Well, I had been out of a lathe and mill for about a year as I was planning to sell my place, but with the real estate market as it is, probably going to be a while. As usual, Facebook perusing led me back to another lathe, a 6561H. I had a PM1440GT before with all of the bells and whistles, but in some ways it was too fancy for me. I know nothing about Logans other than their reputation in general so kind of looking forward to getting this old girl cleaned up and running. I am going to do a VFD, but just a simple setup, nothing as elaborate as I had for my 1440GT.
Anyway, I saw Randy's rebuild of his so I am sure I will be checking out that thread quite a bit. Not planning to restore anything just now. Seems to be in pretty decent shape, but like I said, just needs a good cleaning.
Time for some Youtube watching on how to run the basics of it. Been a while since I have been on HM, but am looking forward to being back.
Here is a pic just after I set it in the shop before it gets cleaned up and moved to its new home. It came with a 3 Jaw, 4 Jaw, and has the steady rest and the taper attachment. Paid $1800 which I didn't feel was terrible. It wasn't hooked up so taking a bit of a chance, but think it will be just fine. Time will tell.
Anyway, I saw Randy's rebuild of his so I am sure I will be checking out that thread quite a bit. Not planning to restore anything just now. Seems to be in pretty decent shape, but like I said, just needs a good cleaning.
Time for some Youtube watching on how to run the basics of it. Been a while since I have been on HM, but am looking forward to being back.
Here is a pic just after I set it in the shop before it gets cleaned up and moved to its new home. It came with a 3 Jaw, 4 Jaw, and has the steady rest and the taper attachment. Paid $1800 which I didn't feel was terrible. It wasn't hooked up so taking a bit of a chance, but think it will be just fine. Time will tell.
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