Show us your Logan lathes!

[Ken Mach]

My 1959 9B-28-1 its proved to be a very good little machine. ]

I've owned it for over 20 years and as a journeyman machinist who specialized in operating large lathes and boring mills it has surprised me at what you can accomplish with it!

 

[jneidig]

Here is my 14" Powermatic with added VFD and digital tach. I have had it for years it came from a school in NY state where it saw very little use.

 

[CPL_Guimonster]

Here is My 1952 920!

I was looking at a 9A South Bend.Between both lathes,no chuck included!
What drove me to Logan was the 2 1/4 spindle.I can use a 5c collet drawbar.
Unfortunately the lathe toppled over while unloading.The Phase II collet rack sacrificed itself to prevent more damage!Noob Mistake #1

 

[Low tech]

New member here . I've had this Logan model 1955 since 1982 . Get this, my Mother in Law bought it for me . It came with a three jaw , a four jaw , a follow rest , a back plate , and lots of extra gears that I'm not sure of their use . I was able to find a genuine nos Logan taper attachment still in the original unopened factory box . The instructions are type written and dated 1955 .
This lathe seems to be quite accurate . I did an alignment test with a 2" aluminum round stock . Only .0006 off in 5 1/2 inches .
Steve

 

[RandyM]

My 1959 9B-28-1 its proved to be a very good little machine.
I've owned it for over 20 years and as a journeyman machinist who specialized in operating large lathes and boring mills it has surprised me at what you can accomplish with it!

It's usually the musician that is commanding the instrument.

 

[john.oliver35]

Hey Guys,

I'm new here, but have looked at this thread several times over the past year. Owned 3 9" south bends, and one Logan 210, Now I have a Logan 922 11x36". It's a nice lathe for it's size, but I'm hoping to get another larger Clausing 5900 series lathe.

I got the 922 about 5 months ago. Was in decent shape, but it does have a few issues I need to work on yet. Just put a new Phase II QCTP on it last week. Which was a huge improvement from the old lantern. I mainly bought mine for doing gun barrels on, but I'm have done more odd ball projects on it than gunsmith work. I want to make sure everything is set up how I want it before I start spinning barrels. Planning to have it powder coated some day and have the ways reground. I can't resize my photo, but here's a video I made on it.

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Hi - how do you compare the Logan 922 to the 9" South Bend? I have an opportunity to purchase an 926 and wanted your opinion!
John

 

[CPL_Guimonster]

What drove me to decide to choose Logan vs. South Bend is the parts are still available through the Logan company. Yes, SB are more common but that also drives the price up as well.

 

[Usmcdevildog]

My avatar shows what I started with, and this is an in process shot. Working on a taper attachment right now while I am waiting for my chip pan to be blasted clean... This is an 820 with the turret tail stock..
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And here it is completed, a few bushings to make and finish the hand wheels, and ready for another 60 + years of service.

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Wow this one you did a hell of a job on, I think I am going to strip my 6565 and repaint the ol girl

 

[Usmcdevildog]

Jeremys Logan Lathe 6565

• Usmcdevildog
• Mar 2, 2016

This is my logan 6565 after cleaning her up adding the leveling feet and the DRO from dro pros

Jeremys Logan Lathe 6565 #2

• Usmcdevildog
• Mar 2, 2016

Another view of my Logan 6565 after adding the leveling feet and the DRO from dro pros, and of...

my logan 6565 after the leveling feet install and the DRO INSTALL

 

[Richard White (richardsrelics)]

Your too kind, but thanks, I restore antique outboards, so restoring the lathe seems the right choice.