It appears that, over time, Monarch changed the finish and/or material on the decorative vertical strips on the various covers. I see some photos where they are painted the same as the rest of the lathe. However, some have brightly polished strips. Are they polished aluminum or plated steel?
I have also seen references to the covers being aluminum, while others refer to cast iron.
In what years of the 10EE production did Monarch use which material and finish on the strips and covers? Did they ever use a contrasting paint color on the strips?
For those people who have done a complete repaint job, how did you finish your strips? What do you think looks best?
On mine (33309, 11/1950), the covers are cast iron and the vertical strips are steel (cast iron?), painted the same gray as the covers.
Alan
I have also seen references to the covers being aluminum, while others refer to cast iron.
In what years of the 10EE production did Monarch use which material and finish on the strips and covers? Did they ever use a contrasting paint color on the strips?
For those people who have done a complete repaint job, how did you finish your strips? What do you think looks best?
On mine (33309, 11/1950), the covers are cast iron and the vertical strips are steel (cast iron?), painted the same gray as the covers.
Alan