Thank you.
I will post it on the Logan Yahoo group to see if I get confirmation... will report back.
It does have a nut... I will take better photos and measure it to add to the description...
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My Logan 820 Lathe Journey
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I will post it on the Logan Yahoo group to see if I get confirmation... will report back.
It does have a nut... I will take better photos and measure it to add to the description...
Nice catch. Last fall I brought home a ‘47 model of the Montgomery Ward badged Logan 10” lathe (similar, but simpler than yours). Like you I was super excited to get it home, taken apart, cleaned up, lubed, adjusted, and in use. It was a big improvement over my previous Atlas 6” machine.
about the flat belt and flat jack shaft pulley for the v-belt - most likely done to provide some slip in the event of a crash or too aggressive cutting on a smallish machine. It won’t plow through like a big heavy gear head lathe, but I’ve never had any problems with it slipping while machining any projects.
about the quick change tool post, if you go with the common Aloris style, AXA is the size you will want. I prefer the wedge type over the piston type. The cheapest knock offs are hit and miss when it comes to fit and finish. I picked up a Shars (Asian, but decent quality) and have been very happy with it. It’s accurately made with good finish and smooth action. I recommend getting 8 or 10 101 tool holders and a couple of the 102 holders, along with the parting tool holder and the boring bar holder. When buying the holders themselves, generic brands fit and work just fine. If you want to do any knurling, I recommend a scissors type or something similar in order to minimize the lateral pressure wear on the lathe’s brass compound and carriage cross slide nuts.
Have fun with it. Looking forward to your progress.
paulh
about the flat belt and flat jack shaft pulley for the v-belt - most likely done to provide some slip in the event of a crash or too aggressive cutting on a smallish machine. It won’t plow through like a big heavy gear head lathe, but I’ve never had any problems with it slipping while machining any projects.
about the quick change tool post, if you go with the common Aloris style, AXA is the size you will want. I prefer the wedge type over the piston type. The cheapest knock offs are hit and miss when it comes to fit and finish. I picked up a Shars (Asian, but decent quality) and have been very happy with it. It’s accurately made with good finish and smooth action. I recommend getting 8 or 10 101 tool holders and a couple of the 102 holders, along with the parting tool holder and the boring bar holder. When buying the holders themselves, generic brands fit and work just fine. If you want to do any knurling, I recommend a scissors type or something similar in order to minimize the lateral pressure wear on the lathe’s brass compound and carriage cross slide nuts.
Have fun with it. Looking forward to your progress.
paulh
Got a response on this from Scott Logan via the Yahoo group... that is an aftermarket part... not something Logan provided.
Re: Logan 820 - Clutch knob is different
Scott Logan
12:31pm #43079
That is not a Logan clutch lever.
In the past, other manufacturers made accessories for various lathes, including Logan lathes. This is one such instance.
It *SHOULD* operate by lifting the lever to engage the clutch. Of course, the selector lever above it must be in the down position (for Z axis feed) or in the up position (for x axis feed). The selector lever is placed in the middle position, as shown, for threading using the half nuts.
Was able to get a complete clutch assembly from Ebay... If I ever want to get it back to looking stock.
The only thing I will need to source are the two small springs... seller calls out that these would need to be replaced...
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Thanks Paulh. I should stick with the Aloris styled QCTP... that is what I have on the other lathes... I have an AXA on the 9"x20" . It just that the Multifix Quick Change Tool Post look so cool... but yeah... most likely will end up with the same setup that I have in the 9x20
Ordered a few parts from Logan Actuator Company store...
LP-1692 - Carriage Parts: Felt Wiper Set - 1
Q22-00634 - Headstock: Rubber Bumper - 2
LP-1269 - Headstock: Rubber Bushing - 2
Q19-02343 - Tailstock and Turret Parts: Oil Hole Cover - 4
Q19-00626 - Tailstock and Turret Parts: Ball Oiler - 2
LP-1206 - Spring (LA-519) - 2
LP-1692 - Carriage Parts: Felt Wiper Set - 1
Q22-00634 - Headstock: Rubber Bumper - 2
LP-1269 - Headstock: Rubber Bushing - 2
Q19-02343 - Tailstock and Turret Parts: Oil Hole Cover - 4
Q19-00626 - Tailstock and Turret Parts: Ball Oiler - 2
LP-1206 - Spring (LA-519) - 2
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When you start making her those "trinkets" and you go out shopping and she sees something that she likes.. you go, "oh yeah, i can make that.. but i need such and such to do it with!"
Yes. Most likely made by a previous owner as I can't match it to a factory accessory.