Tool Restoration -Heavily Rusted Lathe

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  • @coolHawk_
    @coolHawk_ 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    In such a throw away society I'm glad to see a lot of people who reuse old and seemingly I repairable pieces. Rust is only the surface (sometimes).

  • @HarmonHeat
    @HarmonHeat 5 ปีที่แล้ว +66

    Sometimes when I get an old abused tool I think to myself " i wish someone would have taken better care of this" but if that was true and it was in great shape it never would have ended up in my possession

    • @OldIronShops
      @OldIronShops 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      that's the story of my shop .

    • @OuroborosArmory
      @OuroborosArmory 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I love tools with history. It feels like they work better because they have been used, as if that history infused within them.

    • @HarmonHeat
      @HarmonHeat 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@OuroborosArmory, I agree. Two of my favorite are tools my father gave me just before he passed a month ago. I wish he would have gave me a little history about the big antique vise he gave me but he passed suddenly and unexpectedly, now I will never know the story

  • @tyg3rpro
    @tyg3rpro 5 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    I don't know why, but there's something about restoring old rusted stuff to new that I find oddly satisfying. I have an old bumper jack that's rusted up, someday I might get it working again

    • @rolandocrisostomo2003
      @rolandocrisostomo2003 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      "Some day" is the killer of all projects. Do it now, now or never.

    • @tyg3rpro
      @tyg3rpro 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@rolandocrisostomo2003 well real life, work, and bills always comes first, thats the problem

    • @WillF1980
      @WillF1980 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@tyg3rpro I literally have been looking on OfferUp and Facebook for “rusty tools and equipment” I found a rusty 80+ year old vise I’m gonna pick up and redo

  • @pilgrimm23
    @pilgrimm23 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    That is a heck of a thing. I spent a good year restoring a 1922 Dalton Lathe that needed a lot of loving. But nowhere NEAR as badly treated as that poor Atlas.. I can see the ways look straight and true and that is the foundation of any good lathe. btw: your welding on Stephen's Channel; man you are better then I can do! Keep up the GREAT work. Old tech needs guys who can recover it from the dust.

  • @yeager17832
    @yeager17832 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I love watching you work - IN SILENCE!

  • @diydarkmatter
    @diydarkmatter 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    always sad to see a new old stock tool go to waste . what a wonderful little lathe . thanks for giving it a new life and a chance to do what it was made to do .

  • @bigbear568
    @bigbear568 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Your an awesome tradesman with many talents. People don't get the full idea of how talented that people are from watching a video but I think your definitely gifted. Be blessed in all you do. Thanks for the video and also have a Merry Christmas.

    • @Sub2Christ
      @Sub2Christ 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Use a whetstone to level the bed off the lathe. Easy and fast, more attention is wasted energy for the price of such a machine.

  • @HandToolRescue
    @HandToolRescue 5 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    That was quick!

  • @mykline1
    @mykline1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love work like that were you are restoring equipment rather then scrapping it like most people do.
    I saved a lot of equipment doing what you did with this lathe.

  • @stephanieray6587
    @stephanieray6587 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love your cleaning station setup. Helps to work with never-used items. Thanks for taking the time.

  • @davidhelmuth5707
    @davidhelmuth5707 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    This video made me cry, for two reasons. 1st cuz someone did that to that lathe. 2nd cuz I didn’t find it! 😂😂😂 nice job

    • @eodtiger
      @eodtiger 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      🤣🤣🤣

  • @andries5783
    @andries5783 5 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    your really lucky,I wouldn't ,mind getting a metal lath even if it looks like that... Great video and amazing save

    • @48whodat
      @48whodat 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      You can, i have one!!!

  • @DavidHerscher
    @DavidHerscher 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice job! love to see an old machine like that getting the love and respect it deserves! 👍👍

  • @danedewaard8215
    @danedewaard8215 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love sad stories with a happy ending!!!!

  • @TheGoodoftheLand
    @TheGoodoftheLand  5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Special thanks to Roy for blessing me with this awesome lathe!

  • @snoopyslr
    @snoopyslr 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I spent $300 on a Logan 10x24 that was abandoned in a barn for years from a guy that was in similar shape. Spent about a month everyday after work restoring that thing. It's incredibly pristine now and actually cuts very accurately.

  • @rustyaxelrod
    @rustyaxelrod 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    If I had done this job I would have stepped back to admire my work with a nagging feeling about the two washers, one bushing, and the C clip I had left over. Lol

  • @glennmoreland6457
    @glennmoreland6457 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hi from England
    Surprising what can be brought back isn't it Justin...
    That'll be a useful addition there... 👍

  • @MOUNTAINEAGLES
    @MOUNTAINEAGLES 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    You do amazing work!!!!

  • @nicholasstephenson573
    @nicholasstephenson573 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    As a youngster with many aspirations, I love watching videos like this because they show me how much I don't know.

  • @billwessels207
    @billwessels207 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Enjoyed the video, once performed the task on an old South Bend 13" toolroom lathe which was extremely worn, had to press out the quill hone the bore and make a new quill, remove saddle and apron, rebore and sleeve with bronze bushings all of the shafts in the apron make new shafts and obtain new gears for it. Obtained a new lead screw and split nut, resurfaced all of the bearing surfaces on the saddle and it required grinding the ways and surface hardening them. Was it worth it. To me it was, I paid $700.00 for the lathe, I spent a few hundred dollars on parts and work that I could not do (grinding and hardening the ways), I obtained one of the best lathes for a small shop ever built. I would have had to spend more than $10,000 to obtain a new one of equal quality. It is good to encourage others to make do as you have and show them a method to do so. Thank you.

    • @oldnick4707
      @oldnick4707 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      if that rig held size, I'd be flabbergasted.

  • @brokenarrowmachine
    @brokenarrowmachine 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have the same lathe! It has always been loved and stored indoors. It was gifted to me from a family friend.

  • @bradsmith1046
    @bradsmith1046 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    A real labour of love! Congrats!

  • @hallynn4058
    @hallynn4058 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I was a safe and vault technician for over 50 years. I restored a lot of rusty safe and vault doors over the years. Very dirty work but also satisfying to see a job well done.

  • @jimbrent8151
    @jimbrent8151 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Oh my goodness. Holy bovine... You sent chills up my spine... I have done similar restorations but none as good as yours... Thank you, you made my week...

  • @SunsetBayBonnie
    @SunsetBayBonnie 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    what a great way to start the day , by watching this vid. whooohoo. Merry Christmas you guys

  • @bcbloc02
    @bcbloc02 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    For what it is it is actually a pretty nice little lathe. You could scrape such an item but I think just some more scotch brite action would get it freed up and as functional and accurate as it ever was.

    • @michaelvitetta7231
      @michaelvitetta7231 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Maybe even rub a diamond plate over it. If it truly was never used then it should not need scraping.

    • @user-db2zx3ox7u
      @user-db2zx3ox7u 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      with massaging a tad bit oil (T-lights flickering in the background with incense adding atmosphere.......)

    • @oldnick4707
      @oldnick4707 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@michaelvitetta7231, yup, just stone it slightly to the original surface, he'd be fine. think I'd have derusted the lead-screw with naval jelly and a brass brush though. he laid into the little acme thread with a hardened steel wire wheel! dressed it down purdy bad recon.

  • @Donorcyclist
    @Donorcyclist 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It's impressive that you can completely disassemble and reassemble a lathe in such a short amount of time! I've been meaning to do this with mine, but I know it will take me MUCH longer!

  • @faustobalan1761
    @faustobalan1761 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ficou muito bom, ótimo qualidade de restauração

  • @sharkrivermachine
    @sharkrivermachine 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I have that very same model lathe for a restoration, however mine is in very good condition. Thanks for sharing.

  • @wickeddubz
    @wickeddubz 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It’s interesting to compare initial lathe accuracy with accuracy after full restoration. Great job, another tool got second life.

  • @TheTahoeJohn
    @TheTahoeJohn 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Now that was a real restore job. What I would give to find tools like that to restore... Awesome!

  • @ctprjcstv3998
    @ctprjcstv3998 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Why are these lathe videos so satisfying for me? :)))

    • @djbabbotstown
      @djbabbotstown 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      CatiaProjects TV
      Because there is something Godly, sublime about a man doing good honest work with an art.

  • @SolidRockMachineShopInc
    @SolidRockMachineShopInc 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Looks a lot better after a 7 hours of tender loving care!
    Steve

    • @OldIronShops
      @OldIronShops 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      sure does . even better than my 12" atlas I spent a few weeks going threw

  • @alanmumford8806
    @alanmumford8806 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm so jealous. I feel as if that sort of restoration job is what I was born to do.

  • @tjf1531
    @tjf1531 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love your work man

  • @bartonrobinson4266
    @bartonrobinson4266 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Very nice restore Justin. I remember at a younger age my Grandpa had a shed full of all kinds of this tooling, sadly it wound up getting scraped after he passed and the state took the farm for a street improvement/widening back in the 70's. Still get upset but life has moved on. Thanks for giving positive warm memories of these machines..Happy Holidays !!

  • @joeestes8114
    @joeestes8114 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome! Thanks for sharing!

  • @nowvalleydiorama885
    @nowvalleydiorama885 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That sounds like one solid work bench!!!

    • @kslats916
      @kslats916 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Pretty sure it's a welding table.

  • @larryshaw796
    @larryshaw796 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    As a watchmaker I understand patience and persistence and enthusiasm keep up the good work

  • @hectorquinones4824
    @hectorquinones4824 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awsome machine. I use to run the lathe machine back in the late 80s. Loved it. We use to make electronic components screw. And lots more. Miss running them. Good clean up u gave it.

  • @mikedrop4421
    @mikedrop4421 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ahhh the enviro-safe parts washer. Hate it in the summer, love it in the winter.

  • @michaelmccarty3395
    @michaelmccarty3395 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I’m a retired Master Machinist and Machine builder. I’d love to come across a project like this. I salivated all during your video. Great job on restoration. Only thing, I would have done different before reassembly. Scraped and chemically hardened the ways.

  • @Al-Fiallos
    @Al-Fiallos 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nice, job well done. I like that you just cleaned up the rust and didn't compromise the ways and gibs. The rust was the perfect example why foreign lathes come coated in cosmoline.

  • @heru-deshet359
    @heru-deshet359 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Whenever I come across a rusted piece of equipment like this I only see how beautiful it will turn out when I'm done with it.

  • @KohalaIronWorksCase
    @KohalaIronWorksCase 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice work. I'm in the process of fixing my South Bend Heavy 10...a freebie I got from my cousin's husband. She's rough right now, but I got faith that she'll be turning parts pretty soon.
    You were fortunate to find that lathe...this proves that there is a God.

  • @joycethomas8868
    @joycethomas8868 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m amazed what you were able to do with it

  • @loydcourson5276
    @loydcourson5276 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow that is night and day good job bro!! You rock!!

  • @keithnoneya
    @keithnoneya 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    It's amazing what can be restored with a little bit of knowledge and work. Thanks for sharing. Best Wishes & Blessings. Keith Noneya

  • @danharold3087
    @danharold3087 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a find! have been through this with a lathe that sat outside for 10 years. Its much larger but problem is the same. Before you scart scrapping on the ways go with reverse electrolysis. I say this because generally cast iron does not loose dimension from rusting. You essentially have a new machine. The rust pits on ways will help it oil better.

  • @rogercrook1639
    @rogercrook1639 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cracking workmanship my friend you should be pleased and proud.

  • @onceuponatime9314
    @onceuponatime9314 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    well done you saved it

  • @fynbo1007
    @fynbo1007 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing tool you got there. Thank you for sharing your amazing video. God bless and merry Christmas to you and your family

  • @waynemcnab9496
    @waynemcnab9496 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have had one of these for 40 years. Still works great. Put a quick change tool holder on it.

  • @rkwill100
    @rkwill100 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    how did you get all the ways shimmed back into proper alignment?

  • @travelingkaspersworld4096
    @travelingkaspersworld4096 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love seeing your passion for taking care of machines! Signed...Gov'na of the Island of Rusty old Tools

  • @valentinrusu8844
    @valentinrusu8844 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    So beautiful !

  • @Wooley689
    @Wooley689 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Vapor honing would have been spectacular for that. Glad you saved the old gal. Wanted an Atlas myself for years, great little lathes.

  • @1967250s
    @1967250s 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent! Made my day!

  • @alexyo3927
    @alexyo3927 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looks fantastic now dude. Love your videos

  • @gmor54ars
    @gmor54ars 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome work

  • @georgegooding57
    @georgegooding57 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    A little TLC sure makes a huge difference. Merry Christmas to you and yours.

  • @k5at
    @k5at 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent, Justin! You are well on your way to become a GearHead!

  • @gibmelson7628
    @gibmelson7628 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    good job. work done. respect!

  • @bat116
    @bat116 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Outstanding. Be sure and do another video when you scrape the bed and get it bolted down and running. I recently bought the same model with the Craftsman branding. Mine was used but in really good condition with no damage. Mainly needed a good cleaning (some rust removal) and painting. I am about 3/4 of the way to fully restoring it. I also built a custom bench for it with a steel plate top that will contain any cutting oil. I really should stop by and see the real shop down there sometime. I live close.

  • @mtpocketbuilds4286
    @mtpocketbuilds4286 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Amazing. I would die for a piece of equipment like that,, and they never even used it.. Wow

  • @mWaffen
    @mWaffen 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Ran into a similar issue (different machine): Guy died, before it could be used and sat for years in his 'attached shop' with leaky roof and door; then after his wife died; went up for auction; bought for $5. We find a lot of this type of auction equipment, including government property that has sat of years, even decades.

  • @restorationvibes6779
    @restorationvibes6779 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That thing was rough. You're doing great work.

  • @rglmotorsports2989
    @rglmotorsports2989 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I just bought a Montgomery Ward 10" lathe for $300 that is in similar condition. Seeing this video really makes me feel good about the purchase. I was figuring on spending quite a few hundred more to get it going.

    • @davidwillard7334
      @davidwillard7334 ปีที่แล้ว

      You Should put it ! Straight into the Metal Shreadder !

  • @tonybell4447
    @tonybell4447 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice job Justin, you really do come into your own when it comes to renovation

  • @texasj49
    @texasj49 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Looking good.

  • @garrockwaters304
    @garrockwaters304 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow one day! That is a lot of work for one day. I restored an old Atlas like this one only older. I did scrape the ways and it turned out nice. I have a lot of use for my small lathe doing my restoration and repair work. I am always learning something new about it. My next project is restoring an old rusty heavy duty Rockwell table saw. Lot of scraping to do!

  • @georgespangler1517
    @georgespangler1517 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have 5 atlas lathes now, 2 - 12 inch with quick change gear boxes,,2 - 618 ,6inch,,and a 109 6 inch, I love my atlas lathes.

  • @mrbakerjjim
    @mrbakerjjim 5 ปีที่แล้ว +170

    the rust was there to make sure nothing came loose during shipping

    • @Crewsy
      @Crewsy 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      jim h
      😂🤣😂🤣😂

    • @eugenesnell6600
      @eugenesnell6600 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      See...... I Keep saying, rust DOES have a reason to exist!

    • @willwyatt7023
      @willwyatt7023 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Now that's FUNNY, I don't care who ya' are.

    • @brandonn2538
      @brandonn2538 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The ways on atlas lathes are fairly soft and prone to warping. I have one in my garage and the only reason it's there is because it was free.

    • @Midnight_Rider96
      @Midnight_Rider96 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@brandonn2538 that's a shame, these old machines are supposed to be from the Golden age of American craftsmanship. Maybe a good base to bolt it down on would help. I guess Haas is the new great American machine tool company, not as heavy duty as some high end stuff but plenty good enough for most jobs.

  • @tropifiori
    @tropifiori 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I did a similar clean up on an early 1960s Atlas-Cratsman lathe this Summer. The lathes are remarkably similar. Tubal Cain has a series of very helpful videos on this. He also sells a thumb drive with 40 videos on the Atlas that are very helpful for the Atlas and lathe operation in general.
    Great video
    Merry Christmas
    Frank

    • @davidwillard7334
      @davidwillard7334 ปีที่แล้ว

      Just MORE ! JUNK ! TO ! METAL ! SHREAD !! UP !!!

  • @p.oneill6943
    @p.oneill6943 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent Work

  • @patolucks2190
    @patolucks2190 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excelente trabajo!

  • @robertverschueren9136
    @robertverschueren9136 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    woow that was quick !!! top job man !

  • @ivocapella4541
    @ivocapella4541 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very good work!

  • @royreynolds108
    @royreynolds108 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You did a good job on the lathe. I hope you have long and useful service out of it.

  • @k.cashman427
    @k.cashman427 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well, well done!!

  • @Doubleodude
    @Doubleodude 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great save Justin!

  • @lrmodranoel
    @lrmodranoel 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great Job.

  • @FornaxusCrucible
    @FornaxusCrucible 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I watch all of your restoration projects, but I'm super impressed with this one. Keep it up!

  • @sedoy-hck8940
    @sedoy-hck8940 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Well done keep it up. From scrap metal machine restored.

  • @shredct3118
    @shredct3118 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    If I tried that ,it would remain in box. Even with a video reference. Great job.

  • @jessevoidswarranties8335
    @jessevoidswarranties8335 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful rescue

  • @vincef5832
    @vincef5832 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    These restoration videos are cool.

  • @AntonioClaudioMichael
    @AntonioClaudioMichael 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great restore justin and Merry Christmas

  • @marlawhite3682
    @marlawhite3682 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    wow!!!!! Keep up the good work!!!!

  • @GaryTruesdale
    @GaryTruesdale 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I was cheering you on along the way.

  • @myroncongram6185
    @myroncongram6185 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great little Atlas MK II. Admit I was a little worried about dropping the Zymak parts in the rust cleaner, but looks like it came out awesome!!

  • @robot797
    @robot797 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i would love to have a small lath like that
    but allas
    great job fixing it

  • @wayned5872
    @wayned5872 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice save

  • @georgespangler1517
    @georgespangler1517 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    One of my 618 6 inch lathes has never been used,, great find,,,200 bucks,,,and just picked up a 12 x 36 an another 618 but the big surprises was in the rusted bucket with them a milling attachment, steady rest and follower rest and faceplate with 3 dogs all for the 12,,and it's the exact same model number as my 12 I have already, unbelievable I got everything for 500 dollars.

  • @robert1352
    @robert1352 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice job!

  • @richardedwards3098
    @richardedwards3098 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    awesome job justin!!

  • @alanglen5902
    @alanglen5902 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I found that the best way to remove extreme rust on a cast iron lathe was to physically plough/ scrape / displace with a scraper which is softer than cast iron. A straight edge aluminium or Brass “chisel” will plough through thick rust which has been oiled as you did.
    Great fun either way.
    Alan in London

  • @Jurgy777
    @Jurgy777 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video. I'm getting ready to do the same thing with my Atlas. Not nearly as rough as yours was but it needs some TLC before I can use it.

  • @danielfisch655
    @danielfisch655 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great job!!! Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas, and Happy, Healthy and Prosperous New Year to you, and your family.