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ATTN Machinists - What is this lathe part??

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by scootermcrad, Dec 30, 2010.

  1. Francisco Plumbero
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    I would not want to buy the good old steel parts in that box of what looks like junk to the untrained eye. That's a box of gold there.
     
  2. scootermcrad
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    A lot of what's in the box is related to the extra back gear set, some of it to the head stock, and some of it just odds and ends (sprinkler wrench :D), cutters, and accessories... of some kind. ??

    I haven't had a chance to get all this stuff out and even look at it. I know that the collar with the three holes needs to go back on to the head stock, though.
     
  3. bigskybob
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    HI, go to the Logan web site, they have a Question tab and a Forum

    http://www.loganact.com/

    Bob Vinton
    BigSkyBob - Montana
     
  4. Not seeing anything else that looks like it goes with the piece. Maybe if you dumped it all out on the floor??? LMAO
     
  5. CutawayAl
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    Any chance it's part of a feed stop?
     
  6. oj
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    For some reason i am thinking it is for a grinder attchment
     
  7. scootermcrad
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    I can see it now... Whatever this thing turns out to be, I'm probably missing the rest of the major parts of it and I'm probably going to become obsessed with finding the rest of the parts to use whatever it is. UHG!

    Did some searches for keyway cutters and grinder attachments. Coming up dry so far. It really does appear that the bolt/stud sticking up is intended to pass through "something" that rides on the two machined surfaces that straddle it.
     
  8. I have an Atlas that the top slide comes off and I have a Milling Attachment that has a similar type base. Does your top slide come off? The bottom of the piece in question looks like the same index edge as on your top slide (tool slide).
     
  9. BTW, I want that sprinkler wrench back:eek:

    The part in question, is from a Kwick-way ID/OD grinder (I think) that I just threw in there to fuck with you:D
     
  10. treb11
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    2nd guess, part of a milling attachment for a lathe? they replace the tool post on the cross slide
     
  11. scootermcrad
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    HAHA!!! I'll bring the sprinkler wrench along with some extra coffee filters to GNRS for you! ;):D:D

    No WONDER I can't figure out what the hell that thing is!! HAHA! Thanks man!
     
  12. The wife suggested that it might be an adapter for using the lathe for woodworking. Replaces the compound and has a long tool rest that goes on top.
     
  13. scootermcrad
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    Based on Chris' reply, it sounds like it doesn't go to this lathe or any of it's attachments.

    Now, of course, I'm trying to find a picture of a Kwik-Way grinder so I can see where the part fits in the machine! HAHA!
     
  14. Malarky
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    Hey, whats a Dikfer?:D
     
  15. scootermcrad
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    Yep! The machine was taken apart to move it into the shop. It has to be leveled and all dialed back in.
     
  16. Hey Scott is it a belt drive or gear drive machine?
     
  17. scootermcrad
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    Flat belt. Has quick change box as well. Never set one up before. Should do everything I need to do in the shop. Been a LOOONG time since I've used a lathe, though...

    POWR-KRAFT series lathe. Made by Logan for Montgomery Ward. The quick change box was added at the factory, as far as I can tell after running the numbers and what's listed as the model number.

    (set up in Chris' shop)

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  18. stealthcruiser
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    Heh, heh, heh,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,He said "Long, Limber pieces.....":eek: :D
     
  19. kiwiandy
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    It looks like the lower clamp off a fixed steady. Do you have a fixed steady for the lathe? In that box of parts you have a spare gear set. This should be cleaned up and kept as you may need to change it to acheive different ratios when cutting threads.
    The key less chuck in the lower corner is also handy on a lathe when pilot drilling holes. The biggish spanner looks like it belongs to the tool post and that cover with the cutout and holes may go under the cross slide to keep crap away from the thread. Either way its a good machine. Always try to buy old with machine tools. The castings are better and the beds are harder. Just like cars... they dont make em like they used to!!!
    Andy.
     
  20. Cool. I have a '40's era Logan and it is the most useful tool I own. I can't imagine what I would do without it.
     
  21. kiwiandy
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    Hello.
    Just saw the new pic. There is no lead screw for screw cutting only a feed shaft so those gears will be related to the spindle. Nice bit of kit! An asset to any garage!
    Cheers.
     
  22. scootermcrad
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    Yeah, this one is dated 1949.

    I have no clue how to use this machine but have ordered manuals and books to hopefully learn a thing or two. It will definitely help with a few parts I need to make. Looking forward to learning...
     
  23. Scott,

    Thunderbirdesq and I am going tomorrow am to pick up my new Craftsman lathe, about the same vintage, I think mine is a bit bigger than yours shown. Good luck with it, I know I am gonna need some luck and learning time before the chips can fly. Last thing I want to do is crash the machine and then have to find replacement parts.
     
  24. scootermcrad
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    Same to you!! I'm in the same position!!

    This one has a 10" swing, 50" bed, 31" center to center. Oh... and it's REALLY HEAVY!!!

    The good thing is, parts for yours and mine are available. In fact, I ordered a parts book from Logan for mine and they sent me a PRICE LIST for all the replacement parts! pretty wild! I'm sure if Atlas replacement parts aren't still being made you could find them on the web or Egay.
     
  25. rainhater1
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    looks like a lead screw and a dial indicator for matching when cutting screw threds. but not a good picture:confused:
     
  26. squirrel
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    I only see one lever on the apron? the full feature lathes have a lever for the half nuts (threading) and another lever to select power feed for the carriage or cross feed, plus a clutch. But it does have the quick change box, so you don't need to mess with change gears.

    South bend made three different flavors of them....depending on how much money you had.
     
  27. Deuces
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    I learned on an old Clausing (?) They're fun once you get a hang of them... More challenging than a CNC lathe or mill...
     
  28. gas pumper
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    Is the sprinkler wrench the one with the slot and square on the right lower? We don't have sprinklers here. If that's the one it's for a boring bar that fits in an Armstrong holder for a lantern tool post.

    Check the Practical Machinist site, antiques section. Post the pics someone will have an answer there.

    You have a small McClusky type tool post, they are nice.
     
  29. scootermcrad
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    I really need to take everything out of the boxes, sort through it, and clean up what's usable. Every time I rummage through it, I find something I didn't know what there. At least half of what's in there is a mystery to me.

    Gas pumper... I have a lantern tool post and few Armstrong type holders.

    Nother tray of odds and ends... I think the crank might be part of an old mill vise, or something. The live center I think might be usable also. Looks like maybe a boring bar in this tray also.

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    Also have a another small tool box full of cutters and holders for both types of tool posts.
     
  30. scootermcrad
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    How/where does this indicator/gauge post mount?? Not sure if it'll clean up or not. We'll see.

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    And while I'm at it, are these some type of straight dogs??

    [​IMG]

    I'll try to get the rest of this stuff out soon so you guys can check it.
     

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