10-19-2012, 12:07 AM
I have the 8 inch one. The variable speed drive works well but I think that is what makes the machine noisy. Have read other posts claiming the Logan is noisy, they blame it on the chain drive. Its not annoyingly noisy but louder than you'd think it should be. I've been going to tear this one apart to see if there is wear in the sheave bushings allowing them to wobble. I have a Rockwell wood lathe that uses a variable speed belt drive that is quiet.
The variable speed drive is very nice to have.
The machine seams to be well built, heavy for its size, you can make it chatter but have to work at it.
My only complaint on the design is the size of the dials, they're tiny, virtually useless. With the machine stroking just try and read the down feed dial. You need dial indicators on the clapper and table movement. Another project on the ever growing list is to make new much larger dials.
Can't really tell you anything in particular to look for but if its noisy don't be surprised.
The variable speed drive is very nice to have.
The machine seams to be well built, heavy for its size, you can make it chatter but have to work at it.
My only complaint on the design is the size of the dials, they're tiny, virtually useless. With the machine stroking just try and read the down feed dial. You need dial indicators on the clapper and table movement. Another project on the ever growing list is to make new much larger dials.
Can't really tell you anything in particular to look for but if its noisy don't be surprised.
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Greg
Greg