Logan 11 Restoration Questionsquestions

[682bear]

I bought this Powermatic Logan over 20 years ago... its been sitting in my basement unused since then. It is well used (worn) and has seen a bit of abuse also.



I have decided to attempt a restoration on it... but there are several issues that I will have to work out...

First, is this the original tailstock? I have not seen one like this in any of the pictures I have looked at...



Second, one of the 2 idler gears on the lead screw reverse lever is badly worn, is there a source for these gears?




Next, there are several gears the have a lot of looseness or play... I am assuming that I will have to install or replace bushings to tighten them up... do most of the gears ride on bushings already?

Finally, there is a good bit of wear on the front way just to the right of the chuck... short of having the ways ground, I'm not sure what else can be done to repair the ways.

The lathe came with a 3 jaw chuck, 4 jaw chuck, steady and following rests, a collet closer, and a box full of other assorted parts that I will have to figure out.



I am sure that if I tackle this restoration, I will have a lot more questions...

Thanks -Bear

 

[wa5cab]

Bear,

I'm not particularly familiar with the machine but that isn't the standard tailstock. However, I think that it looks like the optional AC-375 shown in the 1953 Logan catalog.

We don't have an 11" parts manual but the 10" manual does show oilite bushings in the tumbler (idler) gears.

I'll have to let someone else comment on the bed.

 

[CluelessNewB]

First get a manual. You can probably get one from from Scott Logan. They probably have the gear also but you may be able to find a used one for less on Ebay. What is the model number?

http://www.lathe.com/

This Powermatic catalog from 1980 shows a similar tailstock (page 24):
http://www.vintagemachinery.org/pubs/detail.aspx?id=16438

This Logan catalog from 1963 shows a older design for the lever tailstock (page 18):
http://www.vintagemachinery.org/pubs/2093/16438.pdf

This parts manual for the model 1935-2 might be close to what you have although yours is newer, but it might be enough to get you started:
http://www.vintagemachinery.org/pubs/2093/13926.pdf

 

[682bear]

It is a model 1957T 11 x 55...

-Bear

 

[Chuck K]

The lever tailstock is a very nice option. if I were you I think I would lube everything real well and make a few chips with it before tearing it down. I find it easier to assess the machine that way....just my opinion. It looks like it could be a nice machine.

I just might have one of those tumbler gears from an 11" lathe.

 

[eeler1]

It is a model 1957T 11 x 55...

-Bear

With the racing stripe green. Powermatic perhaps?

 

[682bear]

Chuck, if you have a spare gear, let me know... I'm interested.

I also discovered that the headstock bearing closest to the chuck is locked up... the spindle was spinning in the bearing. I removed the bearing and soaked it in oil. It is turning now... but is still a little rough. The back gears have been removed, but they were in the box of parts and appear to be complete.

-Bear

 

[682bear]

Eeler, yes, its a Powermatic.

-Bear

 

[Chuck K]

Chuck, if you have a spare gear, let me know... I'm interested.

I also discovered that the headstock bearing closest to the chuck is locked up... the spindle was spinning in the bearing. I removed the bearing and soaked it in oil. It is turning now... but is still a little rough. The back gears have been removed, but they were in the box of parts and appear to be complete.

-Bear

That doesn't sound good. I've never seen one spin a bearing. How does the spindle look?

 

[wa5cab]

I wouldn't risk trying to use the old bearing.