It's my understanding that the Mk 2 version uses a narrower belt, likely a 2L series. Note: Your email address is included with the abuse report. This includes: harm to minors, violence or threats, harassment or privacy invasion, impersonation or misrepresentation, fraud or phishing. The Group moderators are responsible for maintaining their community and can address these issues. I don't have any reason to believe that it isn't, and the 2L fits great, but mine had obviously been tinkered with before. The new belt is slightly more taught than the original which is to be expectedbut the width looks right.Īlso, yes, I know that my belt is routed incorrectly on the idler pulley The previous owner welded up a frame to hold the motor, and got it wrong, but I don't think it effects anything negatively so I've left it I'm also assuming that I had the original belt. I got two of them a couple months ago and vacuum sealed one to preserve it. With a link belt in the drawer, I will never be without a belt when something breaks and I have to wait for a delivery by UPS.įrom: atlas-craftsman groups. You may unsubscribe at any time.There is nothing proprietary about the belt. I agree to receive emails from Practical Machinist containing industry news and updates from Practical Machinist and its sponsors. Just be gentle on the back gearing - those Zamak gears are not the most robust. I owned that exact lathe at one time - it's a great little beast for what it is and can make many useful parts if worked within its limits. Search it out - it will well be worth the effort. There was a very extensive thread in the General forum on your exact lathe and a chap in just your situation.
Your manual will be of great help-just take it slow and easy.Īt the top of the listing you will see the word "search. Jerry D: Welcome to the forum and you have just entered the gathering place of the best minds in the world of machinery and I suspect many other areas. I have used an old Unimat a little bit, but know little about machining, looking to build my own steam locomotive. I ordered a manual from Clausing, so I hope that will give me some info. Was looking for ideas for the solid bench for it and where to get a good 4 jaw chuck. Thread: New here, Atlas 6" lathe questions. Remember Me? Register Forgot password? What's New? Results 1 to 4 of 4. We'll bring you the most relevant peer-to-peer conversations happening in the trade and tips and tricks to help you get the job done. Sign up for our eNewsletter now to stay in-the-know.
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