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Atlas 6-inch Lathe Mk. 1 - Page 2
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Atlas 9, 10 & 12-inch Lathes   Atlas Milling Machine   Atlas Shaper

Atlas 6-inch with Screwcutting Gearbox   A Restored Model 612

A complete Data Pack is available for the Atlas 6-inch lathe


A typical countershaft set up as constructed for use on the Atlas 6-inch

Rare built-on countershaft - a fitting that atlas appeared reluctant to use on the otherwise well-specified 6-inch lathe

The bolt-on countershaft removed from the lathe

Early, very simple form of the 6-inch Atlas bench-mount countershaft

Early countershaft swing-head assembly


Rear view of the early Atlas 6-inch countershaft

Later, heavier bench countershaft. Note the lack of an adjustable motor-mount plate

A special intermediate bracket, Part No. M6-810, formed a hinge point for an adjustable motor-mount plate and acted as a carrier for the countershaft when lathes prior to M1975 were mounted on the maker's narrow, wooden-topped stand.


A complete Data Pack is available for the Atlas 6-inch lathe

Atlas Mk.1 6-inch Home    Atlas Mk.1 6-inch Page 3

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Atlas 6-inch Lathe Accessories   Atlas Mk. 2 6-inch

   Atlas 6-inch Mk. 2   Atlas Home Page  Atlas 6-inch Mk. 1 Photographs

Atlas 9, 10 & 12-inch Lathes   Atlas Milling Machine   Atlas Shaper

Atlas 6-inch with Screwcutting Gearbox   A Restored Model 612

Atlas 6-inch Lathe Mk. 1 - Page 2
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