katertater73
Plastic
- Joined
- Dec 14, 2018
Hi all, I will preface this by saying I know very little about machining and gunsmithing, outside of the internetting I've done over the past few weeks. My partner would like to learn more gunsmithing and other metalworking (jewelry, furniture, you name it). He mentioned wanting a lathe and/or milling machine to get started, but he's not in a financial position to make a big purchase. I've been toying with the idea of finding something that he might be able to fix up and use at least for a little while.
Yes, I know this is probably not a decision I should make on my own �� I will likely be discussing with him before buying anything for Christmas. I just thought I would tap into the expertise here since he also won't really know what to go with initially...
The reading I've done seems to recommend manufacturers like South Bend, Bridgeport, Hardinge, etc. I've seen some recommendations for Atlas and Logan as beginner machines. Mixed reviews on the Chinese stuff but that's more where my budget is right now, of course. So, an older machine seems to make sense for monetary purchases while maintaining some quality.
I found a 1946 Logan Lathe listed for $900, now reduced to $650. It looks like it needs some TLC, but for the price I'd expect that. The motor is detached from the last time it got moved, and the current owner says he has gone in a different direction with larger machines and so that's why it's still disconnected. I've asked him if he would be willing to connect the motor but I have a feeling he's trying to just sell as is, on the cheap.
Hoping to get opinions based on the above and the pictures here Logan Metal Lathe - Tools - Natrona Heights, Pennsylvania - Marketplace | Facebook I'm trying to find out the actual bmodel, at the moment. Any and all feedback is welcome, I appreciate it!
Yes, I know this is probably not a decision I should make on my own �� I will likely be discussing with him before buying anything for Christmas. I just thought I would tap into the expertise here since he also won't really know what to go with initially...
The reading I've done seems to recommend manufacturers like South Bend, Bridgeport, Hardinge, etc. I've seen some recommendations for Atlas and Logan as beginner machines. Mixed reviews on the Chinese stuff but that's more where my budget is right now, of course. So, an older machine seems to make sense for monetary purchases while maintaining some quality.
I found a 1946 Logan Lathe listed for $900, now reduced to $650. It looks like it needs some TLC, but for the price I'd expect that. The motor is detached from the last time it got moved, and the current owner says he has gone in a different direction with larger machines and so that's why it's still disconnected. I've asked him if he would be willing to connect the motor but I have a feeling he's trying to just sell as is, on the cheap.
Hoping to get opinions based on the above and the pictures here Logan Metal Lathe - Tools - Natrona Heights, Pennsylvania - Marketplace | Facebook I'm trying to find out the actual bmodel, at the moment. Any and all feedback is welcome, I appreciate it!