Repairing Atlas 10" lathe

[Ross77]

Thanks John
Much as i suspected, shorting the bed might be an option tho so thanks for the idea, mines a 42" as well with the taper bearings. Thanks for the link I will have a look.

I was tempted to replace the girder with and RSJ ( with the webs stiffened) and fit linear rails for the bed ways......any good?

[bogstandard]

Even if you had to cut 12" off the length, you would still end up with a very desireable and useable, plus more rigid compact lathe.

I never really used the full distance between centres, so anything over 15" would be perfect.

John