Destroyed Rusty ATLAS LATHE AUCTION

[@ZaZa-sm4ck]

Thanks for taking us with you to the auction . ☺

[@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!! 😁

[@jamienorton1123]

That is so depressing seeing all that good equipment getting mistreated

[@campbellmorrison8540]

I was thinking the exact same thing.

[@lookingbehind6335]

@@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]

@@lookingbehind6335 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.

[@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!

[@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]

😁

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@echoewest2685]

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

[@MrMasterblaster1968]

I look forward to you restoring that lathe!!

[@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.

[@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.

[@gwheyduke]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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 👍

[@WaltBellona]

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

[@mikejohnson7181]

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

[@davewalls752]

Well worth restoring! Thanks for the visit .

[@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

[@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

[@joemcgarry1106]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@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!

[@daveharriman2756]

Excelent vid, sad to see all those rusty machine tools, very intrigued to see whats in the cabinet, hope it's not a two foot square block of concrete!

[@mrpete222]

I am hoping it’s Jimmy Hoffa, I will sell the rights

[@keithschwartz7318]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@Rottingboards]

Love that Atlas lathe. Thanks for saving it.

[@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.

[@priority2]

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

[@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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[@100yojimbo]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@darrenkautz7982]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@hasletjoe5984]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@johnkraus728]

Great auction video! I have an Atlas 618 I'm fixing up right now, need to make a new lead screw. I might have given $150 for that lathe without the cabinet, though the locked cabinet is intriguing. My preference there would've been the EMCO lathe/mill. Do you know what it sold for? The Morgan vise is really cool and I believe someone is still making Morgan bench vises here in the USA. Thanks Mr. Pete!!

[@donbickmore3808]

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

[@steveparker8723]

Love your auction videos. Looking forward to the opening of Capones tool cabinet. Lol Enjoyed your rant about our governor. 😂

[@davidkroth]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@terrymatvichuk1421]

A lot of good stuff there even though it was all rusted,must have been in a place with a bad roof or a dirt floor?? I have several of those index file cabinets, they are worth their weight in gold for tool bits , parts,and long measuring scales, etc. good luck with your lathe.

[@mrpete222]

Yes, the building had a bad roof and a dirt floor

[@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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[@ggordon4127]

Thank goodness for the scrap guy.

[@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.

[@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.

[@frankerceg4349]

Thank you Mr. Pete!

[@pdxRetired]

This is fun! I want to see inside that cabinet! No matter what is inside! Looking forward to a video series on the Atlas 618. I do have an original user manual (have studied it thoroughly), have looked several times, but have never seen one of these locally (Portland Oregon) for less than $1200. Maybe you should do a "how to" instructional video for finding bargains?

[@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.

[@artian11]

Wow! Love this video, wish similar auctions would occur near me. What treasures. I would have kept the cardex cabinet you left behind for storing small items. Don't drill open the cabinet, practice your lock-picking skills! I didn't find the video long enough, I kept pausing it to better survey the offerings. Wish I could have seen and heard all the lot going prices - give me a better idea of the worth of used equipment. I have been after a lathe for years now, but offerings near me are non-existent - I'll probably end up purchasing one of those 8" Chinese mini-lathes. Oh well!

[@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.

[@gutsngorrrr]

I never saw you as such a rebel 😊 I can't believe they charge you for a trailer licence, here in the UK we're lucky enough not to have that, yet.

[@mrpete222]

Our governor is the wickedest one in the country besides California. Plus, he is a billionaire.

[@largeonee]

@@mrpete222 here in mi a small trailer is $75 for a lifetime plate. i have 2 plates and several trailers haha

[@billdoodson4232]

For God's sakes keep quiet. Don't give the incomming b45t4rd5 ideas!!

[@stevewesley8187]

@@mrpete222 People's Republic of Illinois ............

[@brianbutler3954]

@@mrpete222 Yes and he takes the toilets out of his mansion when he's not there so he can get the property tax reduced because it's unlivable

[@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.

[@4GSR]

I'm not a big fan of the smaller Atlas lathes like the 618. I had a chance of buying one a while back that has all of the accessories you could get for it back then from Sears. It had been sitting up in a shed and the elements got to it similar to the condition yours is in. I passed on it for $300! I should have bought it, dad would have rolled over in his grave had I done so! As always thanks for sharing. What did the EMCO lathe sell for?

[@mrpete222]

I think it was about about $80

[@4GSR]

@@mrpete222 Wow! Those usually go for big $$$$ in other auctions

[@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.

[@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.

[@iceman9549]

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

[@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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[@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.

[@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?

[@Daledavispratt]

Not the original compound on that little Atlas, but those are probably available, if you don't already have one. It ought to be a crime, the way some of that machinery was allowed to fall to ruin. Enjoyed. Thanks.

[@lucianobellebono5835]

Ciao, bellissimo!!! Quante cose interessanti c'erano all'asta. Sicuramente con molta pazienza e lavoro si possono recuperare e dargli un'altra vita. Comunque tutta quell'attrezzatura è stata venduta per pochi soldi rispetto al valore reale: hai fatto un ottimo affare. Ciao e buon lavoro

[@chrischapel9165]

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

[@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.

[@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 …

[@LightningFabrication]

Mr. Pete great video I really enjoyed seeing all the wonderful American made shop equipment. I don't think all that rust came form a night of rain and you did mention the roof had a hole in it. It would take a lot of work to restore some of those machines but I feel that it would be well worth the effort. Think of the alternative Chinesium junk. That brings up the little atlas lathe you picked up. I don't think you paid too much for it because of the comparable ones available today. Just think if you were to go out and buy a brand new Chinesium lathe, you'd be making a "How I improved my new lathe video. I'd try your locksmithing skills on the cabinet. Sometimes if you can find a key that fits, you can giggle it around while pulling the key in and out, also while trying to turn the key and it will open. If you don't succeed to open it, those locks sometimes have a number on them. Find a key that will fit the lock, write the number down and a good locksmith should be able to cut you a key from the sample you give him that fits into the lock and the number. Please don't drill out the lock. I've watched many videos of idiots smashing open a safe only to find it empty. They complain about it but in the end they destroyed a $2-300 safe that could have been opened by an experienced locksmith and resold. Years ago I was able to salvage a 36" x 36" x 48" safe made by the Reliable Safe company in Covington KY. I didn't have the combination so after trying myself I took it to our local locksmith. he had it open in a day by drilling a hole just above the dial. he wrote the combination down charged me $75.00. I welded up the small home he made and now I have a functioning safe. There was only a few paperclips and scraps of paper in the safe when he got it open. The locksmith told me the safe was made around the turn of the century, late 1800's to early1900's. thanks again for another great video.

[@mrpete222]

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[@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.

[@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!

[@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!

[@roberthay8706]

Here in the uk i was a payloader driver at a local mine.i was instructed to go to the workshops and pickup several lathes in the bucket of the machine one at a time and dump them down the yard in the scrap bay.nothing wrong with them just they were never used..but they were way too big for a normal house garage or i would have had one.how i would have gotten it home would have been a big question

[@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

[@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!!!

[@brianbutler3954]

Hi Lyle If I would have gone to that auction I would consider buying the Clausing lathe and the EMCO late with the mill head before buying the Atlas. But the Atlas is good for you because you can make a video of it, who cares how much you paid, you wanted it so that's perfectly acceptable no mater how much you paid. I would have also bought that power hacksaw, I have it's big brother and the smaller would work well being run by my john deere hit and miss. Oh by the way I have a couple sensitive drill adapter like you got, that aluminum piece is suppose to turn, the bearing just needs freeing up

[@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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[@ErvRich]

That hurts me to see all this machinery being left to rust. Good luck on lock picking, I know you can do it. There was potentially good stuff there and I would have bought some if there as well. Enjoy the challenge of restoring it. Fodder for many upcoming videos. Did you video all this with an I phone?

[@mrpete222]

Yes

[@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.

[@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

[@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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[@CB.5]

I hope you do videos cleaning up the lathe and making it operational. Also videos making some small projects. Thanks

[@danmenes3143]

Great score on the Cardex cabinet! As for the Atlas, well, I've already got two lathes that don't work, so I wouldn't pay much for a third.

[@ZaZa-sm4ck]

Looks like a hobby machinists paradise

[@cliffbarker806]

That was a great auction video. That lock should rake open easy and if not, try a few tool box keys. My Mack tool box key would open the cabin door locks of some expensive aircraft.

[@AdamosDad]

Many years ago, I repaired one in similar shape. I did a lot of stonework on the ways.

[@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