Logan Lathe Taper Attachment TIPS

My Logan Lathe came with only a portion of the taper attachment.
It was missing a key part. In this 2 part video, I design, make a pattern (and casting), and machine a dovetail. The result---a usable taper attachment. Leave a comment---if you like.

[@MaturePatriot]

I always watch all the video. I have given up TV and watch your videos every evening. The fit of the slide when you first put it in the cross slide sounded perfect. The compressor sounded like a drum roll for installing the final bolt. An "Old Dog" still teaching us new tricks. Thank you for passing along your knowledge to new generations.

[@mrpete222]

Thanks for watching!!--TV is no good

[@racemcdoulett5723]

My favorite UA-camr period. Great explanation for beginners such as my self. Don’t watch my TV trying to catch up on all the videos. What a blessing this has been. Thanks Mr Pete 222 🏁🇺🇸🏁

[@mrpete222]

👍👍👍

[@HeatherRSmall]

More old machines will live on due to your teaching us how to make missing parts. Thank you again.

[@mrpete222]

Thanks for watching

[@imortl69]

Very few of us will have the opportunity in our lives to watch a master at work. Detailed drawings and CAD tools have there place but for me there is nothing better then using inherent skill to guide you thru a design. A quick napkin drawing, some math, a few mock ups brings out the real creativity everyone has in them. Go with you gut, trust yourself and you will succeed. We can all learn from this approach. Well done Sir.

[@markgrevatt4867]

You know Pete I love your video's it's such a pleasure to sit back relax on a cold Sunday afternoon. In the UK Watching your many videos. Such a shame I'm not a niebour that lives next door to you. Would thoroughly enjoy helping you in your many projects.. Your Son must be very proud to have a father such as yourself doing this with all the countless hours of your time video & editing And the making of things for us strangers all over the world. Helping us learning how to mill and use a lathe. I Know I would be proud to have a father like you. Thanks again Pete. Your such a wonderful guy. My Mrs like listening to You also she's says your voice reminds her of James Stewart. You have a great sole my friend. 👍👍👍👍👍

[@mrpete222]

Thanks for watching!! --Its cold here too. I'm glad you enjoy the vids. Many have told me I sound like jimmie, one of my fav actors--keep watching.

[@mrayco]

well said it is ture
i also have agreat father like mr pete but am far away cuz of syrain civil war i miss him but i can not be with him

[@SteveSummers]

That was great Mrpete. Love the video its great how you went from idea to finished product and showed everything in between. Thanks for sharing and keep them comming. Steve Summers

[@mrpete222]

Thanks Steve

[@sharkrivermachine]

That is with out a doubt the nicest home shop casting that I have ever seen on UA-cam. Great video.

[@mrpete222]

Thank you so much--I really cranked it out fast

[@kevinhamling4675]

Mr Pete Kevin here from Australia. You are such a delight to watch. Thankyou for your current series. You truly are the number 1 UA-cam teacher . 👍

[@mrpete222]

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@junglejammer1]

Thank you Mr. Pete. This was a most enjoyable series. I'll probably, keep my 1930's era South Bend until I die. I like the Logan lathes, though. They were the first lathes I ever ran, back in high school in the early 70's.

[@mrpete222]

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[@MrGoosePit]

I got tremendous enjoyment watching this project from start to finish. Wish I could give a hundred thumbs up! Great job Mr. Pete!

[@mrpete222]

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[@w056007568]

An excellent pair of videos which I think will encourage others to have a go at more complex projects. Your explanations and demonstrations are truly outstanding and most encouraging.

[@mrpete222]

Thanks for watching!!

[@rosariotrusso1251]

FANTASTIC!!! mrpete it truly is a joy to me watching a master at work you make it look so easy I have learned so much from you & Thank you for all your hard work & time!!! as always TWO THUMBS UP!

[@mrpete222]

Thanks for watching!!

[@HerLion11388]

I watched the OEM version of this first. I have to say I very much prefer your aluminum cast version much more. While watching the OEM version you stated it did not have the dovetail and you surmised that it wasn't necessary especially being cast iron. But in watching the OEM demonstration a very discernible twisting can be seen as you operate it. Where with this custom cast aluminum it is rock solid throughout your testing of it. This can only be due to the dovetail providing much greater support and rigidity regardless of being of a softer material. I must applaud your impeccable work on this custom tooling and suggest you compare the 2 different ones for flex and accuracy. I believe you will be pleasantly surprised. P.S. I will post this comment on the OEM version as well for both your and other commenters benefit.

[@Daledavispratt]

A wonderful conclusion...950 videos strong, and I have watched every one of them, multiple times, proud to say. Thanks, Mr. Pete! :-)

[@mrpete222]

Thank you so much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@gohuskies583]

I love how you walk us through the process when making a project. Thanks for another great video!

[@mrpete222]

Thank you, I'm glad you like it

[@codyrutland8457]

I have an old Logan 825 I'm restoring, your videos are beyond helpful!! Thanks Mr Pete!!

[@mrpete222]

Thanks for watching!!--keep watching

[@dannywilsher4165]

I think I have watched nearly every video Mr Pete has ever produced. Lots of them more than once. What just came to my mind was I wonder if any of Mr. Pete's students from back in high school ever watch any of his videos. Has any of them responded or commented that any of you can recall? I just thought it would be awesome to hear from some of them. See if any of them are in still in the trade. And give Mr. Pete a huge thanks from his students from back then... I know all of us modern day students appreciate and thank him for everything he has taught us over the years!!!

[@mrpete222]

+Danny Wilsher Yes. I do here from some.

[@stewartpeterson9090]

Nice overall lesson on design, pattern making and thinking through the machining sequence. Thanks!

[@mrpete222]

Thanks for watching

[@OleGramps53]

Thank you for the time you put into making this video. I felt like I was right there working with you on this. Thank you again.

[@mrpete222]

Thanks--yes, it took the better part of 4 days

[@geckoproductions4128]

Another outstanding video from by youtube shop teacher--thanks Mr. Pete

[@mrpete222]

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[@garyc5483]

Excellent mrpete. Another great video. I am sure the spare casting would fetch a pretty penny on Ebay. regards from the UK

[@mrpete222]

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[@NorthirBorimel]

Tubalcain, Thought it was funny you said no one would need to do this same project, but i actually do need to so im thrilled you posted this. I have a Seneca Falls Star Lathe that i need to repair several parts on, and this happens to be one :)

[@mrpete222]

Thanks for watching

[@FredMiller]

I also have a "Star". At some point earlier in life it was actually a treadle foot powered lathe. My Star still holds .001 or better all day. I live about 75 miles from where it was manufactured in Upstate New York...

[@dernolddodge]

I wish I had your knowledge and skill. I haven’t had any training but enjoy working on my lathe. Your videos have helped me a lot.

[@mrpete222]

Thanks for watching

[@pjhalchemy]

Really enjoyed this mini series Mr. Pete. Masterfully thought out, edited and executed, imho. Thanks for all you do to share your time, wisdom and experience...it pays off for everyone in so many ways. ~PJ

[@mrpete222]

Thank you very much for such a kind & encouraging comment

[@russtuff]

Your videos, are always a treat to enjoy.

[@mrpete222]

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[@MakinSumthinFromNuthin]

Great job on the casting and part Lyle 👍🏼

[@mrpete222]

Thanks for watching!!

[@bertjankosters]

You're not just Mr. Pete, but even more MASTER Pete!

[@mrpete222]

Thanks 😀

[@noakeswalker]

Nice result - getting the old and the new dovetails to not bind against each other is some achievement - the motion looked pretty good...thumbs up from the UK

[@mrpete222]

Thanks for watching!!

[@jerrycur]

Great job Mr. Pete. That gives me way too many ideas for this late at night. Thanks for all the videos and ideas.

[@mrpete222]

Thanks for watching

[@johncampbell-lp2cl]

Very nice job as always Lyle!!

[@ellieprice3396]

"I can forget it in thirty seconds; I've already forgotten it!" What a great video; now I need to see if there's any possibility of making one of these for my 12 x 36 Jet lathe.

[@mrpete222]

Thanks for watching!!

[@1musicsearcher]

You’re right. I’ll never make a taper attachment for my lathe but it sure was fun watching you make one for yours. Thanks.

[@mrpete222]

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[@MyHeap]

Wonderful project to watch from beginning to end. Thank you Mr. Pete.
Joe

[@mrpete222]

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[@MrUbiquitousTech]

That looks great Mr. Pete! Thanks for sharing with us!

[@mrpete222]

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[@Dobbo2958]

Great video Mr Pete. Thank you so much for your time. Wishing you the very best to you and your family from the Midlands England... Mark

[@mrpete222]

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[@larrywalker3137]

I always enjoy watching your videos I've never done no machinist work but I do have watch you do yours and I enjoy it

[@mrpete222]

Thanks for watching!!

[@DonDegidio]

Hi Lyle,
Fine video. Always a joy watching your videos.

[@mrpete222]

Thanks for watching!!

[@Cws351]

Outstanding, just to know what you have forgotten. Thanks for committing you mind to permanent public access. A true gift to us all. Cws

[@mrpete222]

Thanks for watching!!

[@alantownsend5468]

Awesome video! Very encouraging to see you make a mistake; thanks for including it!

[@JunkMikesWorld]

I enjoyed it! I do have to build a taper attachment for my 1903 20" American Tool Works lathe. Very helpful!

[@Engineerd3d]

Thank you for that Mr Pete. You showed me how the original logan taper attachment works. I have it on my 825 and need to clean it up and put it in.

[@mrpete222]

Thanks for watching

[@tonyerwin9843]

Thanks for the video Mr Pete. I first discovered your channel when I was setting up my scrap metal foundry and learning how to make parts. Keep up the good work!

[@mrpete222]

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[@DAKOTANSHELBY]

Enjoyed finding your video first thing this Sunday morning from Greater Chicagoland!

[@mrpete222]

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[@johnstrange6799]

Fantastic project, and expeditiously relayed as well. Thank you for sharing it.

[@mrpete222]

Thanks for watching!!

[@1rudymartin]

Thank you, Pete, I've just applied this to a cheap X Y vice and it's fantastic thanks you're a real engineer .Regards. Rudy.

[@mrpete222]

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[@DanyforestStudios]

Lovely piece of craftsmanship. A pleasure to watch. Thanks

[@mrpete222]

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[@mrpete222]

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[@davegardiner3486]

This is particularly excellent and useful. Thank you Sir. From the UK

[@mrpete222]

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[@kandkmotorsports]

What a test of skills! Great video! Always love your humor :)

[@mrpete222]

Thanks for watching!!

[@georgespangler1517]

So professional Pete with all the dovetail cutting,, l made a taper jig for my Logan with 3/4 bar stock with bushings and bolted it to center of chip cover works fine for my needs,, but your's is bad ass

[@michaelclark2840]

Great video Mr Pete. I especially liked the adjustable parallels. I hadn't seen those before.
Cheers Michael

[@mrpete222]

Thanks for watching

[@nettyvoyager6336]

nice very well thought out excellent result

[@mrpete222]

Thanks for watching!!

[@Cavemannspace]

Oh, I think there will be many who will benefit from making their own taper attachment and will use ideas and procedures seen on your two videos. Having a second chance casting really takes the pressure off, but I really din't think that you needed it to begin with. You could probably auction that extra casting of someone else with a Logan lathe. Nice work on the job, as usual and another great instructional video we have come to enjoy, like the rest here.

[@mrpete222]

Thanks for watching!! --I wasted my time making that extra. But it takes the pressure off.

[@edwardburgess8440]

Much enjoyed project we all must have learned something once again. Thank you.

[@mrpete222]

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[@GaryTruesdale]

Wow! Excellent work Sir!

[@mrpete222]

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[@iamawelder]

Mr. Pete,
Where were you in 1977, when I had my first metal shop class in junior high? Billy Turner was my high school metal shop teacher. I miss that man.

[@mrpete222]

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[@veganadventure5282]

Very good! Can't wait for the next one.

[@mrpete222]

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[@dale436]

Cool project Mr. Pete! I really need my own fair weather foundry!

[@mrpete222]

get one!

[@Vladviking]

aww Mr. Pete I might actually make one myself. Since I got fired up and have the time I built what it takes too do casting now. Thanks to you and some others

[@mrpete222]

Great--make one

[@mikeysgarage3697]

Excellent little project.

[@mrpete222]

Thanks for watching!!

[@genial6589]

Great work with wonderful fit!

[@mrpete222]

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[@mikebutcher1759]

You are an engineering artist! Mike from Devon, England

[@mrpete222]

Thank you VERY much

[@jefferyjohnson5421]

Great video. Thanks Mr. Peterson

[@mrpete222]

Thanks for watching!!

[@dougankrum3328]

..Nice job....I had a job milling aluminum extrusions for 4 years, for accuracy I always kept the quill all the way up and locked, then made my adjustments with the knee....very good for repeatability....

[@mrpete222]

good point

[@TractorWrangler01]

Over 1300 views and under 200 likes? Come on people dont be lazy... hit the like button for gosh sakes...

[@mrpete222]

THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT!!

[@dhamma58]

I watch a lot of you-tubers and have noticed the watches and likes....it seems that anyone with a ratio of 10% or better is doing quite well. That is to say that if so many were not lazy gits, ratios all around would be higher. One meager click.....

[@skooterfd]

As usual a great job & video, thanks!!!

[@mrpete222]

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[@machiningbasics1729]

This was very impressive mr p !!!

[@mrpete222]

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[@advance9572]

Great video Mr Pete.

[@mrpete222]

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[@Jim-ie6uf]

Beautiful work.

[@mrpete222]

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[@DonCheke]

Nice job on the attachment!

[@mrpete222]

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[@commando340]

very good job. i bought a taper attachment for my Atlas 12X36 but it was missing one part, which i made. works good now.

[@mrpete222]

Good job

[@christurley391]

Nice piece of work.

[@mrpete222]

Thanks for watching!!

[@bobfuller9759]

Excellent! Great Video

[@mrpete222]

Thanks for watching!!

[@gregfeneis609]

Nice work, Mr. Pete!
You've made me a fan of casting so much so that I have subscribed to various other casting channels, like sandrammer and Fair Weather Foundry and such.
I just wish you had video of casting this taper bracket, making the pattern, etc.

[@mrpete222]

Glad I made you a fan. I considered that--but no one watches my foundry stuff

[@not2fast4u2c]

You get an A + on this project !!!

[@mrpete222]

THANKS!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@phooesnax]

Great great job. Always very good but this one was really great. Still say leave it in place and let it float.
Jim

[@mrpete222]

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[@ronpeck3226]

Thanks again Lyle! I think you would be amazed at how many of your followers have executed projects using your videos.Give me a thumbs up if you have. Personally, I have made two enlarged cross feed dials using your 100 tooth saw blade set up. 3 replacement gears. And I have used a ton of your demos to execute other projects. Thanks again! If, that casting is available I am interested.

[@mrpete222]

Thanks for watching!!--so glad you made the projects

[@mikenixon9164]

Very nice work

[@mrpete222]

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[@kevinboyer8678]

you are teaching me alot thanks sir

[@mrpete222]

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[@russelallen5342]

Great, Thanks Mr. Pete!

[@mrpete222]

Thanks for watching!!

[@jamesreed6121]

Another great video! I've cut dovetails on my HF mini mill and they were "okay". I think if I use your method of setting up and measuring that future projects will do much better. Thanks a bunch.

[@mrpete222]

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[@jaydee123ish]

Pretty cool great video on how to do it

[@mrpete222]

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[@dougrundell947]

Good vid, Mr. Pete.

[@mrpete222]

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[@billcodey1430]

I enjoyed it greatly.

[@mrpete222]

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[@meduffer]

That was fun! Thank you.

[@mrpete222]

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[@ExStaticBass]

You might be interesting in getting in touch with "This Old Tony" as he did a video recently about this sort of thing. You see his lathe doesn't even have the bits that clamp on to the bed and he might find this useful. I'm sure he would appreciate any advice for making one that you could impart to him. I also think you might enjoy the humor in his content. I know I do. Either way it's good for some laughs and manages to be rather informative at the same time. It's something that a lot of us have come to call "edutainment" in that it's both entertaining and educational. He's a pretty good guy and deserves a break, but preferably not in the parts he's trying to make though. All jokes aside I do sincerely love his channel as much as I do yours. Thanks for all the knowledge Lyle.

[@mrpete222]

+IMG_1264.JPGExStatic Bass yes I like to watch old Tonys videos

[@milesthom3201]

Great! I was inspired by this.

[@mrpete222]

+Miles Thom thanks

[@KG-yn9qi]

Thank you sir for your time

[@mrpete222]

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[@componenx]

I don't even have a partial taper attachment for my Logan 825; Now I'm thinking I should just build one!

[@RRINTHESHOP]

Nice sure worked great.

[@mrpete222]

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[@elcheapo5302]

If you need an obsolete part for a machine that hasn't been made in a generation, you're out of luck. Unless you're Mr. Pete. Well done, sir.

[@mrpete222]

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[@rickystone4137]

Good work sir

[@mrpete222]

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[@bossecarlberg]

Very interesting Tanks for a good video.

[@mrpete222]

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[@greaser5691]

Very interesting!

[@mrpete222]

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[@Opinionator52]

Anyone worrying about trying this can be far less worried thanks to your excellent video! :o)
O,,,

[@mrpete222]

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[@elsdp-4560]

THANK YOU...for sharing.

[@mrpete222]

Thanks for watching!! & loyalty

[@marekw5276]

Very enjoyable...

[@mrpete222]

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[@73superglide62]

WELL DONE

[@mrpete222]

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[@dineshmk250]

excellent work mrpete ... it take a lot of time for this precise work right

[@mrpete222]

YES-Thanks for watching!!

[@eddiekawecki2510]

Nice! That was a great 2 part series. How about now taking the part you just made and think about making one on the 3D printer using a material that would hold up to the job. I'm starting to see some making replacement parts with a 3D printer for lathes, like the thread dial for a SB and selling at a reasonable profit. Thanks, Ed K. Cleve. Oh.

[@mrpete222]

I don't think the plastic is durable enough

[@eddiekawecki2510]

Could be, but I watched one video where they made propellers for a 15hp boat motor out of 5 different materials and tested them both in a tank and also running the inflatable and was surprised how well 2 of the compounds held up, one of the best being a compound comprised of wood mixed in. Thanks again.

[@kevinwillis9126]

Thanks for sharing sir....

[@mrpete222]

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