry1106]

Another stellar video Lyle. Regardless of the value of the contents of the cabinet, I still look forward to viewing it.

[@LightningGB93]

Just seeing your video on your auction trip, kind of brings tears to my eyes seeing all the rusty tools .I have my dads craftsman lathe 101 Could use a tree jaw chunk

[@Rottingboards]

Love that Atlas lathe. Thanks for saving it.

[@gwheyduke]

Observing the backboard on the rusty Atlas has inspired me to build something similar to enhance my South Bend table for easier access to tools. Too bad that lathe wasn't taken better care of. Has quick change gear box and everything.

[@dennisemme2456]

Like the 6 inch lathe. Have a project book that has plans for making riser blocks for the headstock,tailstock, and compound to make it a 7 inch swing.

[@mrpete222]

Interesting

[@WaltBellona]

It was really cool thanks for taking me along🇺🇸🏴‍☠️😎

[@hbracerx]

Thanks for taking us along. Seeing all of that neglected machinery was heartbreaking, though. I would have spent up to 350 for the lathe But only due to my lack of confidence in evaluating a neglected machine and my ability to resurrect it. With a 400 pound cabinet of unknown booty, i think your bid was actually pretty fair.

[@plasticonoman]

Can’t wait to see what’s in the cabinet! I’d love to pick up a lathe that size for my little shop.

[@mikejohnson7181]

Thank you Lyle, I got my auction fix and didn't have to spend a penny. :) Looked like a great auction though.

[@debcamp2359]

❤ the video! Thx for taking us along. Could u only imagine all the work those machines did?? And left in the rain.

[@paulhelman2376]

Great car museum in Pontiac on Route 66. Be sure to take the special tour.😊

[@paulhelman2376]

I drive a Morgan automobile. I do not, however, have a Morgan vice.

[@hasletjoe5984]

Such an amazing mind you have the Mr. Pete! Thanks for sharing

[@elmarqo_3448]

The 6" Atlas lathe is definitely a project lathe and you're just the man to do it. I was more interested in the 10" craftsman lathe. It seemed to be in better shape.

[@kevinkoepke8311]

Wow! The 10f Atlas lathe was worth $$ just for the quick change. I think your auctioneer friend did you a favor by closing the drawer on the kardex so fast. Thanks Mr Pete

[@frankerceg4349]

Thank you Mr. Pete!

[@warrenlee3113]

Good morning Mr Pete, what a great video. There are not many auctions available in my area. It is good to see that there are still great deals out there. Looking forward to seeing the new videos on the 9 inch lathe. Have a good day

[@100yojimbo]

Really sad to see all those machines and tools rusting away. Nice to see some of the auction. Great video Mrpete 👍👍👍👍👍

[@gwheyduke]

How do you find out about these auctions? Looks like they had lots of interesting equipment.

[@VB-bk1lh]

Thirty years ago I bought a 'Craftsman Commercial' branded 12x36 with the underdrive cabinet from a local glass factory in town. It was new in the origninal crate, never used. I paid $200 cash. I was driving a Ford station wagon at the time and I brought it home in the back of the wagon Its been one of my favorite tools in the shop ever since. I've always wanted a smaller precision lathe too but everyone I found at auction so far went for nearly what they sold for new. I have that same cabinet that was under that lathe here, I bought the cabinet by itself for $10 at a local auction about 10 years ago. It was set up as a tooling cart between two machines in a pharmaceutical company's maintenance shop. Knowing what I do about the 6" version, and not seeing all the misc small parts with it and its condition, I likely would have bailed at around $150 or so, but may have gone higher if I didn't have a lathe.

[@mrpete222]

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[@johnr1878]

Great video. Seeing all that machinery being neglected was horrible. You saved the lathe at least and I can't wait to see what is in the cabinet. What you paid for the lathe was fair, should clean up nicely. The bonus will be shown when the cabinet is opened.

[@SteveFrielink-f9b]

I'm extremely interested in seeing what you do with the lathe and what it is capable of. I've had the Sears version if the same lathe for 30 years that I have a love/hate relationship with. I sometimes want to junk it and buy a new import, but I think the problem is my skill rather than the lathe. I do have a complete set of gears for it, but not much else in the way of accessories. I'll be eagerly wait for future videos, and to see what is in the cabinet!

[@bobmcdougal7501]

Pretty sad indeed TC. You scored on that card file box thingy. I'd have paid $250 for the Atlas, just because it had a cabinet included. You are my hero for taking the trailer with the expired tags! As Colonel Ludlow said, screw the government!

[@mrpete222]

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[@jimdean7335]

I have restored the same lathe. It was just as rusty, but it cleaned up nicely. It is a great little machine. I documented it on the Atlas 618 forum. 618 Restoration. I refered to a lot of your earlier videos to do the work. I gave significantly less for it but it did not have a base. Really looking forward to see whats in the cabinet.

[@hobbiesrus]

I have an Atlas 618, so I am hoping for the best on the cabinet. For that rough 618, I think $150 would gave been my max. More if you luck out on the cabinet!

[@priority2]

Great video Mr Pete…love watching you go through your “scores”❤

[@billgilbride7972]

Two jumbo paper clips, one to tension the lock cylinder, the other to tickle the tumbler pins. Slight tension turning while tickling. In in under 30 seconds.

[@makestuff4us]

Great setting for Evaprorust advertisement, sad to see all this vintage machinery fall to the demise if rust. I love sales like this, never know what you'll find. I got a 1949 Atlas 618, I thought I gave too much for mine, but after a partial restore, I couldn't do without it.

[@rustyrodentmotorcycles1041]

I just bought a QC54 10in (I believe to be manufactured in early 1948) and I’m having trouble with the auto feed of the saddle, it works perfectly the length of the bed heading towards the tailstock end, but keeps getting stopped in roughly the same spot when running it towards the chuck. Just looking for some help troubleshooting the problem

[@mrpete222]

I have never had this problem. Remember this machine is brand new to me. And I really haven’t used it yet. My machine uses the so-called double wall heavy duty apron. I did want to remove it, clean it and lubricate it, but probably will never get around to it. I did take one of these apart in another video I believe years ago. Try to find that video and watch it. I think the problem is in the clutch, but that’s just a guess. Pretty complicated compared to lightweight 9 inch machine.

[@rustyrodentmotorcycles1041]

@@mrpete222 I appreciate the input thanks

[@desobrien3827]

Great video...Thanks

[@darrenkautz7982]

Looking forward to seeing what's in your cabinet. Even if it's just junk!

[@greghomestead8366]

Atlas lathe, made in Kalamazoo, Michigan. I was born and raised in Kalamazoo. Enjoyed the video. Have a Jesus filled day everyone Greg in Michigan

[@mrpete222]

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[@AmateurRedneckWorkshop]

As much as I like auctions I am glad that I was not there. I did not see anything I needed but I would have bought something anyway. Thanks for the video keep on keeping on.

[@keithschwartz7318]

Looks like a fun haul. Hope that cabinet holds some hidden gems.

[@glennschemitsch8341]

Nice finds. As per the atlas 6", I hope that the change gears are in the cabinet. The compound seems to not be original and for sure that the crank handle has been replaced. i bought this model when I was still going to high school back in the 60's when I lived in Chicago. good luck.

[@sallybrokaw6124]

Pete,I always enjoy the auction videos.I would have spent some cash at that one myself. To bad the machinery got very rusted but my have held the prices down. I think I would have bid on the Clausing lathe but would ask you about wear and adjustments if I was there. One of the sheetmetal rollers would have went home with me.AL B.

[@johncloar1692]

Always a Thumbs Up from me. Auction are a lot of fun always enjoy your videos. Like you I would pay way too much for those machines. Auctions are good at that. Life is short all way have fun at what you do. Have a good day Mr. Pete.

[@mrpete222]

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[@ggordon4127]

Thank goodness for the scrap guy.

[@RattiDave]

I just about cried when I saw that all those tools had been rained upon. Wish I had some of them, but being retired, and in a small apartment, I just haven't any space. Oh, for the good old days …

[@davidkroth]

Beautiful shop/garage building. That could be brought back to life and be real nice.

[@edwardkawecki8101]

Time to watch the Locksmith Lawyer Videos. I'll bet if he was local to you he would be there in a jiffy to teach you how to open your cabinet. Great video! Thank you.

[@Bargle5]

Rarely do I see auctions of this type around here. Not a lot of machine tools in the area. That cabinet with all the micrometers was a great deal. Occasionally a good one falls in your lap, but not often. Really looking forward to the opening of that heavy one.

[@OleGramps53]

I was thinking about the rust on all those machines and how much it was going to take to get them back in shape. Some looked like they were pitted bad. I think my limit for bidding was have been $300 on most of them.

[@pj61114]

Thank You Lots of Fun!

[@gwood64]

People go to casinos all the time and gamble more than you did. And when they leave they are empty handed. You had a good time, and came home with something. I think the lathe will clean up. But like you I'm REAL curious what's in the cabinet. I can't wait to see the reveal. And I'd like to see it boom or bust. I'm glad you are still following your passion and making videos.

[@mrpete222]

Very true. The reveal has already been published, have you not watched it?

[@TractorWrangler01]

As for the lathe, I bought a similar one for $180 a Craftsman/Atlas with a broken Quick Change carrage feed. It came with some limited tooling and a 3 jaw chuck and a similar cabinet but with drawers on the left side. Did you know you can still get parts for it? That surprised me. I ordered the gears for the quick change and its all functional now.

[@iceman9549]

Great video buddy. Can’t wait to see what is inside 👍👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@stephenjohnson8205]

I have that same lathe with every attachment available. A little history; it was used to create knobs at the Jimmy Carter center.

[@mrpete222]

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[@cwgreen1938]

Mr. Pete, I have an Atlas 101.07403 that I bought for $650 And it had a little rust on the surface but every thing worked and it came with a few tools and mounted in a table. You might have paid a premium for yours but it will probably clean up and make a good lathe for someone that is just starting out.

[@chrischapel9165]

Rebel, I like it, I like common sense talk and making chips, its like peas and carrots for me .

[@mikes1345]

I'm surprised the trailer wasnt full when you left. I couldnt have left that cabinet for the scrapman. I'm a sucker for tool boxes and small cabinets. Gives the mud daubers and brown recluse places to be in my shop. Occasionally even a rat snake skin will show up.

[@joescott6747]

That’s a nice little lathe, I’m real interested to see what is in the cabinet, a nice batch of tooling could make that a great buy. Nice cabinet as well, cabinet is worth 150.

[@rustyshackleford928]

I admire your restraint from not turning around and knocking that lady out who was following you for the first 7 minutes. You are a good man.. Nice haul too.

[@donbickmore3808]

That was a fun video thanks for taking time to make it

[@raymondhorvatin1050]

Lyle you have a serious addition I hope that cabinet is filled with goodies

[@mrpete222]

I know, but at least it’s not for heroin like about 25% of the population

[@johnmccrane1660]

great Atlas, needs some work, but not as much as the other two. The cabinet is very interesting. That safe was a gem, probably from the twenty’s. Art Deco look. I would like to do the restore on the Atlas, great possibilities. Again, great finds and prices.

[@rnwagner]

Wish I coulda been there!! At the auction I mean. I would have bid on the Enco mill that sounded like it went pretty cheap. Thought I hear 50 bucks on it. What a deal if so!

[@johndkoop]

If the cabinet key is a common Chicago style lock like on a craftsman tool box try jiggling a similar key in and out while holding a little pressure towards open direction . Ive opened my toolbox at work like this when I forgot my keys at home.

[@BenButler1]

That cardex was the find of the year. Thanks for sharing

[@charliechmelar9788]

I think it would be interesting to know who made the particular tools for Sears. IE a lot of their wrenches were made by SK.

[@SonOfMrGreengenes]

I bought a new Atlas 6" lathe in the late 1970's and still use it quite a bit. I think I paid about $350 for it. I think I bought it from an ad in the back of Popular Mechanics magazine.

[@davidw.kennedy4904]

Lyle that was a great auction. It is the most fun ive I've had at an auction since my Dad passed. Thanks for giving Tom and I top billing. I feel like a movie star,😂. You got the best deal of anyone at the sale when you bought the card cabinet. It was packed. Funny how a person gets complacent and doesn't look into all the nooks like you are supposed to. Auction rule #1. Looking forward to the cabinet opening video. Great video. I don't think you paid too much for that lathe. Yes some rust, but no one had dropped it and broken the castings.

[@mrpete222]

Sadly, I went to another auction today over by Sandy Ford. Mainly woodworking, but I did managed to waste some money. That video will be several weeks away. Tomorrow is Sunday, I will pick the lock and open the cabinet. You will be shocked. Thanks to you and Tom for your help again

[@johnfriend240]

I got the Cardex files from my wife's office when the family business closed. No rust. Removed the card holders; trays make great files for reamers and such.

[@shawnlorimer]

Regarding the rusty drill chuck on the tail stock, I've had really good luck not only cleaning but freeing those up using a Vevor sonic cleaner following one of your de-rusting methods you've shown. Same for rusty lathe chucks. Even better results than Break-free and PB Blaster. I've actually de-rusted an entire SB lathe one piece at a time in the sonic cleaner.

[@mrpete222]

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[@frankalden6093]

I have a Craftsman 6 inch lath that was given to me as a Christmas present 60 years ago. The lathe is still in excellent condition and I use it from time to time on small pieces. The gear train has a small gear of about 18 or 20 teeth that recently broke. It has a weak spot at the keyway. I plan to make another of brass or steel with instruction by Tubalcain. Not sure how to make the opposing keyway bore. For tooling I have a KT Quick change tool post. Just like the big lathes but miniature. I think I paid more for that tooling than you paid for your lathe. I would never sell my lathe, priceless and far too handy.

[@larryschweitzer4904]

Fun auction, especially when Mr. Pete gets a steal. Bet that is an easy to pick lock. A large vice grip may also turn the entire thing.

[@ZaZa-sm4ck]

Looks like a hobby machinists paradise

[@anthonyraffin1034]

That's about what I'm into my TH54 for. I still need a left-hand leg, some toolingand a few detail parts.

[@feathers352]

I was just going to say something about Rivera-Capone vault when you said that. Then I thought about picking the lock (having a magic background) when you said that. Wish we lived closer and I could meet and talk with you. Had I known where life would take me, I would have taken more shop classes. But they were pushing college. Sorry to say never used the degree. I would have been interested in the sheet metal tools as I I can't believe how much the one rusted up folder brought.

[@mrpete222]

Yes, I was surprised at the same thing. I was outbid on a 12 inch Di-acro finger break in the building. Laying upside down in the dirt floor.

[@feathers352]

@@mrpete222 It seems that the smaller sheet metal tools really bring a good price no matter the condition.

[@justinbrewer8408]

Atlas restoration will be awesome series!

[@RaptorMachineToolCo]

i love the way you ask "the boss" if you are all payed up !

[@samshublom8761]

Looks like it was a good day out. That Marvel power hacksaw brought back some unpleasant memories and makes me thankful I have a Kalamazoo band saw. If I were there, that guy would have had to pay more than $225 for that Clausing lathe. Thanks for posting the video.

[@royashmore5874]

Shame to see all those machines in such poor condition. Just a little question, how did you detach the lathe from the cabinet without access to inside the cabinet. I'm sure there would normally be bolts through the cabinet from the lathe feet.

[@mrpete222]

The machine was fastened to the wood with lag screws. The wood was bolted to the cabinet. It was so wet that I was able to break it off of the cabinet.

[@quirty864]

You really did it with the cliff hanger, we are on pins and needles. You are looking very well, by the way.

[@mrpete222]

Thanks

[@christurley391]

Thanks again

[@stewartalbert3523]

I worked in the maintenance gang in a large factory , i probably have a key to that Lyons cabinet !

[@mrpete222]

This lock picking shop teacher won’t need help

[@manuelmaldonado2035]

I paid $150 for my Craftsman of this size! I've been having a ton of fun working on it and would love to see what you do with the gears!

[@geofantasia1]

I have that same Lath. Use it all the time. well worth the money if you use it "occasionally". I upgraded the motor with a reversing switch. I would have paid much more for the ENCO Milling Machine that you showed. I'm looking for a X-Y table of similar design for my Rusnok Mill. any info on where I might locate one?

[@ellieprice363]

Check out Winky’s Workshop from several months ago. He did a good job critiquing and improving an XY table for his drill press. Turned out very useful.

[@brianbutler3954]

I would love to find another Rusnok mill table, I paid about $650 new for mine in 1979, I actually went to the Rusnok factory and met Mr. Rusnok then.

[@richardcranium5839]

that enco bench mill was exactly what i've been looking for. yep you did pay too much for the atlas but you did good on the cabinet! get the vinegar out it'll clean up.

[@geckoproductions4128]

might be a number on face of lock on cabinet. If so, you can buy a key for not too much from locksmith or online. Can't wait to see what's inside! Good score!!!

[@flashgordon6238]

Nice Hamilton Varimatic Sensitive Drill Press lying on its side on a pallet at 10:20. Both belt guards intact, but missing the table. Heavy and very accurate press.

[@mrpete222]

I totally missed that even though I photographed it. I definitely would have bought it in preparation for one of my future videos. I am devastated that I did not buy that.

[@normanott644]

I have the same lathe bought it from a high school shop, it’s it excellent shape and it’s used every day.

[@mrpete222]

Wish mine was that good, it’s essentially scrap iron

[@edrannou3914]

I bought a 6 inch Atlas 10 or 15 years ago for $50 from a couple of kids who were selling it for their landlord. No belt assembly, no lantern, no chuck. Very light surface rust. It looked unused, no wear on the ways. Sold it for $200 two weeks later. I also got a rough TH42 complete out of a barn in western PA maybe 20 years ago. Won it on Ebay for $21.50! That was my I don't really want it bid, LOL. Cost me $120 in food and fuel to go get it. Cast iron legs and everything. Wood was punky, lots of pigeon poop. Chuck was stuck on spindle, but after soaking in PB Blaster for 4 years, came off easy. Good luck with your project.

[@mervynprice7009]

You ask about which lathe I would choose to take home. Being honest & living in England, none. There is a small round column milling machine & these are popular here. As it happens, I have recently purchased an unfinished Dore-Westbury milling machine & am about to start finishing building it. It was these far eastern round column milling machines that took the market away from the kit built Dore-Westbury. Don't worry, I have already re-designed the Mandrel & bearings. The outer quil & its outer casting are present, but the mandrel material is missing. As was the upper cross tube, for which I have already found a replacement. Both lead-screws are also missing. Not a problem as I have the British model maker's lathe, Myford ML7-R. It started out as an ordinary ML7 & now has a Mk1 super 7 head-stock & Mk2 clutch. Plus the latest saddle. An exceptional bed & me building it.

[@mrpete222]

Good luck, that sounds like a big project, but I think you are capable. Thank you for watching.