Hi Everyone,
Been lurking in the shadows for a bit and reading a lot of posts, figured it was time to get involved. About 30 years ago my Dad bought a (from the best of my research) Logan 210 for the house. It only got light use, and ended up sitting for most of that time. I have been borrowing other peoples equipment to make things for tinkering and finally got the motivation to get over to my mother's house and break down that lathe. So far, from what I can tell, it is nearly complete including the change gears and in fair condition. Things like rubber bushings and bumpers and some small hardware have disappeared along the way, but 98% is there and usable. A few of the hinge brackets are cracked and the counter staff pulley has a few cracked spokes. The previous owner had pimped it out with a pale lime green color applied via sloppy paint brush. It might even be house paint.
My first order of business has been getting rid of rust, cleaning and painting. I followed a guide on here about electrolysis rust removal (thank you) and have blown away at how fast I have been able to move. I have been bathing parts in a 24-48 hour soak at 0.5 - 3 amps and it completely blows the old paint off. With a bit of scrubbing and a clean up wash, the parts are ready for primer and paint or cold bluing. So far I have completely redone the tail stock and some collets and collet holders. The bed feet just came out of the bath and now I'm on to the drive cover.
I'll post pictures when I have a moment of the progress.
I do have one quick question:
My headstock as a small opening and it looks factory. It's just to the right of the Logan name plate. I don't see anything in the parts break downs or pictures I have been looking at. Anyone know what its for or the story?
Thanks.
-Rob
Been lurking in the shadows for a bit and reading a lot of posts, figured it was time to get involved. About 30 years ago my Dad bought a (from the best of my research) Logan 210 for the house. It only got light use, and ended up sitting for most of that time. I have been borrowing other peoples equipment to make things for tinkering and finally got the motivation to get over to my mother's house and break down that lathe. So far, from what I can tell, it is nearly complete including the change gears and in fair condition. Things like rubber bushings and bumpers and some small hardware have disappeared along the way, but 98% is there and usable. A few of the hinge brackets are cracked and the counter staff pulley has a few cracked spokes. The previous owner had pimped it out with a pale lime green color applied via sloppy paint brush. It might even be house paint.
My first order of business has been getting rid of rust, cleaning and painting. I followed a guide on here about electrolysis rust removal (thank you) and have blown away at how fast I have been able to move. I have been bathing parts in a 24-48 hour soak at 0.5 - 3 amps and it completely blows the old paint off. With a bit of scrubbing and a clean up wash, the parts are ready for primer and paint or cold bluing. So far I have completely redone the tail stock and some collets and collet holders. The bed feet just came out of the bath and now I'm on to the drive cover.
I'll post pictures when I have a moment of the progress.
I do have one quick question:
My headstock as a small opening and it looks factory. It's just to the right of the Logan name plate. I don't see anything in the parts break downs or pictures I have been looking at. Anyone know what its for or the story?
Thanks.
-Rob
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