mega arc 5040dd
Aluminum
- Joined
- Apr 17, 2012
- Location
- Saskatchewan, Canada
Long story short I found an old Monarch lathe I believe is pre 1912. He wanted far more than it was worth when I first talked to him a couple weeks ago. He contacted me last night and told me I could have it if I came and got it soon (by Sunday) My question is is it worth it? Are these older once any good? Are they worth saving? Its a 3 1/2 hour drive one way for me to go get it and I only have a half tone truck so would need to rent a trailer to bring it home. he sent me another picture that shows it has a large 4 jaw chuck as well as a face plate and steady rest and change gears for it. Though I don't know if it is a full set of change gears. Where I live lathes and mills don't come up for sale to often and when they do they are worth a fair bit. Just to give you an idea cleaned up and in working condition this would normal go for between $1000 - $1500 in my area. If it was closer I wouldn't think twice about it but its a lot of work and I have very limited space.
What are your guys thoughts? I know people really like the more modern monarchs.
What are your guys thoughts? I know people really like the more modern monarchs.