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Let me preface by saying I`m a complete newb but grew up in my Dads machine shop. I hated that shop and everything about being a machinist. I guess I was just rebelling ? Ok, 45yrs plater and it`s all I can think about for the last few years. I eat, sleep and shyte machine shop. My shot at being as good as my father has passed but I`m having a great time as he teaches me the old school ways. I put together a small hobby shop of my own with a SB10k, Heavy 10 and small chinesium mill that i`m turning into a CNC. But my dream machine since starting this late bloomer saga has been a Monarch 10EE but I don`t know anything about them(neither does dad) and I`m not skilled enough to run one to It`s potential and they`re stupid expensive for something nice. Well that all changed. Received a call from my Pop saying his good friend had died and his wife gave us first pick over his shop equipment(another small hobby shop like mine). We went over yesterday to look through his shop with the idea of overpaying for a few items to help her out financially and there it stood a 1955-56? Monarch 10EE in beautiful condition with a fare amount of tooling. I want it, I must have it ! I know NOTHING about them other then I read the drive train is an electrical nightmare. I really don`t care about that because I have a 5hp DC motor with VFD to put in it`s place but I also don`t want this to turn into a $30,000 project. The wifes price tag ? to give her what we think it`s worth, this has turned into a moral issue, LOL..
What trouble spots do I need to look for ?
Was there any issues with certain years ?
What about the ways, what`s the best way to check them for ware(straight edge and feeler gauges with a light behind it) ? I was starting to get on dads nerves with all the questions so I decided to ask here..I can get a little excited even for a 49yr old..LOL
Any and all help will be appreciated.
Pics of the 10EE in a day or two.
Pics are of my new shop machines given to me by my dad...His shop is a little messy now that he`s in his 70s but I`ll get it cleaned up in no time ! I even get my Great Grandfather 1800s Garvey Lathe.....................The last 3 are of my toys..
I think I`m going to get rid of the Sidney, way to big for me and I need to make room for the Monarch . I can now freshen Pops LeBlond with new ways.
What trouble spots do I need to look for ?
Was there any issues with certain years ?
What about the ways, what`s the best way to check them for ware(straight edge and feeler gauges with a light behind it) ? I was starting to get on dads nerves with all the questions so I decided to ask here..I can get a little excited even for a 49yr old..LOL
Any and all help will be appreciated.
Pics of the 10EE in a day or two.
Pics are of my new shop machines given to me by my dad...His shop is a little messy now that he`s in his 70s but I`ll get it cleaned up in no time ! I even get my Great Grandfather 1800s Garvey Lathe.....................The last 3 are of my toys..
I think I`m going to get rid of the Sidney, way to big for me and I need to make room for the Monarch . I can now freshen Pops LeBlond with new ways.