Log In
Register
Home
Topic RSS
12:48 AM
October 3, 2009
Offline
Sorry, Rob, but I know very little about the older Atlas lathes. I believe there is a yahoo group for them.
I think the Sherline mill is quite capable for its size and I'm sure your group will enjoy it within its working envelope.
Mikey
11:46 PM
January 4, 2009
Offline
There must have been something else threaded on the spindle because I didn't see any threads. But I only had a few minutes to look at it (I showed up after a 14-hour work day to help move the Craftsman/Atlas lathe they acquired. Do you know anything about those lathes? 
). Thanks again for your help.
Rob
Mikey said:
Rob,
The Sherline end mill holder simply threads onto the spindle. the spindle and the holder both have small holes into which a small round bar is inserted to tighten the holder to the spindle. End mills are inserted into the holder and locked in place with a set screw. No drawbar is used with their end mill holder.This holder is not hard to make yourself on a lathe if you want a simple project. You can also buy these holders from AtoZ or adapt one for a Taig.
Mikey
6:00 AM
October 3, 2009
Offline
Rob,
The Sherline end mill holder simply threads onto the spindle. the spindle and the holder both have small holes into which a small round bar is inserted to tighten the holder to the spindle. End mills are inserted into the holder and locked in place with a set screw. No drawbar is used with their end mill holder.This holder is not hard to make yourself on a lathe if you want a simple project. You can also buy these holders from AtoZ or adapt one for a Taig.
Mikey
8:33 AM
January 4, 2009
Offline
Thanks Mikey. I got a chance to look at the mill for a few minutes again last night and I found what looks like a Sherline end mill holder (which don't look anything like the ones I've used or seen). But I couldn't figure out how to use it. It seems to be too big to fit inside the spindle and the diameter of the drawbar/bolt holding their drill chuck in place is too small for the holder's threads.
Do you have any more advice for us?
Rob
Mikey said:
Rob, the headstock takes a #1 Morse taper. Sherline sells a collet set to fit the headstock and comes with a drawbar; this set only holds up to a 1/4" shank end mill so it is somewhat limiting. A better idea is to use their 3/8" end mill holder. While it isn't as accurate as a collet it will be accurate enough for most work and allows you to use commonly available 3/8" end mills.
10:09 PM
October 3, 2009
Offline
Rob, the headstock takes a #1 Morse taper. Sherline sells a collet set to fit the headstock and comes with a drawbar; this set only holds up to a 1/4" shank end mill so it is somewhat limiting. A better idea is to use their 3/8" end mill holder. While it isn't as accurate as a collet it will be accurate enough for most work and allows you to use commonly available 3/8" end mills.
I use an ER 32 chuck for most end mill work but it is more expensive to go this way.
For a machine vise the Sherline end mill vise works well. It is a good size and is accurate enough for most work. An alternative is any 2" screwless vise; many import vises will work. If you want a milling vise I really like the Wilton 2" MMV/SP-50. This is a milling machine vise similar in configuration to the Kurt-type vise and works well.
Hope this helps.
Mikey
7:50 PM
January 4, 2009
Offline
I've been helping a "makers" group which just acquired a used Sherline mill. It's in nice shape but it didn't come with any end mills or collets. It also may not have a vise.
I have some some small end mills I can loan or give them, but I don't have a clue about what kind of collets or end mill holders it needs, or what size vise it can handle. Can anyone give me/them some advice and also suggest some good vendors to buy from?
Thanks,
Rob
Most Users Ever Online: 16
Currently Online:
9 Guest(s)
Currently Browsing this Page:
1 Guest(s)
Top Posters:
David Sobel: 20
Mikey: 12
ChrisXenon: 10
Bernd: 4
ageofaquarius21: 3
jposey: 3
Member Stats:
Guest Posters: 1
Members: 564
Moderators: 0
Admins: 2
Forum Stats:
Groups: 3
Forums: 7
Topics: 127
Posts: 264
Newest Members: David965, Rudy, TV, suiyuan16, Topos, jamadoso80
Moderators:
Administrators: Rob (144), rleete (33)
