Monarch Dauber, Dobber, Tail Stock Hole 1/2" diameter

So a thread came up with questions of unknown holes on a Monarch CY. I own a 1943 16CY and my ears perked up.

One of the mystery holes was the 1/2" hole on top of the tail stock.


This picture taken from this thread Monarch Mysteries - what are these holes for

So, being a hobbiest machinist, it was interesting to hear this hole is for a Dauber. Read the thread above to get the whole story.

Of course I need to have a dauber on my lathe, so I contacted a gentleman that makes daubers for other lathes and asked if he could make a dauber for a Monarch, 1/2" diameter well.

Tim Q of Alisam Engineering found these pictures on PM forum. Looks good to me.




Sketch from this Thread https://www.practicalmachinist.com/vb/monarch-lathes/10ee-dauber-sketch-245367/#post1797770

He is on eBay and is going to look into a batch.

I'll let you know if/when they are available.

If you happen to have an actual dauber for a Monarch CY, or have more information, please don't hesitate to respond. I have given Tim Q Alisam Engineering the link to this thread. He is very busy so please don't nag him for any more information.

Seems like an easy enough project for someone with a lathe....

Agreed. Wish my lathe project was done so I can make parts for my lathe!~

WillWilly said:

Agreed. Wish my lathe project was done so I can make parts for my lathe!~

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For something that simple, if it was me and my lathe lacked power, I would make it by turning the spindle by hand... I've made bushings that way.