New To Me Logan 920

[mxr662]

Came across this on craigslist and brought it home.
http://www.hobby-machinist.com/threads/lathe-250-auburn-ca-clausing.41695/

Took it apart to move it.

Put it back together today and did a bit of cleaning. Just loosely fitted the parts together to better understand what is broken, missing, or worn.


Missing the input shaft and gears to the quick change gearbox, and the parts to hold the change gears in place.

I don't think that spacer is supposed to be on the lead screw. The lead screw was barely into the lead screw bracket. Removed the spacer and it looks like the diagram.

Inside of quick change shows another stripped gear and the empty space where the input gears go.

 

[brino]

It looks like you have a good project on your hands.
I cannot offer any specific input to this make/model, but I am sure glad to see someone taking on a project that many would avoid as "junk".
I am sure others here will be able to send you info, photos and advice.
Good Luck!
-brino

 

[bama7]

That tailstock looks like one I had on a Grizzly 3in1.

 

[eeler1]

definitely not the original tailstock. But on the plus side, it has a flat on top so you can set stuff on it. Original was kinda art-deco, stuff slides off it.

 

[brino]

But on the plus side, it has a flat on top so you can set stuff on it. Original was kinda art-deco, stuff slides off it.

For me that would reinforce the bad habit of balancing my calipers there...just for a minute, then having them fall off when I forget they are there.
-brino

 

[CluelessNewB]

I'm guessing the tailstock is from a later Powermatic - Logan. The color appears to be similar to what Powermatic used for a while.

 

[Chuck K]

Someone really abused the gearbox. The upside is that parts are fairly easy to find for it. I'm not sure what the previous owner was trying to accomplish with the spacers, but you're right, they don't belong there. Good luck with your project. The 920 is a great lathe.

 

[mxr662]

So does anybody on here have any parts for sale before I look elsewhere. Input shaft and gears, stud for change gears.

 

[mxr662]

Got this end cleaned up and back together. I need to find the nut that holds the small gear on the spindle. Currently using the collet closer part to hold the gear on. Saddle cleanup this weekend.

 

[Jon In Tucson]

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Got this end cleaned up and back together. I need to find the nut that holds the small gear on the spindle. Currently using the collet closer part to hold the gear on. Saddle cleanup this weekend.

Welcome to the forum. I'm in the same boat as you. I'm also using the collet attachment to hold on the spindle gear. Logan has them but kinda pricey for me right now. By the way, your doing a great job. God bless.
Jon In Tucson