Is this lathe worth $1800? 1952 - 53 Logan - Wards Powr-Kraft

[twhite]

If you do get it. Here is another source for Logan info.

It is run by Scott Logan of Logan lathes.

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Cutting oil is my blood.

 

[sdelivery]

If it was a new import many would spend at least that much without batting an eye. Here you have what looks to be a very clean American Made rebadged Logan that I personally would pay/buy this lathe any day.

Look over this forum at the guys buying brand new machines for more money and are dealing with many issues.
I would grab a nardini if I were going to an industrial environment but the Logan is in better condition and more suitable for a home/hobby shop.
Logan parts are easier to come by and are easier to work on.

 

[matthewsx]

Load it up safe and bring it home. Always good to buy from a knowledgeable seller who's had the machine for a while.

John

 

[Manual Mac]

I agree with above.
Bring it home & start enjoying it.

 

[MrWhoopee]

@tominboise, you've been looking a long time. Hope you can bring this one home.

 

[Charles scozzari]

@tominboise, you've been looking a long time. Hope you can bring this one home.

You get what you pay for and this ones well worth it.

 

[tmenyc]

The IO Logan board mentioned above is good, lots of good Logan stuff, moderated by Scott Logan.

 

[tominboise]

@tominboise, you've been looking a long time. Hope you can bring this one home.

Sitting in my garage as I type this. I really appreciate all the information and support on this board. I ended up paying full price for the machine but that included a rotary table and a sine bar for my milling machine. Lots of extra pieces of material to practice with, tooling bits, etc. A tool post grinder (not a Logan - I haven't really looked at it that much), taper attachment, etc.

Now I have to figure out what bench set up I need. Right now it's sitting on a wooden bench and a wooden skid. Might just buy a tool box with a wood top and start there. Not really decided yet.

 

[DavidR8]

Holy crap you did well then!
Looks like the 3-jaw has reversible jaws, very nice.
Congrats!

 

[matthewsx]

Nice, sometimes when you don’t haggle you end up with a better deal.

I’d run it on the stand it’s on until you have the means to do better. Unless you are turning long pieces alignment shouldn’t be an issue.

John