can anyone identify this model?

the leather belt that broke appeared to be stapled together somehow...since I don't know how to remove the spindle im probably going to look into a belt with a clip. I know the local menonites use a lot of belt driven tools im thinking they might be a source foor a replacement leather belt.. will have to look into that when I get a chance...

The correct term for the connector on a leather belt is the "lace". Clipper (brand name) lacing was, and still is popular. There is a special tool needed to install the lacing on a leather belt. You're right, the Menonites will probably know how to lace a belt for you. Leather belts will have a tendency to stretch some, so set the jackshaft on your lathe for the shortest belt and add a little just to be safe. Then as your belt stretches, you just adjust the jackshaft to keep the tension right. On the Wards/Logan lathe, the belt adjustment may be in the engage/disengage lever. It has been a long time and I can't remember for sure. :D

GG
 
the carriage feed speed is controlled by the gear combinations(no quick change on this machine), am I not correct? im asking what gear settting I should normaly run in...what combination

Rambin, do you have a copy of the Logan Operators Instructions for your lathe? The gear train setup for various speeds is shown in a table there. As Robert said, you would normally run a speed of .002 to
.008: the table shows which change gears to use and an adjacent diagram shows where those gears are installed. You'll need that table to properly set up your change gears. Looks like this:

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I don't have any threading charts for your machine. Normally, one would be attached to the inside of the change gear cover. Most of it will be taken up by gear setups for various threads. But one section (probably down at the bottom) should show the gears to use and where to put them for several choice of Feeds. Normally, the finer feeds will be used for finishing and the coarser ones for roughing. Finer would be say 0.005" per revolution of less. If your chart only shows threads per inch, Feed is measured in inches per spindle revolution so it is the inverse of threads per inch, which is the same as revolutions per inch. So 125 TPI would be 0.008 inches per revolution. And 250 tpi would be 0.004" per revolution.
 
The correct term for the connector on a leather belt is the "lace". Clipper (brand name) lacing was, and still is popular. There is a special tool needed to install the lacing on a leather belt. You're right, the Menonites will probably know how to lace a belt for you. Leather belts will have a tendency to stretch some, so set the jackshaft on your lathe for the shortest belt and add a little just to be safe. Then as your belt stretches, you just adjust the jackshaft to keep the tension right. On the Wards/Logan lathe, the belt adjustment may be in the engage/disengage lever. It has been a long time and I can't remember for sure. :D

GG


that's a good point I was just going to measure the broken belt, there is a small turnbuckle type adjustment I should back right off and measure around the pullys with a string I guess... now the big question should I get a solid belt and remove the spindle to install it or just get an open belt and try to lace it shut myself...
 
Rambin, do you have a copy of the Logan Operators Instructions for your lathe? The gear train setup for various speeds is shown in a table there. As Robert said, you would normally run a speed of .002 to
.008: the table shows which change gears to use and an adjacent diagram shows where those gears are installed. You'll need that table to properly set up your change gears. Looks like this:
and the answer is no I dont have the operators manual yet... i know logan sells a copy of it for 25 bucks i believeIve.. but im cheap and have been looking for the free version online with no luck...which seems odd as everything is usually able to be found somewhere on the net... guess I will have to pay the piper.. 25 bucks is like 40 cdn right now :( there is a gear change plack inside the door of the change gears but its very hard to read I will have a better look at it... thanks
 
that's a good point I was just going to measure the broken belt, there is a small turnbuckle type adjustment I should back right off and measure around the pullys with a string I guess... now the big question should I get a solid belt and remove the spindle to install it or just get an open belt and try to lace it shut myself...
I've used both laced leather and automotive serpentine belts. It's just a personal preference thing. Automotive serpentine is more permanent, but is more difficult to install.

GG

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I'm not 100% sure but I believe the threading charts for all Logan change gear lathes are the same. The chart Nogoingback shared above and the link below from the Logan web site should work just fine for your lathe. The link below may be better for printing out a copy. The link below also has a list of the standard set of gears supplied with the lathes:

http://www.lathe.com/990306.htm
 
the leather belt that broke appeared to be stapled together somehow...since I don't know how to remove the spindle im probably going to look into a belt with a clip. I know the local menonites use a lot of belt driven tools im thinking they might be a source foor a replacement leather belt.. will have to look into that when I get a chance...
If you were nearby you could use my Clipper. I should have some Bulldog brand laces for your belt.
http://www.hobby-machinist.com/threads/clipper-lacer-no-2-to-6-flat-belt-lacing.54878/
 
I'm not 100% sure but I believe the threading charts for all Logan change gear lathes are the same. The chart Nogoingback shared above and the link below from the Logan web site should work just fine for your lathe. The link below may be better for printing out a copy. The link below also has a list of the standard set of gears supplied with the lathes:

http://www.lathe.com/990306.htm
thanks I had found that and printed it its the same as the one in my gear cover but that one is too small and worn to really read... It will be later next week b4 I get the chance to play with the gears...and even longer till I get a new belt..
 
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