Is a Logan lathe any good?

Logan lathes were made in the USA, and are of great quality- but they are much less known compared to other brands like South Bend which produced machinery of roughly equivalent quality. Logan is still in business, and you can still buy parts for Logan lathes (see this page).

What is a Logan lathe?

All Logan lathes were fitted with one double-row, pre-loaded ball-bearing behind the spindle nose and a standard single -row bearing at the other end. With a collet capacity of 0.5″ and a spindle bore of 25/32″, the two smallest lathes in the range had capacities not dissimilar to their immediate competitors.

How much does a Logan lathe weight?

The shipping weight of a Logan 14” cabinet lathe is approximately 1950 pounds. The shipping weight of a Logan 12” lathe is approximately 1050 pounds.

What size is a Logan 200 lathe?

Specifications for Logan Lathes

Model	Q.C. Gear Box	Spindle Nose
200	No	1-1/2″-8 x #3 M.T.
200-1	No	1-1/2″-8 x #3 M.T.
201	No	1-1/2″-8 x #3 M.T.
210	No	1-1/2″-8 x #3 M.T.

How do you date a Logan lathe?

Logan Lathes: 5 digit number stamped on top of the bed, right hand end, between the front V and Flat ways. Montgomery Wards Lathes: 4 digit number, possibly followed by an “A”, stamped on top of the bed, right hand end, between the front V and Flat ways.

Who made metal lathes for Montgomery Ward?

In 1940, the company began Manufacturing metal lathes in 9″, 10″, 11″, 12″, 14″ and 15″ swing sizes under the Logan and as well as Montgomery Ward Powr-Kraft brands (they did not make the Powr-Kraft woodworking lathes). Between 1940 and 1971, Logan Engineering manufactured around 90,000 metal lathes.

How much does a basic lathe cost?

An average quality lathe will cost between $600 to $900 with better quality lathes costing about $1,000 – $2,000. Some more high end will go for as much as $4,000. The lathe brands that are popular with woodturners are Jet, Rikon, Nova, and Laguna.

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What is the rest base on a Logan lathe?

Nice- Original compound rest base cast with gib. Screws and pins for a Model 820, 10″ Logan lathe. Rest base is Logan part number LA-747. Condition more of threaded nut is unknown.

Is the counter pulley assembly on a Logan Lathe still working?

UP FOR SALE IS THE COUNTER SHAFT PULLEY ASSEMBLY OF A 10′ LOGAN LATHE 821. IT MAY FIT OTHER LATHES. IT IS IN GOOD WORKING CONDITION. THE SHAFT HAS NO PLAY. SEE MY OTHER AUCTIONS FOR MORE MOTORS AND OTHER ITEMS. PAYMENT: Is expected within 7 days.

How big is a Logan custom cut lathe?

SOUTH BEND. LOGAN, ATLAS FLAT DRIVE BELT. CUSTOM CUT, LATHES, MILLS, OR ANY OTHER MACHINES, CAN BE USED FOR OTHER APPLICATIONS. This listing is for up more to 5/32″ thick X 1″ Wide up to 70″ long.

Is a Logan lathe any good? Logan lathes were made in the USA, and are of great quality- but they are much less known compared to other brands like South Bend which produced machinery of roughly equivalent quality. Logan is still in business, and you can still buy parts for Logan lathes (see this page).…