Unknown lathe

[1mspicer]

Got this lathe that I picked up cheap. The quick change box decided to consume itself. Been cleaning it up until I can find parts or have them made. I pulled the carriage and compound then cleaned and painted them.

 

[markba633csi]

Wow, interesting- I think it's an old Monarch- not sure. Flat ways but not an Atlas. Or maybe an English lathe?
-Mark

 

[Jim F]

Is this the lathe with the French writing on it ?

 

[1mspicer]

Is this the lathe with the French writing on it ?

Yes it is.

 

[Jim F]

Cleaning up nicely.

 

[1mspicer]

Wow, interesting- I think it's an old Monarch- not sure. Flat ways but not an Atlas. Or maybe an English lathe?
-Mark

I haven't been able to find another like it.

 

[Jim F]

Wow, interesting- I think it's an old Monarch- not sure. Flat ways but not an Atlas. Or maybe an English lathe?
-Mark

The one tag is in French.

 

[silence dogood]

According to "lathes.co.uk" that lathe may be a Sugges or a Dalton. Problem is the Sugges and Lyon lettering would be part of the casting and I don't see that.

 

[1mspicer]

According to "lathes.co.uk" that lathe may be a Sugges or a Dalton. Problem is the Sugges and Lyon lettering would be part of the casting and I don't see that.

Thats why I'm lost. No casting marks anywhere on this lathe, just a SN at the end of the bed. Looks similar to a Mcpherson also.

 

[1mspicer]

I would like to get a thread dial indicator, since one didnt come with it. How do I determine if my lead screw is metric or imperial?