Thought I better join up here as I understand the CVA is basically a Monarch clone?
I have been after a nice toolroom lathe for years.
I have a lovely old Colchester Triumph Roundhead which hardly has any wear. Can turn within a few tenths all day and I have even achieved a micron on a good day which is incredible. Will never get rid of it but been hankering for something different.
The CVA I have just bought is pretty well equipped. Comes with 3 and 4 jaw chucks. A faceplate. A bull nose collet chuck and collets. And wait for it. BOTH steadies! I understand they are pretty rare as they are identical to the Monarch ones.
The machine dates to 1957 and apparently has very little wear. We shall see. Not collecting it until the 7th of November. Seller sounds very genuine.
Really excited to see if these machines are as good as they say.
I have been after a nice toolroom lathe for years.
I have a lovely old Colchester Triumph Roundhead which hardly has any wear. Can turn within a few tenths all day and I have even achieved a micron on a good day which is incredible. Will never get rid of it but been hankering for something different.
The CVA I have just bought is pretty well equipped. Comes with 3 and 4 jaw chucks. A faceplate. A bull nose collet chuck and collets. And wait for it. BOTH steadies! I understand they are pretty rare as they are identical to the Monarch ones.
The machine dates to 1957 and apparently has very little wear. We shall see. Not collecting it until the 7th of November. Seller sounds very genuine.
Really excited to see if these machines are as good as they say.