texasgeartrain
Titanium
- Joined
- Feb 23, 2016
- Location
- Houston, TX
Decided to upgrade to a gear head lathe. Looking around a bit, I took a shot on Monarch Series 61. I got it from HGR Industrial Surplus in Ohio and shipped to Texas. A bit of a gamble, as I didn't personally inspect the machine. With the cost fairly reasonable and the pics available, thought I'd give it a go.
Catalogue Size 16", actual swing 18.5" 54" between centers.
Serial 41834, Build date 8-1956

Note the black tape on cabinet door of tail stock side base, funny story. . .
Of the 3 or 4 lathes I was considering, this seemed in best condition from the pics. Other deciding factors: One, the Aloris wedge style tool post, some value by itself, but was guessing it was a CA size, and I'm already set up for CA currently. Two, the taper attachment was complete, and had bed clamp.

Catalogue Size 16", actual swing 18.5" 54" between centers.
Serial 41834, Build date 8-1956

Note the black tape on cabinet door of tail stock side base, funny story. . .
Of the 3 or 4 lathes I was considering, this seemed in best condition from the pics. Other deciding factors: One, the Aloris wedge style tool post, some value by itself, but was guessing it was a CA size, and I'm already set up for CA currently. Two, the taper attachment was complete, and had bed clamp.



