On Thu, 12 Feb 2004 17:27:05 GMT, carl wrote:


For years I have made do with a worn out 10" Atlas, but my limited skill
set limits what I can do with it. It is OLD and has very loose babit
bearings and a 5/8" lead screw. I am wondering if I could replace the
head with a newer timkin bearing casting and further what it would take
to upgrade to the later 3/4" lead screw.

Ive looked at replacing the lathe, but this one is otherwise complete
and more importantly fits the cramped space I have available.

Carl
Greetings Carl,
I have an old 6" Atlas that came with the babbit bearing headstock. I
bought a Timken bearing head stock and it fits. Probably the same for
your 10". Clausing sells Atlas parts and I bet they have that
leadscrew. The supports may need to be altered or replaced but I think
Clausing can tell you what's required.
ERS