Used Logan 1927 - Should make for a good project

[bpm990d]

Hello all,

I just got a 1927 Loagan lathe and I'm going to take it totally apart and fix her up. Got her home last week, ordered a parts schematic from Logan Actuator that I downloaded this morning. I'm starting on the compound rest and attempting to remove it from the compound base, and I'm stuck. The schematic is helpful, but experience is better. Any thoughts.

It looks like there is a bronze bushing that it's threaded into.

Also anyone got any tips on stuck screws? I'm using PB Blaster to loosen stuff but any tips would be helpful.

Thanks,

B

 

[Alex Wheeler]

Blaster is good stuff. Use a little heat and smack the handle of the screw driver with a hammer to jar the screw. It should come loose. Worst case drill the head off.

 

[therifler]

it will make a fine lathe when finished . i have and still use to this day a logan 9" swing .i rebuilt it myself in the early 90's i wil be in the shop tomorrow i'll take a look at the compound to see how to disassemble . it has been to long ago to remember without taking a close look . but from what i recall there are a couple of side screws i think have to be removed . T.R.

 

[fredhorace77]

im not familar with lathes at all but i do remember back when i ran printing presses that we often put brass sleeves into steel sidewalls for the cylinders to ride in...in those cases we would do what we called press fitting them...we would add a little heat to the steel wall and bring the brass bushing in an ice chest with dry ice in it..after heating the steel sidewalls we picked up the brass bushing with gloves and inserted it into the hole for an easy fit...after the brass warmed up to room temp. and the steel cooled it was a tight fit..this maybe the case with what you have..not sure..hope it helps

 

[DOGCAPPER]

Use impact screwdriver on the screws...If you have not seen one go to your local motorcycle shop..They have to use them on stainless screws in aluminum cases...LT

 

[therifler]

got in the shop this morning took the compound off the crossside just to relive a memory. the two angled screws on both sides of the slide remove them and the compound lifts off . if it does not come up easily then let it soak with some kroil or you have a burr inside . i just removed the screws gave it alittle twist and the compond came right off . i replaced everything in the apron and the head on mine over the years. it has served me well and i now have a collet setup on these days for making muzzlebrakes . hope this helps . T.R.