compare to South Bends or Atlas lathes?
3.3.. Logan lathes and South Bend lathes are comparable tools. South Bend had a larger line of lathes than Logan, so there are some models of South Bend lathes that have no parallel in the Logan line. But for lathes of the same weight and size, they are comparable. Atlas and Craftsman lathes were significantly lighter duty than Logan or South Bend lathes. For an objective description of lathes of various manufactures, read: http://www.lathes.co.