Cedge
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I'm going to look at a couple of lathes this coming week. I've been offered a Hardinge HLV-BK which is the earlier narrow bed version. Ways might need regrinding on this machine. This one is almost converted over to solid state controls but has everything to put it back original. Comes with a 3 jaw chuck, a taper attachment, Aloris QCTP and some collets. Weighs in at about 1250 pounds
I'll have to factor all that into the equation and will I know a lot more after seeing it.
The other is a running US Navy issue Monarch 10 EE 3 hp from about 1942 or 43. This one is a pretty decent looking machine, but I'll need to look it over a bit closer. Still need to find out how much tooling come with this one. Weighs in around 3500 - 4000 pounds.
Both could probably be rewound or have the motors swapped out for 220 volt single phase although I'm also considering a phase converter. Would have to have either one of them rigged into position, so weight ain't an issue. Both machines are offered for similar prices.
Without starting a lathe war, any opinions on which one would be best for home shop use? Pros, cons and things to look out for are welcome but let's keep things civil.
Steve
I'll have to factor all that into the equation and will I know a lot more after seeing it.
The other is a running US Navy issue Monarch 10 EE 3 hp from about 1942 or 43. This one is a pretty decent looking machine, but I'll need to look it over a bit closer. Still need to find out how much tooling come with this one. Weighs in around 3500 - 4000 pounds.
Both could probably be rewound or have the motors swapped out for 220 volt single phase although I'm also considering a phase converter. Would have to have either one of them rigged into position, so weight ain't an issue. Both machines are offered for similar prices.
Without starting a lathe war, any opinions on which one would be best for home shop use? Pros, cons and things to look out for are welcome but let's keep things civil.
Steve