CNCing a Logan Lathe

[Too_Many_Tools]

I have access to a Logan 11" lathe that while missing some parts would be a candidate for CNC conversion.

If it was yours, how would you convert it to CNC?

What manufacturers would you use for the conversion?

Are there any other modified 10"-12" lathes that you would use as a model for the conversion?

Thanks

TMT

[balsaman]

got a picture of it or a similar lathe?

E

[BobWarfield]

http://www.microkinetics.com/lathe1236/index.htm

Similar lathe, something to look at as you are planning.

Best,

BW

[hootie]

I am curently converting a 10" Logan to cnc.
Z axis is finished, now working on X.
Can offer advise, pics etc.. if needed.

[tmechanic]

Pics and advice would be great, I have an 11" Logan 955 that I'm looking into CNC ing it this year.

[skip20]

Got the same 12/36 lathe as pictured & was thinking CNC'ing.
Will keep an eye on this setup.

Skip20

[MidFloridaTech]

I too would like any info there is out there on this.

[hootie]

I have not checked this thread since I first posted it almost 2 years ago.
Here is where I stand with my Logan CNC conversion. I did the work with as little money as possible. I used 300 in/oz steppers and 1/2-10 acme rod on both axis. I used 3/8" belts and pulleys with a 4 to 1 reduction. I know what you are thinking, this set up is to "Whimpy" to work. Well let me tell you, I can stand on the cross slide and not stall the steppers. The only thing that stinks is the rapid speed, about 20"/min. But, for a hoby lathe the rapids are really not that important. I did splurge and buy gecko drives. I soundly believe they are the best. The point that I want to make here is that you can do this for very little money.

If anyone wants more information, please let me know.

Hootie