Atlas Lathe Crossfeed Miter Gear Key Repair

[John Evans]

The old 30s Atlas I picked up week before last came with a box of extra parts. That lathe did not have power crossfeed and in the extra bits was a miter gear with the usual worn out key. Just for grins I thought I would try a repair on it. The only "special" tool you really need is a 1/8 broach and 3/4" bushing to fit the broach. The rest could be done with a DP or even a hand drill. I thought I would be clever and super glue the key in to hold it in place while I drilled and tapped for a 4-40 brass screw. That idea worked less than steller you could say . Ended up using a small machinist's clamp anyway. Take a look at the pictures ,the mount already has had a bronze bush put into it ,I didn't do that. If any of you Atlas owners could use these bits PM me ,$15 for postage and a cheap lunch and they are yours.

[Lenny]

I need one of these. Your post it old but it’s worth a shot.

[John Evans]

Well 6 years later I don't have a clue if I sold that or what ,all I know it ain't around here no mo. As I remember was fairly easy repair if you have the broach and bushing. Was more trouble figuring the how than doing the job. that striped key was a common failure on well used Atlas lathes.

[earlgo]

Clausing Corporation may still have a few parts for the Atlas.
That would be:
CLAUSING INDUSTRIAL, INC.
3963 Emerald Drive
Kalamazoo, MI 49001

https://clausing-industrial.com/machine ... las-lathes
Take your checkbook...
--earlgo