Lathe value ?

[Bamban]

That is a nice lathe and looks to be well set up. Problem is the guy who would LOVE to have it is probably 10 hours away and not reading this forum… Like a lot of things… it’s worth EXACTLY what someone is willing to pay (and come pick up) and not a penny more. I have a friend who picked up a really nice Atlas about the same size and condition for next to nothing, completely went through it and has been trying to give it to me… problem is, I have neither the place or willingness to learn to use it properly and even at that would only have a use for it every few years… Good luck with it.

A friend with the TX Guard fixing to retire is looking for a smallish lathe. Maybe you can broker a deal for him, he would be grateful.

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[bobm]

What size brushes will I need to address that green stuff?

 

[ronsatspokane]

See original post about me being too lazy to learn. I just retired and want to coast. LOL
Thanks

For some of us playing in the shop is coasting. I'm retired and I coast in the shop daily. I was a software guy and didn't have access to anyone who could teach me the skills associated with the use of a lathe or a mill or welding or anything related to metal working. Not that I have the skills that your father has but I can at least cut metal now. Your father is likely a fountain of untapped knowledge. Someone should tap it.

 

[Gary in MD]

One more of the pair

 

[bobm]

For some of us playing in the shop is coasting. I'm retired and I coast in the shop daily. I was a software guy and didn't have access to anyone who could teach me the skills associated with the use of a lathe or a mill or welding or anything related to metal working. Not that I have the skills that your father has but I can at least cut metal now. Your father is likely a fountain of untapped knowledge. Someone should tap it.

I am at the other end of the spectrum. 40 years of making chips was enough for me.

 

[Gary in MD]

For some of us playing in the shop is coasting. I'm retired and I coast in the shop daily. I was a software guy and didn't have access to anyone who could teach me the skills associated with the use of a lathe or a mill or welding or anything related to metal working. Not that I have the skills that your father has but I can at least cut metal now. Your father is likely a fountain of untapped knowledge. Someone should tap it.

You are 100 percent correct, my father has forgotten more than I’ll know. I’m just being honest with myself, I just retired last year (32 years as a plumber/steam fitter) and want to goof off shooting, hunting, fishing, maybe a couple chores around the house. LOL

 

[ronsatspokane]

I am at the other end of the spectrum. 40 years of making chips was enough for me.

That's the way I feel about software. I have people trying to talk me into coming back. NOT HAPPENING. The contributions I made to the industry over 45 years could be partially to blame for the collapse of western civilization. I've done enough damage. Time to get my hands dirty.

 

[ronsatspokane]

You are 100 percent correct, my father has forgotten more than I’ll know. I’m just being honest with myself, I just retired last year (32 years as a plumber/steam fitter) and want to goof off shooting, hunting, fishing, maybe a couple chores around the house. LOL

Yeah I hear you. Shooting, fishing and hunting do take some of my shop play time away. And for me (and I suspect many others including you), it's all about the play time.

 

[Gary in MD]

I forgot about the mortars LOL
I’m sorry, I figured some guys might appreciate the time he put into some of these things.

 

[bsekf]

Gary, spend some time with your Dad and learn how to run that thing. You will kick yourself 1000 times if you don't. One of these times when he leaves, he won't be going for groceries. My Dad has been gone for 35 years and I miss him every day.

 

[bobm]

Two cannons, two mortars. Your gonna need a bigger triple wall box. Don't forget to pack those .....big balls.

 

[Uthink Uknow]

You need a brass monkey to hold those balls.

 

[Greg Y]

Les Brooks built a rifle on the tailgate with a smaller lathe. Although that Logan isn't a production machine, it's plenty capable in the right hands.

You should snap some pics of the tooling to go with the lathe. That's really what sells them.

 

[Gary in MD]

You need a brass monkey to hold those balls.

He actually used to shoot those balls out of the mortars, the balls would travel about 150 yards. Usually only fired the cannons with powder and wadding.

 

[JSH]

From what I have seen on prices, it all depends on what part of the country your in.
That machine alone would be around $2-3000 here. No offense, but some may think it has a “liquid over haul” with the nice clean paint.
As mentioned tooling can be worth as much as the machine.

 

[Gary in MD]

From what I have seen on prices, it all depends on what part of the country your in.
That machine alone would be around $2-3000 here. No offense, but some may think it has a “liquid over haul” with the nice clean paint.
As mentioned tooling can be worth as much as the machine.

Thanks, no offense taken. It was painted when he rebuilt it about 40 years ago. It just didn’t get used a lot.

 

[distinguished]

The wife is giving me the hairy eyeball about it so, maybe sometime later on. Those are some really nice cannon your father made. Reminds me of the ones I made way back in high school shop class. BTW, she did give me the go ahead to buy a full size cannon, maybe that has something to do with the LOOK.

 

[NMUltra]

Hobby-machinist.com might be a good source for finding value. I haven't been active there much recently, I'll look around...

 

[pintopete]

Gary, I owned a Logan lathe and have amateur experience. They are good lathes. They were a competitor of South Bend. Logans of your style have large ball bearings in the headstock. South Bend had bearings like main bearings in an engine. Both designs worked very well. They are a quality lathe, perhaps not for barrel work, I’ve never attempted it. I know my limitations. Depending on the model it may have a threaded spindle. Mine was 2-1/4x8 TPI. Logan’s have a larger register than SB, so the attachments will not interchange unless the register on the SB part is enlarged. Parts are generally available from Scott Logan at Logan Actuator. IMO, $1,500 would be a price for a best friend or similar. I doubt it will bring anything near $3k though. That is a nice lathe though.

What is the model number on the brass tag?

 

[pintopete]

Gary, if you move that lathe, a word of caution. That leg/post that supports the motor is important. If the motor assembly is not supported it can damage or break parts of the machine. The motor assembly “floats” on hinges that can be permanently damaged if not handled with care. It is a clever design, perhaps to isolate vibrations. Some of those support posts were a unique cast iron post with rubber cushioning where it would contact the foot under the motor assembly. Try lifting that cover and see how opening the cover automatically releases the tension on the belts. Again a clever design.