On 2013-06-16, Jim Wilkins wrote:
"Ignoramus8543" wrote in message
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I bought a very nice HLV-H for $1k once. At an auction, no less.
i

This is an experienced instrument maker's opinion of the Monarch EE
and the HLV-H versus less specialized lathes:
http://www.trevorheath.com/livesteam...0a%20lathe.htm

The runtogether words look like they were originally at line breaks on
a wider column.

Last night I had no trouble cutting a 5/16-24 thread up to a
minimal-width groove I cut with the threading bit, on the SB 10L. The
spindle stops almost instantly when I see the curled chip stop moving
and raise the belt tension lever. The part is a grease hole plug in
the side of a tube and needed threads up to within a thin washer's
thickness from the head.

We set the Monarch in place yesterday. I figured out operation of all
handles, except for one.

I am thinking to install a micro switch in line with the STOP button,
so that I can provide an adjustable stop for the automatic feed. That
way I could start a fine feed turning operation and walk away.

i