Rebuilding My Logan 820

Richard White (richardsrelics)

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Been machining for over 30 years, started in the US Navy in 1984. I have always wanted a lathe for my home shop because I quite frankly enjoy making things...
Finally got a deal on a Logan, Model 820 so says the tag but it has a turret instead of the normal tail stock... Does that change its designation? Serial number 42725.
No biggie, First photo is what it looked like when it arrived, second is its current state. I have taken the saddle apart, cleaned everything and reassembled it.
I have designed a taper attachment, but not by myself, I saw an individual on Youtube and his idea was spot on perfect, so I started whittling parts at work, only lacking 2 more pcs to complete it so I can mount it. I will post photos after it is test fit.. At this time not sure I have to have a tail stock, but we will see. 1947 Logan Lathe upon arrival.jpg 1947 Logan Model 820.jpg
 
Cool, there's quite a few Logan rebuilders here. Got a model 912 turret lathe in progress myself. Keep the pics coming, I'm looking forward to seeing your progress.
 
Looks about the same condition as my 820 like mine when I got it. The only down side of the turret would be a bit less distance between centers. It appears to be a cross between an 820 and an 840.

There is some documentation on the Vintage Machinery site you may find interesting. Specifically the 1944 Catalog:

http://www.vintagemachinery.org/mfgindex/detail.aspx?id=2093&tab=3

Also if you haven't found the Logan web site the link is below, check out the FAQ:

http://www.lathe.com/

There is also a Logan Yahoo Group called lathe-list that you may find interesting. Scott Logan maintains a database of machine serial numbers and may be able to tell you who originally purchased your machine. From the serial number it looks like yours was made in 1947.

There is also a forum dedicated to Logan (along with Rockwell and Sheldon) on this site:

http://www.hobby-machinist.com/forums/sheldon-logan-rockwell-machines.93/



Keep the pictures coming!
 
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Looks like it is all there. It isn't that bad . You will have a nice piece when you are done.
 
Nice get - it'll clean up nice. I think the turret was standard on the 820. If you want to change it, tail stocks routinely come up on ebay - some are even reasonably priced! Post picts for the rest of us as you go and good luck.
 
I restored an 820 back around 2002, it came with both the turret and a regular tailstock. I ended up selling the turret to someone out of state for $200 a few years later. I really really liked that lathe but it was just a bit too small for some things.
 
The turret is OK for small sized large quantity parts but it takes up half the bed length. I'd start looking for a tailstock.
 
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