Hi, I'm new to PM, long time listener, first time caller...
I'm thinking of buying an old Monarch lathe, but I have a few reservations:
1) It's a 1936, no hardened beds
2) Top spindle speed is 567
3) a big gap (by design?) on the far bed. this is the most concerning (see pic)
4) a lot of backlash on the compound
I could not see it running, because it is in storage, the guy wants $3k
Also, there is large handle at the back of the lathe, does anyone know what this is for?
thank you very much in advanced for all your input.
Mel
I'm thinking of buying an old Monarch lathe, but I have a few reservations:
1) It's a 1936, no hardened beds
2) Top spindle speed is 567
3) a big gap (by design?) on the far bed. this is the most concerning (see pic)
4) a lot of backlash on the compound
I could not see it running, because it is in storage, the guy wants $3k
Also, there is large handle at the back of the lathe, does anyone know what this is for?
thank you very much in advanced for all your input.
Mel