ATLAS-CRAFTSMAN 6″ Metal Lathe NO. 618 Owner’s Instructions & Parts Manual

$14.50

Description

Number of Pages: 14

 

This is a reproduction, not a photocopy, of an Atlas 6″ Lathe NO. 618 Instructions and Parts. This lathe was also sold under the Craftsman brand name. This manual contains information on setup, lubrication, maintenance, and controls as well as a complete parts list and exploded views and adjustments. This manual has great information and description of setting up the lathe to a bench. This manual will help you with setting up and running an Atlas Lathe.

Contents:

Identification and Safety..............................1,2
Leveling and Mounting..................................3,4
Gear Clearance...........................................5
Wiring Instructions......................................6
Lubrication Chart........................................7
Unit Assemblies..........................................8
Carriage and Compound Parts Diagrams..................9,10
Headstock Parts Diagram.................................11
Lead Screw, Change Gears, Gear Guard and Lathe Bed Parts Diagram.................................................12
Countershaft and Tailstock Parts Diagram................13
Threading Chart.........................................14
 

The manual above may help you operate and maintain your metal lathe. If you would like to learn more about metal lathework techniques, the names and proper uses of different lathe tools, and other lathe operations, I would recommend clicking on the pictures of these two books here. We also have a complete series of different machinist books on sharpening, gearmaking, milling machines, and more here: Workshop Machinist Series

 

Overview:

I have collected this information for many years and have found the information they contain to be priceless in using and setting up the machines properly. I believe this manual will be a valuable resource of knowledge that will provide a lot of helpful information that is often hard to find. My manuals are not photocopies. I maintain a high standard of quality in my reproductions. Most of the manuals I reproduce look better than their originals. I have professionally digitally edited every page, and removed stains, wrinkles and handwriting. All of the manuals are printed on thick white paper to withstand shop wear and tear, which is better than a low resolution pdf download.