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I bought this Powermatic Logan over 20 years ago... its been sitting in my basement unused since then. It is well used (worn) and has seen a bit of abuse also.
I have decided to attempt a restoration on it... but there are several issues that I will have to work out...
First, is this the original tailstock? I have not seen one like this in any of the pictures I have looked at...
Second, one of the 2 idler gears on the lead screw reverse lever is badly worn, is there a source for these gears?
Next, there are several gears the have a lot of looseness or play... I am assuming that I will have to install or replace bushings to tighten them up... do most of the gears ride on bushings already?
Finally, there is a good bit of wear on the front way just to the right of the chuck... short of having the ways ground, I'm not sure what else can be done to repair the ways.
The lathe came with a 3 jaw chuck, 4 jaw chuck, steady and following rests, a collet closer, and a box full of other assorted parts that I will have to figure out.
I am sure that if I tackle this restoration, I will have a lot more questions...
Thanks -Bear
I have decided to attempt a restoration on it... but there are several issues that I will have to work out...
First, is this the original tailstock? I have not seen one like this in any of the pictures I have looked at...
Second, one of the 2 idler gears on the lead screw reverse lever is badly worn, is there a source for these gears?
Next, there are several gears the have a lot of looseness or play... I am assuming that I will have to install or replace bushings to tighten them up... do most of the gears ride on bushings already?
Finally, there is a good bit of wear on the front way just to the right of the chuck... short of having the ways ground, I'm not sure what else can be done to repair the ways.
The lathe came with a 3 jaw chuck, 4 jaw chuck, steady and following rests, a collet closer, and a box full of other assorted parts that I will have to figure out.
I am sure that if I tackle this restoration, I will have a lot more questions...
Thanks -Bear