Hello From Ohio

Cadillac STS said:
I would avoid the round ram Bridgeport, the part the head is connected to the base. It is very old. Be sure the Bridgeport has R8 collet capability, some very old ones don't and tooling might be limited.


And you are torturing some of the people on here with those low prices...
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I am sorry!!! I have seen a few cons posted about round ram like indexing, repeat ability
 
If they except my offer, is there any knowledgeable people around Canton that would be willing to help me figure out what it needs and maybe make a project out of it?

Maybe a "pizza and beer" meeting to get out of the house lol
 
At full price that looks like a great deal. Unless it is totally frozen and won't turn or something. Good move with the Monarch brand. They are supported and people know about them.

Ask if they would connect power for you to see it work.

Look at some other areas on this web site for people to stop over or go there to check it out before final payment. This is the beginners forum listing and might not get everyone's attention. There is the Monarch machine area, people love these for good reason and someone may be close enough to come out. Look in the Rigging and delivery area for someone that might help transport it and may be knowledgeable. Look in the apprentice/mentor area and ask for help with this.

I would post there and post that link to the machine and you will probably get interest in helping.

Those machines are plentiful where you are but so are the guys that spent their work life with them so should be help around.
 
Cadillac STS said:
At full price that looks like a great deal. Unless it is totally frozen and won't turn or something. Good move with the Monarch brand. They are supported and people know about them.

Ask if they would connect power for you to see it work.

Look at some other areas on this web site for people to stop over or go there to check it out before final payment. This is the beginners forum listing and might not get everyone's attention. There is the Monarch machine area, people love these for good reason and someone may be close enough to come out. Look in the Rigging and delivery area for someone that might help transport it and may be knowledgeable. Look in the apprentice/mentor area and ask for help with this.

I would post there and post that link to the machine and you will probably get interest in helping.

Those machines are plentiful where you are but so are the guys that spent their work life with them so should be help around.
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Thank you! I am so glad I found this forum!
 
Well guys, I got some input on some of the other forum sections and i am a little worried this Monarch may be so much lathe that I cant use it for what I want.

Just kinda Bumping this thread to get some new input.
 
I have tried to go look at that 10ee on craigslist .. I'd say the reason it has been listed for about 6 months and not sold already is the owner doesnt respond to inquiry at all .

After at least 10 attempts of my own and as many from friends I've wrote it off as a scam
 
I would take a hard look at what type work you are planning on doing. You'll get a lot of input if we have an idea of your projects. I've bought several pieces of equipment from HGR Industrial and I would definitely recommend going to look before making an offer. Pictures don't tell the whole story. I don't know your experience level but a large monarch or similar machine can cause serious injury or death, you just don't stall those machines. They do whatever you tell them and don't stop, even if it's wrong. Stay safe and enjoy the forum.
 
homefactory said:
What do you think?
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If all of that equipment is in one location and those guys are within reasonable driving distance for you it would be worth a road trip to kick some tires. They are advertising a lot of equipment, but without looking it's pretty hard to tell what they're selling. You could learn a lot just by walking around their warehouse. I wish I wasn't 2500 miles away, it would be a fun afternoon.
 
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