Photo Index - Atlas Press Co. - 618 Backgeared Screw cutting lathe

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Manufactured/Badged by:
Atlas Press Co.
Kalamazoo, MI

True Manufacturer:
Atlas Press Co., Kalamazoo, MI

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Metal Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Lathe, Metal
Machine Size:	6" x 18"
Submitted By:	Daniel Howe

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	618 Backgeared Screw cutting lathe
Date of Manufacturer:	1964 October
Serial Number:	022571
Last Updated	4/3/2017 11:10:40 AM

Comments:

Machine was in pretty rough shape when I rescued it. Came with a 3" three jaw scroll chuck. I went through the entire lathe replacing worn parts and cleaning. I did not bother with paint. Machined a back plate and adapter to add a 5" three jaw scroll chuck for the bigger items I work with. Machined another back plate and added a 4" E32 collet chuck so I can use the milling attachment I found. Nice machine but you have to remember it is a small lathe not built to play with the big boys.

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Comments: Atlas 618 lathe with 3" chuck
Source: I took this picture in my shop

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Comments: Atlas 618 Lathe with 5" chuck
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Comments: Atlas 618 lathe collet chuck and milling attachment
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