Fixing an Atlas Lathe Feed Rate

[@Packy_Shem]

I might have to try this.

[@pyromedichd1]

You can accomplish a better finish without changing the feed rate by using a tool with a larger nose radius. Tool shape and nose radius are as important if not more important than feed rate for finish quality.

[@odd-]

I agree. I do have some cutters with a larger nose radius. I do use them. But they limit the depth of cut too. I see both sides of the debate. Thanks for watching!

[@leebarnhart831]

@@odd- Thank you. Now I don't have to say it.

[@stockportbrits]

As already stated...larger nose radius and a positive geometry insert, preferably ground and not pressed.

[@RustyInventions-wz6ir]

Very nice. Just found your channel and subscribed.

[@odd-]

Thank you sir. I have been on a pause on new videos because of life and stuff. But I will start again.

[@RustyInventions-wz6ir]

Yeah. I see on my channel it’s not easy to make content regularly

[@jerrypeal653]

My craftsmen commercial has a 3 phase motor and VFD so I can control the speed no problems. I bought it that way .

[@odd-]

Very cool. I live out in Rural Oklahoma. We don’t have 3 phase out here. I wish I did. It is so much more efficient.

[@jerrypeal653]

@@odd- mine runs on 220 single phase with a converter, commonly referred to as a VFD . The comments on surface finish are correct ( tooling ) makes a difference however for single point threading the speed does need slowed down in my opinion.

[@odd-]

Oh wow. How does the motor fit in the cabinet? I just replaced my original with a 1 hp. It took up most of the cabinet space.

[@jerrypeal653]

@@odd- I think mines a 2 HP baldor. Fits just fine no modifications I’m aware of . I was lucky I had the converter I found at a thrift store for 25 dollars and it worked . Lenze

[@jerrypeal653]

Nope just looked it’s a 1.5 hp BALDOR

[@tropifiori]

Great idea. Where did you get the 24 tooth gear.? What is diametric pitch? If you give the diameter of the gear, I can do the calculations . Thanks Frank

[@odd-]

I bought the gear from eBay. Not sure about the pitch at this time of morning, but I will look. I do want to learn gear cutting. I have all of the necessary tools, just haven’t gone down that diametric rabbit hole hole yet.😅

[@tropifiori]

Look for Mr Pete 222 on KZbin. Shop tips 192-200. Great tutorials on cutting gears. He has a whole series on the Atlas lathe as well. Best wishes Frank

[@odd-]

Love watching Mr. Pete. I have gleaned a lot watching his videos.

[@MrRaybl]

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[@markkoons7488]

Both your video and one with the Craftsman version of the same lathe have quick change gear boxes. Is there any reason the gear swap won't have the same result without the quick change option?

[@odd-]

If I’m reading your question right, the lathes without the quick change gearboxes work primarily with the change gears. It would be a matter of reducing the ratio of rpm on the feed screw. I am not familiar with that style of Craftsman lathe enough to say for sure, but I know the spacing is limited and you may not have the room for the change. This would be an excellent question in one of the forums on Facebook or other SM.

[@felixvillalobos9070]

Hola habla Español me gustaría saber si se puede conseguir piezas para tornó Atlas

[@odd-]

You can call the Clausing Company. They have most parts. Sorry, I don’t speak Spanish.

[@JDK45ACP]

cool.

[@odd-]

Thank you kind sir!

[@cecilandrews7479]

Would have been a lot simpler just to change your cutting tool

[@odd-]

I do know the wider radius on the cutting tool helps, but this set up takes it a little further. On top of that, the motor that runs the lathe is in need of rewinding. It is weak to say the least. This helps with that issue too.

[@hbbaxter3668]

Would be a helpful video with out all of the extra babbling! We don’t care about the dam hammer and such ,Just show the process…

[@odd-]

I appreciate your feedback. I’m a new creator and trying to make the videos interesting as well as educational. It’s a work in progress to say the least.

[@frankmora8336]

@@odd- creators do make mistakes. That is good to show all of it. What is distracting is rambling on and on. Good video.

[@letscheckitout1985]

I have a chance to pick up a well tooled atlas 3986 just like yours. How are you enjoying it!!??? Any things you don’t like about it

[@odd-]

Sorry. I’m just now seeing this. I like it a lot. I started an a Grizzly Mini. This one does so much more.