My Logan 820 Lathe Journey

wachuko said:
Sorry for the delayed response...

I had these since 2015 when I bought them to do the install on the G0704 milling machine... So there might be better alternatives today. Best to check Yuriy's website for updated recommendations.

I never did install them on that mill since I went with a CNC conversion (that I have not finished).... So just used what I had... Used the 24" without modifications... that was enough to cover the travel... But the 12" I had to cut to size...

iGaging 12" Magnetic Remote Digital Readout - cut to 11-1/2" - the bar actually measures 16"...
iGaging 24" Magnetic Remote Digital Readout - used as is without modifications... the bar actually measures 28-1/2"
iGaging 24" Magnetic Remote Digital Readout - still have it for whatever other project comes along
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yeah, he says they will work, but he gets more complaints from ppl that are using that style, then the glass or magnetic
 
IamNotImportant said:
yeah, he says they will work, but he gets more complaints from ppl that are using that style, then the glass or magnetic
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I did not wanted these to go to waste... plus I had everything working with them since back in 2015 I also built the arduino controller...

You have the advantage of 7 years of development and more options :)
 
New bolts on the 6-jaw chucks...

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And just for fun, a video testing the tachometer/RPM display...

 
Was missing dogs... found this on eBay... My lathe came with a faceplate, so now I have two... oh well...

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FWIW read recently on I think it was the Home Model Engine Machinist based in England, a face plate can be treated as a consumable. Meaning don't worry about drilling it etc. as necessary to hold odd shaped parts. Makes sense for a place where mills once weren't common and everything was done on the lathe. So having two might be a good thing :)
 
wachuko said:
True story...

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I guess, once this one is done... I should consider selling the HF 9"x20"... The Delta wood lathe, I should sell it as well if I do not develop a thing for working with wood... but it just looks like art...
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If I threatened to sell the wood lathe my wife would do me bodily harm.... LOL
 
:) Suspecting how much use the "wood working lathe" would get used, I bought her a ShopSmith so at least I could use the sanding disc.
 
Yep, I'd vote the same! For me it was a easy way to keep peace in the family regardless if it became a movable storage surface :)
 
One pending project with this lathe is replacing the cross-feed screw and nut... too much backslash in parts of the travel. Meaning, the one in there has a lot of wear...

LA-153 Cross Feed Screw (Item# LP-1099) or this one (Item# LP-1108)... I need to call/email Scott Logan and confirm.
LA-173-1 Cross Feed Nut (Item# LP-1095)

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I will need to wait until next year to place the order :p. But let me go ahead and send the email to confirm part numbers.
 
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