Thread: Latest Biggin

My plan is to use the larger surface plate and many sheets of SiC to true out the bed on an old Atlas 10 the smaller one is being used for both hone flattening, and layout work. The ledges make for easy clamping when needed too (always done with protection of all surfaces)

The old 10" Atlas made me a lot of money over the years. I was fortunate to get one from a retiree that bought it new. It had the cabinet and the motor below the headstock. I also got a lot of tooling with it. For the money and longevity, they are hard to beat.
You will find the tail stock about 5-10 thou high. Originally set to wear in over the years. The main wear on the bed is usually the first foot from the headstock. The spindle may be unhardened/ casehardened wear surface on outside. as I was able to ream the taper after I bought it. It had a few spin grooves in the taper. Prussian Blue will be your friend and it will wear off your fingers after a while! Don't scratch your head while working with it.
Flat beds are not bad! Adjusting the gibs made mine very accurate.
I did make a wooden board to place under the chucks when I removed them so I didn't ding the ways.
Have fun on your journey!
~Richard

is that a hone or a surface plate?

I have this fella. I use it as a lapping plate and a base for lapping film. It’s nice to have a very flat, bulletproof base.


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Originally Posted by Butzy

is that a hone or a surface plate?

my normal answer would be...YES!

A granite slab in the kitchen...
You making Christmas Rock Candy?

Originally Posted by JP5

A granite slab in the kitchen...
You making Christmas Rock Candy?

Where else does one put a granite slab?

It seems to me that since you have such a large hone, you need to get yourself a bigger razor.