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<blockquote data-quote="Trickymissfit" data-source="post: 1008305" data-attributes="member: 25383"><p>.</p><p> </p><p>if by some slim chance you could lay your oily hands on a solid state drive 10EE (I know where to look by the way), your going to need 440 three phase electricity. The 10EE is without question the most accurate mass produced lathe ever, but folks that have them won't let them out of their sight. They're fairly easy to rebuild assuming the tail stock quill and bore are in good shape. </p><p> </p><p>I've rebuilt two Leblond Regal lathes with servo shift head stocks. Can be a real task if the apron is in bad shape, but still do able. The Monarch is easier. The electronic drive can be a bear, unless it's solid state. I personally prefer the tube drive, and somebody knowing what's going on can easily rebuild it. Neither one is for the amateur to attempt rebuilding. </p><p> </p><p>I like Colechesters and also think a lot of Clausings. Still both require three phase electricity. </p><p> </p><p>No matter what brand name you opt for, unless it's on a solid foundation; it will never cut strait. 75% of all hand lathes (CNC as well) are never installed correctly, so the never cut strait. Always try to find a lathe with a cast iron frame. Rest gets a lot harder, but can be done</p><p>gary</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Trickymissfit, post: 1008305, member: 25383"] . if by some slim chance you could lay your oily hands on a solid state drive 10EE (I know where to look by the way), your going to need 440 three phase electricity. The 10EE is without question the most accurate mass produced lathe ever, but folks that have them won't let them out of their sight. They're fairly easy to rebuild assuming the tail stock quill and bore are in good shape. I've rebuilt two Leblond Regal lathes with servo shift head stocks. Can be a real task if the apron is in bad shape, but still do able. The Monarch is easier. The electronic drive can be a bear, unless it's solid state. I personally prefer the tube drive, and somebody knowing what's going on can easily rebuild it. Neither one is for the amateur to attempt rebuilding. I like Colechesters and also think a lot of Clausings. Still both require three phase electricity. No matter what brand name you opt for, unless it's on a solid foundation; it will never cut strait. 75% of all hand lathes (CNC as well) are never installed correctly, so the never cut strait. Always try to find a lathe with a cast iron frame. Rest gets a lot harder, but can be done gary [/QUOTE]
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