Show us your Logan lathes!

[Tuna Helper]

This is the only picture of my 820 I have right now. The history I know of it is that it was originally owned by Essex Wire in Fort Wayne. My brother's friend's granddad acquired it, and parked it in a shed for untold years. It was given to my brother, who later said I could have it. It was dusty, dirty, and full of crap. So far I've cleaned, oiled, bought a new chuck, new single phase 120v motor (I no longer have the three phase motor and now need the step pulley) and a drill chuck for the tailstock. I've been at the computer for several days drawing a taper attachment that I probably won't make anytime soon. Looking at these restored lathes makes me want to strip it down and repaint it.

 

[gjmontll]

Looks like you have a great project there, hope you enjoy it. As I detailed in the thread on my 820, it took me about two years for the dis-assembly, repairs, paint stripping and repainting, and alignment. Tearing down and rebuilding every single sub-assembly sure gave me an education. I particularly enjoyed the capability for it to make parts to fix itself, e.g. found worn shafts in the QCGB, took measurements and made drawings, reassembled everything, turned new shafts, (mini-mill for the keyways), again disassemble, install new shafts, and one final reassembly.

 

[Richard White (richardsrelics)]

Message me or come visit me,would LOVE to help you get this up and running again..

 

[viper0222]

Hi all! So the lathe bug finally bit, and I started my search a couple of months ago. Originally looked at Atlas/Craftsman models, but then started to really like the Logans. Had narrowed it down to wanting an 11" model, when a newer 10" popped up for sale close by. Long story short, I am the proud owner of my first lathe, a Logan 1821, built in 1957. Crusty and rusty, I am now in mid-refurbish, and having a ball. YouTube and these forums have changed the way one pursues a passion, and I have learned so much in so little time, it is just amazing. So, here are some pics for your perusal. Some are before, and some are after. Working on QCGB currently, still have the headstock, and motor assembly to go through. using WD40, EvapoRust, and ScotchBrite fine and ultra fine pads for the cleanup so far.

 

[ColoMid]

Here's my Logan 1955H rebuilt after a 20 year delay. The thread dial is a South Bend 10" slightly modified.

 

[wa5cab]

Very nice job.

 

[gbritnell]

Great job! It looks like it came from the factory.
gbritnell

 

[Silverbullet]

I have an 11"LOGAN lathe also. Had my girl for over 40 years. I'm sad to say I've been neglecting her. She needs cleaning oiling and showed some love but she always has done lots of good work. Pictures well if I ever get back to cleaning the garage , on hold because of weather. You see my being in the wheelchair causes me to not be able to keep warm. Last week I spent about 5 hrs, outside rebuilding my ramp on the back of my house. Took two days to get warmed up and it was only around 40 degrees. I truly wouldn't wish anyone had to suffer like I do. Even the doctor who caused my added paralysis I wouldn't wish this on. It's unbearable to stay this way if I wasn't so DERN strong I'd put an end to it. But I'm not a quitter I'm not done fighting have an atlas horizontal I'm trying to get . Hopefully with some help from my buddy Larry , ill work a repair deal for driving to pick it up. I've only one picture of the atlas mill but it looks complete but no legs or wood top showed. People who run adds on craigslist don't answer my emails I've missed many great deals. There's a 12" whipp shaper for $250.00 near me , no answers to my inquiries. I've got many adds on there and no responses guess people don't want woodworking tools or good wood.

 

[LarryTheKing]

Rebuilt this 11" Logan a couple of years ago. Model 1957
Complete tear down, replaced or repaired a couple pieces, added a VFD, and a clean coat of paint.
The lathe has been a pure joy to use.

Edit: Added a picture with the turret installed

 

[wurkenman]

Gunrunner you need to order a set of these for the Z axis hand crank. Bill did you just spit coffee on your monitor? :rofl:

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