I built a lathe out of spare parts.

I've always wanted an Atlas lathe. Recently, I got the idea to build one from scratch. In this video, I build a 12" Atlas Lathe from spare parts. All of which I bought on eBay. I fit a Commercial headstock and quick change gearbox onto an older 942 bed. It's a bit of a Frankenstein's monster. This is part 1. I get it put together and get it ready for a VFD and new motor. Stay tuned for part 2. *For those interested, here's a breakdown of what this cost me. $2997.15 in 2021. Yikes!* Lathe Bed - $231.45 Headstock - $387.58 Quick change - $666.20 Apron - $26.17 Carriage - $136.69 Compound rest - $49.70 Tool post - $174.15 Feet - $157.13 Tailstock - $80.65 Cross feed nut - $43.47 Traverse Gear - $142.98 Cover - $136.16 Side guard - $47.14 Hinge - $14.61 Spindle pulley - $37.18 Motor - $133.55 Lead screw support - $31.43 Lead screw - $109.61 Countershaft assembly - $199.79 Way wiper set - $14.12 Threading dial - $32.47 Half nut - $66.52 Chuck - $75.40 ---------------------------- Total Spent - $2997.15