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<blockquote data-quote="Trickymissfit" data-source="post: 545136" data-attributes="member: 25383"><p>you can cut most small stuff in anysize lathe, but you can't cut big stuff in a little lathe. A Monarch tool lathe is a beast for sure, but keep in mind they made then all the way down to 12"x42" to at least 30"x120". Their spindle bearing line is probably 2x over built, and the quality of the cuts show it. If your looking at Monarchs, then the Double E is what you want. They are without question one of the single most accurate lathes ever built, and often can be bought rather cheap. Just be sure to get a solid state drive machine! I rebuilt one that was tubed once, and te replacement drive was only good for .025" cuts in steel. But it was a solid .0003" machine with little effort. Check the Navy surplus auctions, as they bought hundreds of them for use on ships.</p><p> </p><p>Older machines have better frames under them, and most of the newer frames leave a lot to be desired. If I were looking for a good used lathe to put in my garage, I think I'd start with a Southbend (8" or 10") that has the flame hardened ways.. Then rebuild it piece by piece as time allows. They are pretty easy to convert over to 220vt single phase. </p><p>gary</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Trickymissfit, post: 545136, member: 25383"] you can cut most small stuff in anysize lathe, but you can't cut big stuff in a little lathe. A Monarch tool lathe is a beast for sure, but keep in mind they made then all the way down to 12"x42" to at least 30"x120". Their spindle bearing line is probably 2x over built, and the quality of the cuts show it. If your looking at Monarchs, then the Double E is what you want. They are without question one of the single most accurate lathes ever built, and often can be bought rather cheap. Just be sure to get a solid state drive machine! I rebuilt one that was tubed once, and te replacement drive was only good for .025" cuts in steel. But it was a solid .0003" machine with little effort. Check the Navy surplus auctions, as they bought hundreds of them for use on ships. Older machines have better frames under them, and most of the newer frames leave a lot to be desired. If I were looking for a good used lathe to put in my garage, I think I'd start with a Southbend (8" or 10") that has the flame hardened ways.. Then rebuild it piece by piece as time allows. They are pretty easy to convert over to 220vt single phase. gary [/QUOTE]
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