Honest hon, the 10EE just followed me home

ariyama · Jan 28, 2017

I looked in the rear view mirror and there it was. A 1990 10EE. Well, since I just happened to be in Houston at the time, and Steve Watkins' place was near by, I figured I might as well drop it off there the the avanced scraping class Rich King is teaching there in a couple weeks.

First thing Monday morning I'll order a manual for it from Monarch.

More pictures later.

Andy

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old_dave · Jan 28, 2017

Nice going! And an inch-metric machine besides. Look forward to more pictures plus details (drive type, original owner).
David

rbdjr59 · Jan 28, 2017

I wanted that 610 that was next to it but somebody else wanted it more. They were both nice machines.

rotarySMP · Jan 28, 2017

Hate to think what that cost new in 1990! Lucky you.
Mark

triumph406 · Jan 28, 2017

A lathe (takasawa tsl-800) is following me home next week, I made the mistake of telling my wife.......about came unglued, I should learn what she doesn't know about, is best for both of us.

dcsipo · Jan 28, 2017

ariyama said:
I looked in the rear view mirror and there it was. A 1990 10EE. Well, since I just happened to be in Houston at the time, and Steve Watkins' place was near by, I figured I might as well drop it off there the the avanced scraping class Rich King is teaching there in a couple weeks.

First thing Monday morning I'll order a manual for it from Monarch.

More pictures later.

Andy

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Someone had a special on Grizzly Green paint

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Nice machine.

dee
;-D

220swift · Jan 28, 2017

Andy

Nice looking machine. As far a 10EE's go that's a near new.

Any idea what type of drive system she has?
Looking forward to more pictures.

Hal

Steve in SoCal · Jan 28, 2017

dcsipo said:
Someone had a special on Grizzly Green paint .

Nice machine.

dee
;-D

Nope,

That is original Monarch green, Grizzly just corrupted it :ack2:

Steve

ShawFab · Jan 28, 2017

triumph406 said:
A lathe (takasawa tsl-800) is following me home next week, I made the mistake of telling my wife.......about cam unglued, I should learn what she doesn't know about, is best for both of us.

I hesitate to like this for fear my wife may see it and start asking questions I don't want to answer. "Oh that, I had it for years!" Has been my go to for a long time. She hasn't smothered me with a pillow in my sleep yet so I figure if it ain't broke......

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ariyama · Jan 28, 2017

old_dave said:
Nice going! And an inch-metric machine besides. Look forward to more pictures plus details (drive type, original owner).
David

Thanks. I'll ask Monarch for any history they have on it. I'll post pictures of the control panel. I have not had a chance to open it up yet. That will be in a couple weeks in the class.

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ariyama · Jan 28, 2017

rbdjr59 said:
I wanted that 610 that was next to it but somebody else wanted it more. They were both nice machines.

It's a good thing I don't have space, otherwise I might have bit on it too. I've got more than enough on my plate already.

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ariyama · Jan 28, 2017

triumph406 said:
A lathe (takasawa tsl-800) is following me home next week, I made the mistake of telling my wife.......about cam unglued, I should learn what she doesn't know about, is best for both of us.

My wife is pretty tolerant. She does worry about finances. My rationalization is that these things hold their value pretty well. With a bit of sweat equity I ( more like my wife or son ) can get close to what I payed for it. The lathe will easily outlast me.

This guy is a bit big for me to seek into the garage.

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ariyama · Jan 28, 2017

Some more pictures, starting with the electonics:

I was sure I had a picture of the electrical spec plate, but I don't. It's setup for 480 volts. Looks like it's a 5hp DC motor. Not sure.

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Monarchist · Jan 28, 2017

triumph406 said:
A lathe (takasawa tsl-800) is following me home next week, I made the mistake of telling my wife.......about came unglued, I should learn what she doesn't know about, is best for both of us.

Only argument as works for me is "It keeps me out of pubs and brothels".

So far, She's been good with that..

Age, however, is gradually weakening the argument to where She'll soon just laugh at the possibility...

Bill

dcsipo · Jan 28, 2017

Steve in SoCal said:
Nope,

That is original Monarch green, Grizzly just corrupted it

Steve

looking at this

one might think it was re-painted

dee
;-D

old_dave · Jan 28, 2017

ariyama said:
Some more pictures, starting with the electonics:

I was sure I had a picture of the electrical spec plate, but I don't. It's setup for 480 volts. Looks like it's a 5hp DC motor. Not sure.

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Thank you very much for the picture of the electronics. The 10EE history I have indicates Monarch went to the all solid state drive (eliminating the three thyratron tubes of the "module drive")in 1984. The 5 H.P. motor remained standard.

David

WILLEO6709 · Jan 28, 2017

a 10ee that new should not need much scraping......you may want a backup plan.

Monarchist · Jan 28, 2017

ariyama said:
Some more pictures, starting with the electonics:

I was sure I had a picture of the electrical spec plate, but I don't. It's setup for 480 volts. Looks like it's a 5hp DC motor. Not sure.

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That does NOT look to me to be Monarch's work, nor that of a DoD rebuilder.

See if that black heat-sinked critter isn't a KBRG-240D or KBRG-255D 180 VDC KB-Penta DC Drive for starters.

If so, you can improve on that.

There's a 5 HP GE KinaMatic former modular in-work as we speak, PM thread planned on it 'shortly', progress shared with you by email in the meanwhile if you care to.

Bill

morsetaper2 · Jan 28, 2017

Its not often you see one that new. I am always interested in hearing the machines history. Monarch should be able to tell you who it was orig sold to. Where/how did you end up with it? Tell us those details in the meantime.

Nice machine!

ariyama said:

I looked in the rear view mirror and there it was. A 1990 10EE. Well, since I just happened to be in Houston at the time, and Steve Watkins' place was near by, I figured I might as well drop it off there the the avanced scraping class Rich King is teaching there in a couple weeks.

First thing Monday morning I'll order a manual for it from Monarch.

More pictures later.

Andy

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Impractical · Jan 28, 2017

That doesn't look like a very professional wiring job. Based on Monarch's reputation for building top-notch stuff, I'd guess this one has been rewired since it left the factory. For example, the wiring on the transformers is not pro work. The fork terminals are the wrong size, the wires are routed in a haphazard way, and you can tell they used a cheap crimper - not a ratcheting type crimper like most professionals use. There's also the burnt stuff on the left-hand side of the enclosure, and the main power fuses don't match, suggesting at least one has been replaced. Based on all of that, I'd say some kind of major oh-shit moment occurred somewhere along the line, and was rectified by someone not well versed in aesthetically pleasing industrial control wiring techniques.

I'm not trying to knock your new machine - I wish mine was that nice. Just pointing the wiring out in case you run into some issues down the road. It may work like a champ, but I'd proceed with some suspicion.

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