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    Monarch 60/61 change gears - possible group buy

    It appears that most Metric threads I would need to cut can be done with 35,40,50 tooth 16DP, 14.5PA gears. I can deal with those but the tough gear is the 127T that needs to compound with the existing 75T on the machine. Those gears in steel are no longer made by Browning but can be ordered...
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    Monarch 60 feed and leadscrew stopped working

    The feed and leadscrew both stopped working on the Monarch 60. I probably self inflicted as i tried the leadscrew reverse on the gearbox of the engine lathe. I should have slowed the spindle down more than I did but when I tried to engage reverse the feed stopped. The lever still slides the...
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    Lead Screw install on a Monarch 60

    I'm embarrassed to admit that after five years, I'm finally getting back to the Monarch 60. The lead screw attaches to the gearbox with a bearing cartridge with two bearings. I know the bearings should oppose each other and I think the end with the narrow outer shoulder should face out on each...
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    Monarch thumb screw

    My Monarch 60 is missing the thumb screw for the cross slide dial. Can someone tell me if the original was steel or something softer and was there anything special about the tip? The thread looks to be 5/16-24 and length about 1.5". The picture in my parts manual is too small for my old eyes...
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    Lathe clutch

    This is the clutch to the gearbox on my CVA lathe. As the conve presses into the pins, they pull the plates tight. There are steel and some type of fiber plates. The fiber ones are quite smooth and slick but slow little dimensional wear. Two of the three legs more freely back and forth, not...
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    WTB Monarch 10EE drive sheave and idler

    I have a CVA with a wobbly spindle drive pulley . The 10EE is the same so I am looking to buy one. The sheave carries two B belts and has a 1.875" bore. I'm also missing the idler for the two drive belts and the stud. Thanks, Dave
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    CVA early model lathe

    I finally got delivery of my CVA lathe. These are very rare here in the US and even more rare as it is an early model with the clutch lever on the spindle. Very similar to the early round dial 10EE. If anyone has advice regarding the clutch or adjustment, I'd like to hear. The clutch kind of...
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    Greenlee 348 Bandsaw hydraulic cylinder

    I'm looking for information regarding the hydraulic cylinder used on a Greenlee 348 horizontal bandsaw. Mine was leaking and not working so I removed it and took it to the local hydraulic repair shop. I didn't see any markings on the cylinder and was too stupid to take pictures. The shop lost...
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    Shipping suggestions for machinery

    I'm looking for suggestions as to contacts for shipping a machine from Asheville NC to central WI. I'd like to have it hauled point to point on a flat bed, ( not alone but with other machines, just no terminals ). Lathe will be crated and to and from locations are commercial with forklifts...
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    CVA Lathe vs Monarch 10EE round dial

    I'm taking delivery shortly of a CVA lathe. Very similar to the 10EE early round dial but with a twelve speed gearbox, 6 in open belt, and 6 in a 13.5+- ratio backgear. The top end of this machine is 2220 and the machine could be ordered in a higher 3100 rpm configuration. Does anyone know if...
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    Machining a new base for a steady rest

    Cleaning and rehabbing the steady rest on my Smart Brown 1024, I found the base had been replaced so I need to make a new one to fit the bed. I'm assuming cast iron is the best choice but it is not my favorite to mill so I'm wondering if steel or even 6061 AL would be acceptable. Let me know...
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    Play in Smart Brown cross slide

    I've got the S and B 1024 running well and now checking some adjustments. If I put a dial on the tool post and push it, I get .002-.003 movement on the cross slide. There is some back lash, about .008. What should be normal and what should I be looking to adjust? The gibs are tight and...
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    Hydraulic vs mechanical toe jack

    Most of my machines are on blocks so I can get a forklift under them but a couple machines stand too high at 4". I was looking at hydraulic toe jacks just to do a vertical lift and lower to reduce the machine height to 1". Is a mechanical jack a better choice to control the descent? The mills...
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    Rear Toolpost for Smart Brown 1024

    The S and B has a long cross slide and an original option was a rear toolpost that i don't have so this is my answer. I got some Class 40 grey cast iron and made a two piece mount. I hit ( or created ) a hard spot in the cast iron and wrecked some end mills. I finally used a surface grinder to...
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    Acer 3VKH vs Lagun FTV 2 L

    Looking for opinions as to relative value and comparison between the two mills. Both are in like new condition. Lagun is twice the price ( about 6K difference ) but has about 2K or more add ones, power draw bar, servo power X axis, etc. How superior is the Lagun and is it worth a 3-4K...
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    D1-4 Backplate for used chuck

    I wanted some two piece jaws for my older Bison 6" chuck. The price of new is very high ( almost cheaper to buy a new chuck ) but i found a used chuck with jaws that look to never have been removed and cleaned up like new. The price I paid was cheap as i only wanted the jaws and the seller...
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    Tool slide lead screw for Smart Brown 1024

    The screw on my 1024 tool slide is very worn, much more than the one on the cross slide. It isn't fatal as I can tighten gibs for most turning but replacing it is on my list for when I need to advance the compound. S and B uses a 3/8-10 LH which narrows the choices. There are standard 1018...
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    Insert tooling for Smart Brown 1024

    After what seems like a million years, I have the 1024 running. I have two tool posts, a multifix A and an Algra Rapidue which is a Dickson clone. There were a bunch of holders for the Algra but most looked dickson as the flange on the adjuster was too thick. I surface ground them and intend...
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    K and T CHL and 2CH, compared to Cincinnati 2ML and 2MI

    I have a Rambaudi UR60 and use the vertical 95% of the time but am always looking for a horizontal if it has the low lead, mainly because I like old rare iron and there are no parts for Rambaudis. Are there differences worth noting between the K and T and Cincinnati mills in the #2 and #2 light...
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    Lathe clutch plate replacement opinions

    I am having problems with the Matrix clutch on my Smart Brown 1024. Taking it out was a real PITA so I want to consider replacing any worn bronze wet plates. The steel plates all look good as i would expect. Original replacements from Matrix are still available but about $100 each and 10 are...
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