Monarch 10EE lathe

trg-s338 · 2006-10-05T07:08:30+00:00

I am considering the purchase of a used and abused Monarch 10EE lathe for restoration. In gathering the pertinent considerations for this project, I wonder if some comments can be extended my way to give me perspective on what I might be getting into. Generally speaking, I would think that at worst, the bedways would be worn out and I might have to have them reground. What is the cost of that job and are there any reputable companies in LA that do good work? I may need to replace the spindle bearings if out of tolerance. I would probably forsake the hydraulic drive and use 3 phase motor with VFD to power it. Paint restoration of course. This would be a no rush project for the long term, the idea being to learn and keep, the last lathe I purchase if I'm lucky. What do you think, am I dreaming? I had recently purchased a Sheldon 12 inch shaper. I thought about picking it up by trailer and using a pallet jack to move it around and get it to my garage. Any suggestions on that? Most times I've posted, I have had some people with harsh opinions. I do not mind, I extract the most useful advise and use it as intended so bring on the comments please.

Oct 05, 2006 Last reply: 3 years ago 25 Replies

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Bob La Londe 3 years ago

Interesting, "In early 2021, Hardinge moved the manufacture of our Bridgeport® Vertical Machining Centers and Hardinge® CNC Lathes from Taiwan to Elmira, NY. This move allowed us to consolidate product development, supply chain, and assembly operations for Hardinge’s Americas and Europe turning and milling business to a single U.S.-based location."

I had heard Hardinge had been off shored. It looks like they moved back. I noticed the quote only refers to their CNC machines. Not the rest of their product line.

Where as I think Monarch has never been off shored.

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Richard Smith 3 years ago

FWIW I know the fellow who provides that website, and I am only about 3 miles from where he is based at this moment.

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Jim Wilkins 3 years ago

FWIW I know the fellow who provides that website, and I am only about 3 miles from where he is based at this moment.

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He's done a very impressive and thorough job with that website. I'm the person who recently asked him if he could identify what appears to be a small precision lathe headstock with a "Burnerd" chuck, then I caught RSV and didn't respond for his request for photos until I recovered.

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Richard Smith 3 years ago

Did you send your apologies? I could drop-by and mention you if you want...

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Jim Wilkins 3 years ago

Did you send your apologies? I could drop-by and mention you if you want...

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That's OK, the origin of the part isn't important unless it turns out to be valuable for someone else's restoration project. I was hoping he could immediately identify it by its unusual 7/8" - 38 TPI chuck mounting thread and not need to waste time researching it. The 38 TPI thread gauge fits better than the nearest metric ones. I don't even know that it's a lathe headstock versus an accessory.

I planned to adapt it to my Sears AA lathe, or else turn a stiffer solid spindle for the AA. After I acquired a South Bend the little lathe has served only for high speed polishing and drilling small deep grease holes in axles. jsw

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Richard Smith 3 years ago

I called by and passed on your thanks.

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