Long time lurker, first time poster, etc... in a pinch and need some timely advice. i am a glass worker, specialize in difficult or complex commission work and have a little machine/welding/fab room for making special tools or equipment i need from time to time. the nice machinist upstairs sadly passed away and his equipment went up for auction. got some small stuff and didnt think i would bid on big stuff but i put in a bid or two on the monarch 10ee before i got priced out. couple days later the auctioneer called me, turns out the buyer flaked. he eventually offers it to me for $1000+the 16% fee. and he'll throw in the move to my shop in the back. Now, I already have a 10"x30" import lathe that works ok but I have a healthy respect for old american equipment as i spend most of my time working on a 1942 litton glass lathe(all original except motor). dont mind a bit of a project but space is a concern and it cant drag on forever or cost outrageous sums.
soooooo....
Do I pull the trigger? talk him down? here are the details as i have them. i can inspect again tomorrow but then its time to $#@! or get off the pot
-s/n41900
-Waid is in there but appears to be disconnected
-appears to have a 3 phase dc drive
-was unable to get the spindle going. i am trying to get in touch with the sons of the owner to see what they might know. i have been told it runs before but havent seen it actually turn. switch under dro appears to be powered, it hums when on, but cant get more than a tiny twitch out of the spindle
-has a dro, cant tell if its functional. hopefully the sons will know
-plenty of wear on the saddle, rounded corners
-lots of backlash on the saddle and the tail stock but both move quite smoothly through almost entire range
-ways have a few dings but not too bad
-cross is good, compound moves like its got sand in it
-comes with no tooling except a 6 jaw chuck
-spindle turns smoothly with no noticeable noise
Thanks very much for any input!
soooooo....
Do I pull the trigger? talk him down? here are the details as i have them. i can inspect again tomorrow but then its time to $#@! or get off the pot
-s/n41900
-Waid is in there but appears to be disconnected
-appears to have a 3 phase dc drive
-was unable to get the spindle going. i am trying to get in touch with the sons of the owner to see what they might know. i have been told it runs before but havent seen it actually turn. switch under dro appears to be powered, it hums when on, but cant get more than a tiny twitch out of the spindle
-has a dro, cant tell if its functional. hopefully the sons will know
-plenty of wear on the saddle, rounded corners
-lots of backlash on the saddle and the tail stock but both move quite smoothly through almost entire range
-ways have a few dings but not too bad
-cross is good, compound moves like its got sand in it
-comes with no tooling except a 6 jaw chuck
-spindle turns smoothly with no noticeable noise
Thanks very much for any input!