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Man that attachment is neat. But do you have to put a riser block on the tool post to use it?

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Man that attachment is neat. But do you have to put a riser block on the tool post to use it?

Chris

Yes there is a riser for both the tail stock which can be seen in the first picture and the riser for the tool post in the second picture.

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The lathe also came with a taper attachment.

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Thought I would join in the fun. Here is my Logan 6561H. It is on my short list to give it a complete teardown and rebuild. The spindle bearings are bad and need replacement. I also plan to replace the right side storage compartment with drawers, which should make it more useable.

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I might as well join the fun :) A couple years ago, I helped my old neighbor clean out his garage. When we finally got to the back of the garage. There was a pile of iron and a bunch of boxes. I knew it was a lathe...just didn't know what make. I asked my neighbor what he was going to do with it and he said it was mine for giving him a helping hand :)

Anyway, it turned out to be a Logan 1922 (I believe). It was almost completely in pieces, dirty, parts missing. Luckily, the spindle bearings felt good and as it turned out , they were good :) I found the missing parts and basically rebuilt it. I wish I had taken photos of it in the barn....but I didn't. Anyway, here is the end result....

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I did install a VFD to run the original 3 phase motor and I did rebuilt the speed changer box and all the speeds do work, but, I use the vfd for speed changes. Later on down the line, I'll get a compound slide for it. I also would like to get the lathe to cut threads, just have to get a threading dial..someday :)

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Re: A " Kick Butt" logan....like No Other !

The world's "tallest Logan" circa 1942 ser # 15559 i t is rock solid and quiet. drive unit Mod was obviously well thought out and very well done.
Has taper attachment, lever tail stock, follower rest, Spindle threaded jacobs Chuck ( 1 1/2" x 8 threads) 5" 6 jaw Buck adjust-true Chuck 6" 4 jaw chuck, 1/2" jacobs with bronze floating jaws for working on electric motor comutators(?) on #2 taper plus std 1/2 " jacobs on # 2 taper. has Logans cast iron legs and chip pan all in fine condition. also has logan factory 'traveling Work light.
both bearings replaced approx 10 years ago. It's very very clean, Ways are excellent. It takes up a foot less space to the wall behind it. it has a 42 " +/- bed and it's available for sale or trade. more photos available upon request PM or contact via direct E-mail joebiplane@comcast.net
Joe

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