G-ManBart
Cast Iron
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- Aug 17, 2016
I’m selling my Logan 6510H 14" lathe that has been replaced by a larger machine. Starting with specs, it’s a 1967 production 14” swing machine (actually a touch more) with 28” between centers and has a 2hp, 230V 3-phase motor (it can be wired 460 if needed). It weighs 1,625lbs according to the manual. The spindle is 2-1/4-8 threaded with a 1-3/8” spindle bore. It is continuously variable speed from 55 - 2000rpm. It’s smooth, quiet and everything works as it should. This is literally a plug and play machine with nothing more than a bit of leveling once you get it in place.
I will point out that I’m not making a profit on this…I have a sheet with essentially everything I’ve spent on this machine from day 1 and I’m roughly breaking even. If I gave myself even minimum wage I'd be losing money for sure.
This machine is TIGHT and in great condition…paint wear is about all there is to mention. The handle/knob is missing from the tailstock hand wheel. I used it that way with no issues, but I bought a replacement that just needs to stripped/painted and have the handle pressed in. In the picture the handle looks like it's bent on the replacement hand wheel, but it's just leaning sideways because it's just barely started in the hole, not installed. Backlash is well under .010 on both the cross-slide and compound and the carriage hand wheel barely wiggles without the carriage moving. The ways are nearly nearly flawless and show no obvious wear. I can’t begin to describe how much I like this machine…if I had unlimited space and wasn’t moving across country in 2-3 years I don’t think I’d sell it.
What it comes with and the price will vary a bit depending upon what you want. The basic package I’m selling is the lathe, with an Aloris CXA tool post, two tool holders (one Aloris, one import), a new San Ou set-tru 6” 3-jaw chuck that I just put on it, a new San Ou 6” independent 4-jaw chuck, an 8” 3-jaw with inner and outer jaws...think it's a Cushman (all three chucks have keys), a live center, dead center, multi-fix carriage stop, micrometer carriage stop, threading dial, 5C collet adapter, keyless drill chuck, work light, lantern tool post, 3D printed bull gear wedge for changing chucks, the correct manual and parts lists and probably a few other small things I’m forgetting. I’ll make up a nice pile of HSS blanks and previously formed HSS tools to go with it as well if you use HSS. This package is $2,700...any less and I keep it and sell it for way more when I move to where there’s no machinery available. Just to save everyone time, I truly mean that….show up and offer me less than $2,700 or try getting me to “throw in” other stuff and it will be the end of the discussion.
As far as extras go, I have a new 10” back plate I was going to use for a 10” 4-jaw chuck, but hadn’t gotten to that…it’s $100 (I’m losing a bit here). I also have an 8” adapter plate marked Poland (so probably Bison) that has two drilled and tapped holes in it, but no signs it was fit to a lathe…that’s $50. I will also sell up to 4 of my Aloris CXA tool holders with the lathe. I recently bought a 16” lathe and I put an Aloris CXA setup on that, so I’m only offering a couple if it helps get you up and running. I bought a couple of lots of CXA holders a while back and sold a dozen for $50 each plus shipping so these would be $50 each. I also have an adapter plate that was fit to the lathe for an 8” set-true style chuck that’s going on my 16” lathe…that was something like $140 and then hours fitting it, so it would be $100, but you could buy the exact same 8” (actually 8.25”) 3J adjustable chuck and pop it right on there and be in business (that chuck runs around $225 from CME right now).
It’s under power and still being used as I transition to the larger machine so you can run it all you want, put indicators on the spindle, make a two collar test bar….whatever you want. I can load it on pretty much anything. One note is that Logan is still in business and supplies most of the parts you would ever need if something went wrong or you have an oops and break something. I was going to order a steady, follow and even a taper attachment, but hadn’t gotten that far when I bought the 16” lathe.
Second note...the micrometer carriage stop in the second picture isn't included...it didn't line up well with the carriage and was put on my 16" machine. The micrometer carriage stop in the first pic is included, fits nicely but isn't a factory Logan MCS.
I'm in the greater Detroit area, about 15 minutes from the DTW airport, 25 minutes from Ann Arbor, etc.
I will point out that I’m not making a profit on this…I have a sheet with essentially everything I’ve spent on this machine from day 1 and I’m roughly breaking even. If I gave myself even minimum wage I'd be losing money for sure.
This machine is TIGHT and in great condition…paint wear is about all there is to mention. The handle/knob is missing from the tailstock hand wheel. I used it that way with no issues, but I bought a replacement that just needs to stripped/painted and have the handle pressed in. In the picture the handle looks like it's bent on the replacement hand wheel, but it's just leaning sideways because it's just barely started in the hole, not installed. Backlash is well under .010 on both the cross-slide and compound and the carriage hand wheel barely wiggles without the carriage moving. The ways are nearly nearly flawless and show no obvious wear. I can’t begin to describe how much I like this machine…if I had unlimited space and wasn’t moving across country in 2-3 years I don’t think I’d sell it.
What it comes with and the price will vary a bit depending upon what you want. The basic package I’m selling is the lathe, with an Aloris CXA tool post, two tool holders (one Aloris, one import), a new San Ou set-tru 6” 3-jaw chuck that I just put on it, a new San Ou 6” independent 4-jaw chuck, an 8” 3-jaw with inner and outer jaws...think it's a Cushman (all three chucks have keys), a live center, dead center, multi-fix carriage stop, micrometer carriage stop, threading dial, 5C collet adapter, keyless drill chuck, work light, lantern tool post, 3D printed bull gear wedge for changing chucks, the correct manual and parts lists and probably a few other small things I’m forgetting. I’ll make up a nice pile of HSS blanks and previously formed HSS tools to go with it as well if you use HSS. This package is $2,700...any less and I keep it and sell it for way more when I move to where there’s no machinery available. Just to save everyone time, I truly mean that….show up and offer me less than $2,700 or try getting me to “throw in” other stuff and it will be the end of the discussion.
As far as extras go, I have a new 10” back plate I was going to use for a 10” 4-jaw chuck, but hadn’t gotten to that…it’s $100 (I’m losing a bit here). I also have an 8” adapter plate marked Poland (so probably Bison) that has two drilled and tapped holes in it, but no signs it was fit to a lathe…that’s $50. I will also sell up to 4 of my Aloris CXA tool holders with the lathe. I recently bought a 16” lathe and I put an Aloris CXA setup on that, so I’m only offering a couple if it helps get you up and running. I bought a couple of lots of CXA holders a while back and sold a dozen for $50 each plus shipping so these would be $50 each. I also have an adapter plate that was fit to the lathe for an 8” set-true style chuck that’s going on my 16” lathe…that was something like $140 and then hours fitting it, so it would be $100, but you could buy the exact same 8” (actually 8.25”) 3J adjustable chuck and pop it right on there and be in business (that chuck runs around $225 from CME right now).
It’s under power and still being used as I transition to the larger machine so you can run it all you want, put indicators on the spindle, make a two collar test bar….whatever you want. I can load it on pretty much anything. One note is that Logan is still in business and supplies most of the parts you would ever need if something went wrong or you have an oops and break something. I was going to order a steady, follow and even a taper attachment, but hadn’t gotten that far when I bought the 16” lathe.
Second note...the micrometer carriage stop in the second picture isn't included...it didn't line up well with the carriage and was put on my 16" machine. The micrometer carriage stop in the first pic is included, fits nicely but isn't a factory Logan MCS.
I'm in the greater Detroit area, about 15 minutes from the DTW airport, 25 minutes from Ann Arbor, etc.
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