Nice, I have the same machine but my guards were broken or lost years ago and someone made sheet metal guards for it. These little machines work awesome.
I agree they are really cool machines for there size. I have to get busy and get some more guards cast, but there just is not enough time for everything.
It's funny when mills came out you couldn't give a shaper away as it's been said you can make everything but money with one. Fast forward and now you have a new generation of metal workers that are rediscovering the many virtues of the shaper. It's not practical for everything but does somethings well like cuting internal keyways, gears and many more functions. If your in hurry or want to program something look else wear, but for truing up parts or getting a fantastic finish a shaper may be the best choice. In Aboms case he has both power feed across, but also vertical power feed which opens up some additional options.
Hi Scott: rather than writing a reply here I shot a short video addressing the popularity since I think it is more complicated than just saying they have become popular again. You can find it here th-cam.com/video/i9oMd5Eakak/w-d-xo.html Thanks, Dan.
great video - just got an atlas 7b need few items maybe someone can help: vise handle, belts, clapper tooling posts/tooling, rotary table - i am learning on this i may not be accurate on descriptions
don't get to caught up in actual Atlas parts such as the rotary table. If you are getting them as collectibles to keep everything Atlas then that is fine, but they are exceptionally expensive for what they are. if you want them to do actual work with then there are import items such as rotary tables which are better options for less money, belts can be sourced locally, I will try and find the numbers, but you can match what you have from the local Auto parts store. Good luck.
@@hillsgun yup i want to make some small parts - i hate to impose can u maybe advise on the extension tool holder, and table lift extension shaft where i can get or if u have
@@hillsgun no worries, i have most of what i need, its the cutting tools and holder - i am missing - if u sell great! if not can u point me in right direction
@@hillsgun awesome thanks for the reply, I have a 7b shaper that has a few broken pieces that need replaced, and I agree with you, I am not interested in the 3d printed crap
Hello Mr hill I just got my self a 7 inch atlas shaper I was wondering if you would know were I can pick up some oil cups and the grease cups both grease cups are missing thanks for your time.
For the oil cups you should be able to find them at the industrial supply stores such as McMaster Carr, look for Gitts oilers , I don't know of a supplier of the grease cups. I started settling up tooling to build them but have not finished yet.
@@hillsgun hello again Mr. Hill just one more question if you stand in front of the shaper on the left side were would the grease cup be at I have a parts list but it doesn't give a good pic were it gose I was wondering if you could take a pic of were it is. And again thank you for posting this video .
I been rerevewing Atlas machine, there are always some thing I misted and it helps
i find there is always something to learn
Thanks for the video. I just picked up an early model Atlas 7 for the shop. Trying to get educated on it.
no problem: Let me know if I can be of help
Nice, I have the same machine but my guards were broken or lost years ago and someone made sheet metal guards for it. These little machines work awesome.
I agree they are really cool machines for there size. I have to get busy and get some more guards cast, but there just is not enough time for everything.
Sweet little machine. Thanks for the advice and heads up on what not to do.
thank you, Glad I was able to offer something useful, Dan.
Nice little machine. The mills were cool too. I'd like one of each to play with.
I am picking one of these up on 6/6/2020 and am excited, new subscriber here but thanks.
congratulations
Sweet. You got parts!
I have some parts produced. What are you looking for?
I have added a limit switch to mine shuts off at end of cut very handy makes it a automatic machine
It's funny when mills came out you couldn't give a shaper away as it's been said you can make everything but money with one.
Fast forward and now you have a new generation of metal workers that are rediscovering the many virtues of the shaper. It's not practical for everything but does somethings well like cuting internal keyways, gears and many more functions. If your in hurry or want to program something look else wear, but for truing up parts or getting a fantastic finish a shaper may be the best choice. In Aboms case he has both power feed across, but also vertical power feed which opens up some additional options.
Hi Scott: rather than writing a reply here I shot a short video addressing the popularity since I think it is more complicated than just saying they have become popular again. You can find it here th-cam.com/video/i9oMd5Eakak/w-d-xo.html Thanks, Dan.
more shaper videos please
maybe😀
great video - just got an atlas 7b need few items maybe someone can help: vise handle, belts, clapper tooling posts/tooling, rotary table - i am learning on this i may not be accurate on descriptions
congratulations, they are a fun machine.
don't get to caught up in actual Atlas parts such as the rotary table. If you are getting them as collectibles to keep everything Atlas then that is fine, but they are exceptionally expensive for what they are. if you want them to do actual work with then there are import items such as rotary tables which are better options for less money, belts can be sourced locally, I will try and find the numbers, but you can match what you have from the local Auto parts store. Good luck.
@@hillsgun yup i want to make some small parts - i hate to impose can u maybe advise on the extension tool holder, and table lift extension shaft where i can get or if u have
Sorry I hadn't got back to you, Comments seem to be getting lost . What info do you need?
@@hillsgun no worries, i have most of what i need, its the cutting tools and holder - i am missing - if u sell great! if not can u point me in right direction
Do you still make parts for these machines?
Yes, most of what I offer is on https:atlasmachineshop.com if you need anything else then drop me an email. Thanks Dan
@@hillsgun awesome thanks for the reply, I have a 7b shaper that has a few broken pieces that need replaced, and I agree with you, I am not interested in the 3d printed crap
Hello Mr hill I just got my self a 7 inch atlas shaper I was wondering if you would know were I can pick up some oil cups and the grease cups both grease cups are missing thanks for your time.
For the oil cups you should be able to find them at the industrial supply stores such as McMaster Carr, look for Gitts oilers , I don't know of a supplier of the grease cups. I started settling up tooling to build them but have not finished yet.
@@hillsgun hello again Mr. Hill just one more question if you stand in front of the shaper on the left side were would the grease cup be at I have a parts list but it doesn't give a good pic were it gose I was wondering if you could take a pic of were it is. And again thank you for posting this video .
it fits right behind the door and directly above the bearing boss in the frame
@@hillsgun ok thank you for sharing your knowledge