First Lathe Project
4,847 views · Published 21 June 2014 · 1:30 · Indexed 21 October 2026
Channel: Gary Truesdale · 2014 · People & Blogs
This is a video of my first project on the refurbished Atlas 618. Turn, face, finish. When you get a new machine tool you need a project to put the machine through its paces. That’s what this was. Really just testing my lathe. I bought this lathe from a retired Disneyland Machinist. The lathe was painted bright yellow. I imagine this lathe making parts to keep the Magic Kingdom running all these years. I oil this 618 with a light machine oil before most every use and I keep the ways wet with the same oil. The machine shop is open! Here’s some additional detail: http://www.lathes.co.uk/craftsman6inchmk1/ If you enjoyed this video, please like and subscribe.
