Is a Logan lathe any good?
About Logan 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).
Can a metal lathe turn wood?
The simple answer is yes. You can turn wood on a metal lathe. A lathe is an excellent machining tool that will help you shaping wood, metal, and a variety of other materials. Turning wood on a regular mini metal lathe makes more sense than turning metal on a wood lathe even if it’s the finest one.
Is Beech good for turning?
An excellent turning wood, beech presents few problems other than its hardness, which results in scratches if sanding is done across grain on the lathe. Always sand with the grain while the lathe is turned off.
What size lathe do I need to make table legs?
You will need a lathe with 36 inches between the centers to turn most table legs. Sizes can range from “mini” 10-inch models to models with up to 40 inches between centers. Most lathes are denoted by the “swing,” or largest-diameter of stock that can be turned over the bed.
Is the Logan 200 lathe a good lathe?
The Logan 200 lathes are good, and they are common as well. For their size, age, and the money, they are a great value in my opinion. Yes, they do have some weak points, but not really any worse than any other lathe. As was already mentioned, if you can find one in good shape that has a full set of change gears, you will not be disappointed.
Where is the model number on a Logan lathe?
1.3.. Many Logan Lathes have the model number stamped on the nameplate attached to the front of the headstock. Other Logan Lathes have nameplates, but the model number wasn’t stamped on the nameplate.
How much does it cost to grind a Logan lathe?
Grinding shops can precision grind the bed, but it will cost between $350 and $750 for a good bed grinding job. Another form of wear is bushing wear. This is evident by a grumbling sound from the gearbox. Worn bushings can be easily pressed out and replaced. New bushings are available from Logan or from a bearing dealer.
Which is better, SB or JHS shop Logan?
JHS/HS shop Logan we had used fair-decent roller bearings in that ‘CI’ fifty years and more ago. Not to mention that SB and many far, far better regarded lathes and mills made their bones on rather good iron bearings. Otherwise, the SB ‘toolroom’ right next to it started out as the better lathe.