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    My 8mm tap plan.... Some pre-xmas fun.

    Sounds like fun! I'm in as well.
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    Howdy! From Rural Alberta

    Welcome from Calgary.
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    My New Atlas Lathe Model#10100

    I've been busy tending to my girlfriend and other tasks so I haven't had a chance to actually use the lathe. I've been building some shelves and a bench for my stuff. I want to properly clean it and oil it before making anything. I have some mineral spirits and some air compressor oil ( from...
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    My New Atlas Lathe Model#10100

    Yep, the seller said he'd never need to use them so he let me take em.
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    New guy from Midwestern Ontario

    Welcome from Calgary!
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    My New Atlas Lathe Model#10100

    I got a little sidetracked but lets take a look at what I got. The motor on it was spinning backwards so they took it off and spun it around. I already switched the polarity and mounted the motor back on. It's not positioned properly but I'll get that sorted when I build a bench for it...
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    6" Atlas Lathe Model#10100

    The tumbleweeds were tumbling!
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    6" Atlas Lathe Model#10100

    I have a lathe!!!!! And little bit more than just a lathe... I just picked it up an I'm just parked around the block. I'll take some pictures once I get home.
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    6" Atlas Lathe Model#10100

    Ooh, that's interesting. I wonder how they hold up compared to zamak. Thats a project I'll throw on the list. Is there a write up about the 3d printed gears?
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    6" Atlas Lathe Model#10100

    I found a pdf of "How to run a lathe" by South Bend on vintagemachinery.org. I'll be sure to give it a thorough read. Thank you! Thanks for the picture and pointers on how to inspect a lathe. I'm going to read the South Bend book and watch some more videos so I can develop a solid understanding...
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