Wednesday, March 10, 2021

Atlas MK2 6" lathe, model number 10100

 A lot has been done to this lathe. The difficulty I had when I first started making modifications was identifying where the parts were. That to say I had difficulty finding a great deal of available information. So here goes.


Many parts are available new from the atlas company. 

The information is likely more easily found for someone whom is more familiar with Machinery tools of this variety.


The headstock, or spindle whatever it's called is 1 inch 10 TPI. The OE Pully requires a 2 L belt. 2L290.

I have since upgraded to a variable speed motor. I wanted to use the original belt size but the diameter changed with the addition of the DC motor. I ended up using the 2L260.

I learned in the process of sourcing 2L belts. The number designation denotes the diameter of the belt, 290 being a 29 inch felt, 260 is a 26in belt and so on.

The names are very specific for each individual piece on the lathe. The saddle for instance needed to be tensioned using a Gib, which involves using set screws. Those were very difficult to source for me.

Something that is worth mentioning, the Half Nut on the drive is 1/2 16 TPI. This was not readily available information and took some research to solve for.

I have more information to add to this which I will when I'm not using my telephone , but that is where the photos I have to add live at the moment. It's been a long time since I've made a post, I apologize that it is not welding related.










The lathe saddle was .003 out. this pully is loose. a new one will be made now that the issue is solved for.

Wednesday, November 27, 2019

I have been building my dream shop for a few years now.
This recently included a YouTube channel, it's been pleasantly keeping me busy.

When next I have a welding project, I will be certain to update here with all the related information, links, and technically subjective information.






Peggy & Sasha 




SAFE TRAVELS MY FRIENDS

Tuesday, August 6, 2019

Keeping at it, it's a steep learning curve.







HAPPY WELDING & SAFE TRAVELS

Monday, July 22, 2019

The audio is awful, although pretty ok for dumpster dive web cams I suppose.
This is my current project. I would enjoy to be able to create YouTube content.

More research is required. 

HAPPY WELDING and SAFE TRAVELS!!!

Friday, July 19, 2019

This and likely more is not welding related.
It does cover fabrication and #upcycling though. 



I needed to find these. They have been sitting in this box for a few years post finding them in free boxes. As a bonus, they work to.

A base needed to be made for the pictured camera. I'm super happy I save most of all my scrap from other projects. It was built from aluminum angle that I found in a random box of leftovers from my DRO (Digital Readout) mounting shenanigans.

I intend to start a YouTube channel now that I have a computer again, these will get me started and fit my "why buy new? there is so much waste." attitude.


Anyways, as always,

HAPPY WELDING and SAFE TRAVELS

Thursday, July 18, 2019

I finally purchased a new computer, Yayyyyyyy!!!

I have been very busy building my mobile shop.

I will post copy and paste text to the built here. assuming you use Instagram, up to date photos are found there.
Instagram@giantrobot367 #Shansroadtrip



In more news, I will be starting a you tube thingy as I solve for how to acomplish this task.

I will do my best to start posting here again, in the mean time- 

A great big thank you to anyone who is still watching.

HAPPY WELDING & SAFE TRAVELS

Thursday, March 1, 2018


This is an addition to my mobile Job Shop.
Security door, I ran out of round bar. I will finish later.






HAPPY WELDING!!!

Monday, August 21, 2017

Thursday, July 13, 2017

I have not posted in a long time, sorry not sorry.

I was recently asked about how to deal with plagiarism, honestly I have no idea as I do not concern myself with such matters.

When I first started this blog the idea was to gather all the information I wished I had access to when going to school for welding in one place. NONE of the content in this blog is my own.

This blog generates no money for me as it was not my goal. This is not to say I couldnt use money I just wanted a resource that anyone who wanted to search for could find.

I have strived to post links and pack as much information into one place as possible. Please use this resource any way you like. It was built for me origonally as a school project and grew from there.

Thank you for paging in.


                                                                     HAPPY WELDING... 

Tuesday, November 3, 2015

Heat Affected Zone. (Another Short Circuit GMAW post)

I believe I have mentioned this before, but it seems like a topic that needs too be re-visited.

What is the HAZ or "Heat Affected Zone?" The HAZ is the area surrounding the weld. This will effect the temper of the base metal, usually weakening it in the area surrounding the weld.



This is due to a metallurgical change in the base metal surrounding the welded area.




When we weld we use heat to do so, to much you blow through, to little and no fusion, just right better know a little about how a weld will distort you'r base metal before you start a big project that needs to be structural.  CLAMS is all I have to say.


What type of wire are you using and do you know what all that ER70S-6 stuff means? Selecting the correct consumable for the job is the most commonly overlooked factor in producing a quality weld that I have seen on the many repair jobs I have done.

I need more coffee,
                                                                 HAPPY WELDING !!!!

Friday, October 2, 2015

The Anatomy Of A Fillet Weld For Short Circuit (Solid Wire) MIG.

Short Circut Transfer MIG is a great tool for the home hobby welder. The Fillet Weld is very important to learn.


CLAMS is also a handy tool for the hobby welder to learn along with some other basic terminology.

GMAW is where this post originates from, the video linked is a common instructional tool in some welding schools.

WIKI link to a Fillet Weld.



A few links to DIY weld testing.

"The macro etch test can provide some excellent feedback especially when it is done immediately after welding, while the image of the puddle is still in the welders head."

Welding Tips and Tricks, a great resource !

Macro Etch.


With any type of welding the most important part is practice.

HAPPY WELDING !!!

Friday, March 27, 2015

Boilermakers Local 102, I finally got in at Vigor Fab.

After nearly 2 years I finally got the dream job, I am a welder for Vigor Fab in Seattle WA.

This ship yard does a lot of work and I am excited to be doing something new !
I will try to post photos of some stuff as I find time .


HAPPY WELDING !!!!

Friday, September 19, 2014

Tougo Coffee Bar

A whole lot 
 of fabrication later !





The crew staining the door , above is the "close to finished" bar !

HAPPY WELDING !!!

Thursday, August 28, 2014

New Projects

                          For any who happen to follow this blog , Sorry I have been super busy welding.

For those who do not , welcome.



This is a table built for Beyond Clothing. The primary process was GMAW - (MIG) welding 


 The hooks were formed using a combination of forge and a Oxy Acetylene torch in junction with an on the spot  jig than my friend and co worker Jon made (I only got to make 5 hooks and it was awesome).

 Sadly the final product was packed ( yes we packed it ) and I did not take photos, boooooo.






Next up is Odin Brewery. All the metal work on the table and bench bases is mine , again all GMAW welding

 No I did not built the bar stools!

 Simple foot rails.





Finally some GTAW (TIG) welding - yesh.
This is a duel lower shock mount repair for a friends 4X4 F250.
100% penetration was needed so back gouging was required. 




 The joint was prepared with a double V grove  pictured below.
The face was welded under the gussets  than, the gussets were tacked into place.
after welding the gussets in place I put the root pass (the root pas is the first pass of 2) in the top of the plate after letting the plate cool to 140 Degrees Fahrenheit the cover pass was welded in. .



after the top was welded out i turned the plate over to reveal the back side.
The joint was than ground to show clean metal with no imperfections before welding was to be done.


 Than the first pass on the back side was welded in.
 After allowing the plate to cool to roughly 140 degrees F. the cover pass was welded out.

This is the finished mount painted and installed.



The next photo set is more GMAW.
These are some random projects I came across on my camera and thought I would throw into the post for fun.





HAPPY WELDING !!!