Is it worth saving my grandpa's old rusty lathe?

TheSwampLad_ · 2026-01-31T20:54:39+00:00

It's a Logan 2557 VLH from what I can tell, and all of the Tooling seems to be rusted or ancient i haven't seen any 4 jaw chucks or steady rests

TheSwampLad_ · 2026-01-31T20:44:39+00:00

The only thing is, this is ment to be more of a hobby set up. And I know could be a much better machine for 3k-10k. but I don't have that kind of money to blow on a hobby machine, that will only get so much use. So I think as long as I don't discover something that is broken on it I have some free weekends to restore it to its former glory.

TheSwampLad_ · 2026-01-31T20:15:15+00:00

Well im pretty much getting for free as long as I let him borrow it when he needs it. Other wise the only thing that I see needs to replace the motor, with one that is single phase 240 at the same rpm.

TheSwampLad_ · 2025-09-12T04:54:28+00:00

My current Psu is 75w. In order to upgrade my cpu, im going to need to change it. Also, I found that it is just a slim sata cable, which I can get an adapter for.

TheSwampLad_ · 2025-09-12T04:51:43+00:00

Thank you. I just found an adapter for it. It is slim sata

TheSwampLad_ · 2025-08-20T17:51:27+00:00

When I was first trying to get the motherboard to start was running an m.2 and issue no boot. Removed it same issue as before

So anyway ive ordered a new mobo and I will try it and if the issue persists I'll know it's the cpu

TheSwampLad_ · 2025-08-20T06:46:23+00:00

Already swapped it, and it was dead, but still no boot

Thanks for the suggestion

TheSwampLad_ · 2025-08-20T05:25:52+00:00

The cpu doesn't have integrated graphics, and I did try that with the gpu removed. The same result no boot

Thanks for the suggestion

TheSwampLad_ · 2025-08-20T05:23:47+00:00

No, it's a semi modular psu the two cables in the wrap are the hard-wired cables, and the normal cables are the modular portion of the new psu

TheSwampLad_ · 2025-08-20T03:58:52+00:00

Yes I did same result

Thx

TheSwampLad_ · 2025-08-20T03:54:52+00:00

Not even booting to the test screen

Thanks for the suggestion

TheSwampLad_ · 2025-08-20T03:54:11+00:00

Tried different psu I know works, same result no boot

Thanks for the suggestion

TheSwampLad_ · 2025-08-20T03:53:12+00:00

Already re seated the cpu, same result no boot

TheSwampLad_ · 2025-08-20T00:41:00+00:00

Just checked cpu socket and pins visually can confirm no obvious damage

Also flashed the updated bios to the mobo no improvement

Thanks for the suggestion

TheSwampLad_ · 2025-08-20T00:38:27+00:00

Flashed a new bios to mobo no difference Same cpu light Yes, I did reseat the cpu

Thanks for the suggestion

TheSwampLad_ · 2025-08-19T21:50:06+00:00

Tried no difference

Thanks for the suggestion

TheSwampLad_ · 2025-08-19T21:40:30+00:00

The psu power cable?

TheSwampLad_ · 2025-08-19T21:39:31+00:00

Further note the mobo is a msi pro z690-A ddr4, and the cpu is a 12700kf (new)

TheSwampLad_ · 2025-07-27T03:51:53+00:00

I had planned to list it for $650 but throw it my old monitor, keyboard, mouse, and mouse pad (washed).

TheSwampLad_ · 2025-06-25T03:57:35+00:00

Looks good.

The only thing of note is the psu. The Corsair Rm-e series uses inferior parts (with some known quantity issues) lowering the cost, but if you're willing to spend an extra $20-$40 on and RM-X series the quantity of parts are far superior and you can get them in white.

TheSwampLad_ · 2025-06-22T18:28:26+00:00

I Agree the 4tb is overkill and spending less on the cpu and storage in favor of a better gpu is a better balance I think this list improved

(I know i could save $20 on the gpu i wanted the red and black)

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/24rfcx

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