On 2013-06-23, Gunner Asch wrote:
On Sat, 22 Jun 2013 21:41:39 -0500, Ignoramus8704
wrote:

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

That should be done not with a stop button, but with some sort of
lever to disconnect the feed lever. You dont want the machine to wind
down with a tool in contact with the material. Trust me on this. You
will have some parts long..and some short and some with the tool
busted off in the work if you do.

Gunner


Gunner, I am convinced that you are right.

Anyway, what exactly do micrometer stops do? Just help with manual
operation? Sorry for my ignorance. The machine has a mic stop. I am
home today taking a break from work.

i