Mr. Rucker, now, you're not the only one that's pumped to tackle the 10EE lathe project. I too am pumped for you. Can't wait for it to fruition. I love watching your videos. You always produce great work. There's no doubt in my mind that it'll look like it just I left the factory when you're done with the restoration. God bless you sir.
That's not a disease, it's a natural need. Your shop still has space to take several steps in a straight line, so it needs more machines. Just keep them coming:o)
Hey Keith, Sometimes you have to jump when the machine is available for the right price. Now it's in out of the weather, not deteriorating, and when you have time you can work on it. I look forward to watching all of your restoration videos. Thanks
While I will never profess to be on the same level as you or any of the UA-cam machinists, I will say that I believe we are "cut from similar cloth". I am restoring an Atlas 10F to "better than new" condition; sent the bed out to be reground etc. I profoundly respect your taking on this challenge and hope that I can, later in life find a similar Monarch project. Looking forward to the series. Cheers Kieth!!!
WOW! 5 lathes in a 1-man shop. 3 Monarch's, a Le Blonde, and another that no one noticed - a wood lathe sitting to the left of the 10-EE in the wood shop. You will need to grow extra arms to work them all, Keith! Glad to meet you at the Bar-Z. Jon
10 EE full restoration is the way to go. This is the lathe restoration I have been hoping to see come about. Looking forward to the video journey of this project.
Great score Keith! Those 10ee's are sweet lathes and well built. Gill rebuilt his and got it in the same condition you found yours, if your looking for some tips give him a buzz. Good tooling scores too!
I always wanted a 10EE. I got a Hendey 12x30 12 speed instead. Ordered August 1942 in a lot of over 200 Hendeys and delivered to the military April 1943. Came with a 5hp instead of a 3hp motor. I could do a face off against your Monarch Adam. Thanks Keith for sharing your awesome dream score. Here is a pic of the NASA Glenn Research Center May 25, 1945. Notice the Hendey 18 speed in the fore and Lodge and Shipley lathes behind it. See all the 10EE lathes on the right? There is work still chucked in the front 10EE. archive.org/details/C-1945-10393 Another pic showing 10EE lathes in use.... archive.org/details/C-1953-31676
It's great that people with the wherewithal like yourself appreciate and restore, as well as use, equipment and machinery like this and preserve it for the future!
Wow, you must have a very understanding wife. The amount of restoration work you have waiting for you and no doubt what will come in the future, you'll be busy well into retirement. Nice score! I can hear your enthusiasm in your voice for that 10EE.
"I know a guy.......and that guy is me!" You are truly part of what makes America great! I look forward to seeing the resurrection of that old iron! Thanks Keith!
Hi Keith What a splendid find !!! A real luck we call it. Been following some of these re-furbished ones and have them pics as dream Machines in my archived folders. 'Tis obvious we would never be able to acquire one down here, but that don't stop us from admiring a truly impeccable lathe. U are definitely the right man for the Job and we would love to see You get crackin' with refurbishing this superb Machine sooner rather than later !!! All the best and good luck with bringing her back to life. aRM
No need to apologize Keith! If I knew where it was... I would have been in line to bring it to my shop ahead of you. Good for you! Good luck! Can't wait to see the refurbishment videos!
Keith, you scored a couple of nice bandsaws and a really nice Monarch Lathe. And you do all of this without a gun. All I can say is, no one deserves it more than you, you have been keeping the museum running for years and you deserve a reward. All the best, Edgar
Way to go Keith! Scientists & doctors have not been able to find a modern cure for this disease as of yet. And hopefully they never will! You have a very nice compliment of equipment & I look forward to the coming restorations. You have your work cut out for yourself! Thanks for sharing.
Keith, your latest Monarch came into this world one month before I did. I have yet to be left out in the rain for long periods, but I may be reduced to scrap value before you have it making chips again. Hurry every chance you get, and good luck!
I have the sister to yours Keith! Mine was built in May of 1943 and sold to the Navy. If you call Monarch, they can tell you everything about your lathe when it was first sold, and any other owners if they had contact with them. I'll be watching this video series very closely as I do to mine what you plan for yours. Thanks for posting! Now heading to Patreon to help support your work...
Your shop is getting very interesting. I myself have a nice 10ee (1967 square dial), a really nice Monarch K16 (1963) , and a 1943 Monarch model CU that is still in pretty nice shape for its age. The guys and gals at Monarch are great to work with. I was able to get owners manuals for each of my machines along with the original build sheet that shows how the machine was ordered and who and where the machine was originally sent for $75.00. I look forward to the restorations. Thanks
That 10EE should jump the queue to be the next project. You have already have a big lathe for big jobs, and in the same way the most used micrometers are 0-1" and 1-2", a small lathe will be your most used lathe too. As you know turning little stuff on a big lathe has its "inconveniences"..
I'd do the 28" Next. The difference between a 16 and 12" lathe for the small stuff isn't huge. The difference between a 12 and 28 for the big stuff....
I have the same "sickness". I don't have the space to acquire any more machines, though. My wife isn't a fan, either. I'm not a machinist, so these are "things I don't need" ( exact quote from her ). She should be glad that at least I'm not spending the money on booze or strip clubs. It's great that you saved an older machine from the scrapper. That will make a great restoration series. Cheers, Jeff
I'm cut from similar cloth, Keith. My addiction is restoring electronics test equipment... and other broken stuff. Very satisfying to make old broken stuff new again.
Congratulations Keith on the Double E. I commend you for saving it from the scrap heap. At some point the supply of these machines is going to end and each one that can be preserved is worth the effort. I know that you will enjoy using it. I spent several years working on a Hardinge HLV-H which while being quite a different lathe than the 10EE was designed and made with the same kind of excellence in mind. There is a difference that is so obvious when working on many of these classic toolroom lathes and now you will have that possibility in your shop. If anyone can bring this machine back it is you.
Glad you you got that Monarch Keith. To think it was going to scrap... Look forward to seeing chips. I know you're glad too. Adam's right, sweet deal indeed.
You have an incredibly loving and understanding wife. She must also be as blind as the Scales of Justice. A very balanced since of life and love. Either that or you are putting other things of great worth (not necessarily $ - i.e. family, father, foundation, etc.) on the other side of the scale.
Keith,If there was anyone who could restore that Monarch, it would be you. You did an outstanding job on the LeBlond. I can't wait to see the series on your rebuild.
Keith, you're the right kind of crazy! On the subject of embarrassing prices paid for machines: I paid $308 for my B&S 2G auto screw machine (still needs restoration; looks like WW2 production for the Navy), and then spent $1,200 buying a trailer to bring it home! :)
I have a 1936 Monarch AA 14 X 30. I hope to get it running and then refurbished. I retired last year, so it will be a keep busy project for me. I was a machinist for 14 yrs 40yrs ago, and long to get back into it.
Wish I lived down there around you, Adam and Back yard because I really enjoy your caliber of videos. Certainly nothing against the rest but seems like I enjoy you all the most. Greg
They really built style into machines back then, that machine has some really great curves and lines. I would love to see it painted a light cream or ivory color with red pin striping. Good luck and best wishes.
Keith I would not worry about adopting stray lathes, way more practical than stray cats. Barring any unforeseen show stoppers that little pile of scrap can be not only a sweet lathe for your shop but an investment. Every hour you put into it is like stuffing money into a safe deposit box for later, but we all know if it comes out like you envision it is going nowhere, might as well just bolt it down right now, I'm sure it is destined to be a permanent exhibit in the Rucker Wayward Machine Tool Museum.
If you have been to the vet lately, you will know that it is cheaper to adopt a lathe and in ten years it wont be in a box in the back yard like my precious kittys. (I will still always have cats though)
I'm always stunned by your courage, knowledge, ambition and enthusiasm, that's why I continue to watch your videos. I don't know how you find the time to do all the work that you do but it is always interesting and very often exciting too !
After a little poking on the web I found the schematic for that lathe. The drive really isn't very complicated, so unless there is some fried part that is hard to replace, it should be pretty simple to get it working again. I suspect you are right that it is likely a problem with brushes or maybe a broken wire. If the drive is dead it shouldn't be too hard to find a modern DC drive for the main motor, but that leaves you with a brushed motor, which might take some maint from time to time.
Keith, That's an awesome score! I've never seen one in person, not to many here on the west coast. Sure looks good for sitting outdoors for 2 years, must has been well oiled. Can't wait to see the restore. Consider a industrial or commercial VFD and matching motor that can can provide "constant torque" (full HP at zero speed) low cost VFD and motors can't do that. Worth the extra cost on a quality machine like the 10EE. Enjoy it "I 'm Jealous", Dean
A beautiful addition to the shop! There is a larger version of the 10EE(1000EE 16x54) for sale that I have been eyeing for awhile but I really need a bigger lathe more so than a little fancy one.
Wow! I am excited that you are taking on this project. There is no way I could do something like this project, but it will be fun to watch you meet all the challenges. May be the caffeine in the Mountain Dew I just had, but I wish you'd move this restoration to the top of the queue.....
Congratulations , wow o wow, you sir are livin the dream. I just don't understand the other owner didn't take better care . His loss you gain . Lots of great machines are scrapped for no real good reason. I'm glad you saved this one good luck with her , ill be watching . She's beautiful even now.
D1-3 Keith. You got a modern one compared to mine. Mine has the hydraulic drive that preceded the electronic version. It is my understanding that steady rests, tailstocks, etc., are dimensionally different than more modern (postwar) 10EE's.
Hi Keith I have been following your videos for some time now I at the present time have 2 10EE and do like them sadly one is sold back to the person I bought it from after I fixed it up he said he would like to buy it back. I just purchased on Ebay another 10EE to fix up so I can let go the first 10EE 1940 vintage the new machine is 1960 vintage. You are more a beekeeper than I am a machinist.
Hard to believe that anyone would put a nice lathe like that one outside without even a tarp over it. Glad it's found a new home at Keith's HFWNAAM. Looking forward to the rebuild series!
Keith - I'm also excited by the prospect of seeing you restore that Monarch 10EE. Those projects are out of the realm of possibility for me but maybe I can do them vicariously through you.
1) We are all happy for your new acquisition. 2) Do not make us wait for the cross feed screw for the antique F. E. Reed to be machined on this Monarch.
I've been wanting a 10EE for a long time. I keep hoping to find one with the tube rectifier in it but any 10EE is a gem. I look forward to watching you restore this one.
Hi Keith, I recently picked up a round dial 10EE that wasn't running from a machine shop that went to CNC over a decade ago. I ended up going through it with the help of one of the guys on practical machinist and it turned out to be a $8 rectifier from Amazon. I truly love the thing. Get in touch if I can help.
you can use the M&W test indicator when redoing the ways of your new Monarch ... I am jealous of course .Most of the older Machines in my Country have already gone to scrap and most of what is left is worn out beyond economical restoration .
I would love to have a pure Monarch lathe shop. at the moment my shop has 3 lathes of different branding and they each operate differently and when you're in a hurry and jumping from each machine you have to keep in mind which machine and operation you are on. I know what the scrap prices are at the moment and all I can say is holy cow. that is one hell of a score. Great find Keith! I am looking forward to that particular restoration! And Happy 4th of July to you and all of our friends out there, be you Americans or not!
Wow! I'm pumped as well, and excited to imagine that machine turning out parts. I think it's prophetic that you picked up the B&S indicator; you would certainly need it when you get the 10EE finished. Serendipity is such a wonderful thing!
Wow Keith, what a score! That Monarch is a sweet little machine and it doesn't look all that bad to me. Those Kalamazoo saws appear to be 8"x16", the same exact saw that I have. Those are very good machines when tuned right and they have quite a bit of weight to them. I have mechanically restored mine and I can tell you it will make very accurate cuts repeatedly, usually within .0015 of square. Most parts are still available through Clausing as I have bought several for mine but, they are pricey. Mine still has the original paper instruction sheet glued on the inside of the wheel cover that reads Kalamazoo tank and silo corporation which I think is neat. I think we both need to find a good doctor to cure old iron deficiency because there is no way I could walk away from a deal like that! Great video Keith and congratulations!!
Pretty interesting machine.Good for you.Your probably the envy of many of your viewers.keep going and building on what you have.I hope your wife understands.The support of them is critical.My wife lets me buy what I want,but thankfully for her I'm out of space.Great stuff from the wartime years..Brings to mind "Million Dollar point"in the South Pacific.Thanks
lol Kieth , I used the bet and legs off one of those bandsaws you showed as the stand for my little Optimum Optiturn TU2004V lathe I have , I do have some other parts I removed from it , I didn't get the whole machine as I was given the leftover bits when a friend used some of the parts to make another machine , I think there is a device like the Hydraulic damper you mentioned
Mr. Rucker, now, you're not the only one that's pumped to tackle the 10EE lathe project. I too am pumped for you. Can't wait for it to fruition. I love watching your videos. You always produce great work. There's no doubt in my mind that it'll look like it just I left the factory when you're done with the restoration. God bless you sir.
Mr. Rucker, now, you're not the only one that's pumped to tackle the 10EE lathe project. I too am pumped for you. Can't wait for it to fruition. I love watching your videos. You always produce great work. There's no doubt in my mind that it'll look like it just I left the factory when you're done with the restoration. God bless you sir.
That's not a disease, it's a natural need. Your shop still has space to take several steps in a straight line, so it needs more machines. Just keep them coming:o)
Hey Keith,
Sometimes you have to jump when the machine is available for the right price. Now it's in out of the weather, not deteriorating, and when you have time you can work on it.
I look forward to watching all of your restoration videos.
Thanks
While I will never profess to be on the same level as you or any of the UA-cam machinists, I will say that I believe we are "cut from similar cloth". I am restoring an Atlas 10F to "better than new" condition; sent the bed out to be reground etc. I profoundly respect your taking on this challenge and hope that I can, later in life find a similar Monarch project. Looking forward to the series. Cheers Kieth!!!
WOW! 5 lathes in a 1-man shop. 3 Monarch's, a Le Blonde, and another that no one noticed - a wood lathe sitting to the left of the 10-EE in the wood shop. You will need to grow extra arms to work them all, Keith! Glad to meet you at the Bar-Z. Jon
Well, um, I kind of have pattern makers wood lathe that you guys have not seen yet as well.....
Happy for you Keith. It's good to see the inner child smiling.
10 EE full restoration is the way to go. This is the lathe restoration I have been hoping to see come about. Looking forward to the video journey of this project.
Great score Keith! Those 10ee's are sweet lathes and well built. Gill rebuilt his and got it in the same condition you found yours, if your looking for some tips give him a buzz. Good tooling scores too!
Nice score! These are awesome machines. I love mine!
Abom79 I don't think it's worthwhile restoring that power drive, with so many modern alternatives available, unless the goal is authentic restoration.
What is the name of Gill's channel?
Gill's is a dream machine for sure.
I always wanted a 10EE. I got a Hendey 12x30 12 speed instead. Ordered August 1942 in a lot of over 200 Hendeys and delivered to the military April 1943. Came with a 5hp instead of a 3hp motor. I could do a face off against your Monarch Adam. Thanks Keith for sharing your awesome dream score. Here is a pic of the NASA Glenn Research Center May 25, 1945. Notice the Hendey 18 speed in the fore and Lodge and Shipley lathes behind it. See all the 10EE lathes on the right? There is work still chucked in the front 10EE. archive.org/details/C-1945-10393
Another pic showing 10EE lathes in use.... archive.org/details/C-1953-31676
I bought my South Bend 9A from a gentleman who had two of those machines in his garage. Fully restored and they were beautiful.
It's great that people with the wherewithal like yourself appreciate and restore, as well as use, equipment and machinery like this and preserve it for the future!
Wow, you must have a very understanding wife. The amount of restoration work you have waiting for you and no doubt what will come in the future, you'll be busy well into retirement. Nice score! I can hear your enthusiasm in your voice for that 10EE.
"I know a guy.......and that guy is me!" You are truly part of what makes America great! I look forward to seeing the resurrection of that old iron! Thanks Keith!
the pride of rebuilding a project is unbelievable and it will be great to see the progress of this project
Hi Keith
What a splendid find !!! A real luck we call it.
Been following some of these re-furbished ones and have them pics as dream Machines in my archived folders.
'Tis obvious we would never be able to acquire one down here, but that don't stop us from admiring a truly impeccable lathe.
U are definitely the right man for the Job and we would love to see You get crackin' with refurbishing this superb Machine sooner rather than later !!!
All the best and good luck with bringing her back to life.
aRM
No need to apologize Keith! If I knew where it was... I would have been in line to bring it to my shop ahead of you. Good for you! Good luck! Can't wait to see the refurbishment videos!
Keith, you scored a couple of nice bandsaws and a really nice Monarch Lathe. And you do all of this without a gun. All I can say is, no one deserves it more than you, you have been keeping the museum running for years and you deserve a reward. All the best, Edgar
"I know a guy who can get this thing back to original.... and it's me". That is a great feeling and I'm looking forward to seeing you do it.
Keith is destined for the show "Hoarders". All for his collection of lathes.
Looking forward to the rebuild.
Way to go Keith! Scientists & doctors have not been able to find a modern cure for this disease as of yet. And hopefully they never will! You have a very nice compliment of equipment & I look forward to the coming restorations. You have your work cut out for yourself! Thanks for sharing.
Keith, your latest Monarch came into this world one month before I did. I have yet to be left out in the rain for long periods, but I may be reduced to scrap value before you have it making chips again. Hurry every chance you get, and good luck!
I have the sister to yours Keith! Mine was built in May of 1943 and sold to the Navy. If you call Monarch, they can tell you everything about your lathe when it was first sold, and any other owners if they had contact with them.
I'll be watching this video series very closely as I do to mine what you plan for yours. Thanks for posting!
Now heading to Patreon to help support your work...
Thank you!
Nice score Keith I have faith in you rebuilding that Old Monarch and bringing it back to life!!
WOW! Start on it NOW! Awesome Machine!
Your shop is getting very interesting. I myself have a nice 10ee (1967 square dial), a really nice Monarch K16 (1963) , and a 1943 Monarch model CU that is still in pretty nice shape for its age. The guys and gals at Monarch are great to work with. I was able to get owners manuals for each of my machines along with the original build sheet that shows how the machine was ordered and who and where the machine was originally sent for $75.00. I look forward to the restorations. Thanks
That 10EE should jump the queue to be the next project. You have already have a big lathe for big jobs, and in the same way the most used micrometers are 0-1" and 1-2", a small lathe will be your most used lathe too. As you know turning little stuff on a big lathe has its "inconveniences"..
I'd do the 28" Next. The difference between a 16 and 12" lathe for the small stuff isn't huge. The difference between a 12 and 28 for the big stuff....
Since I have the 16" Monarch already somewhat in pieces, it will have to be next. I need to get it back together before I start loosing pieces!
I have the same "sickness". I don't have the space to acquire any more machines, though. My wife isn't a fan, either. I'm not a machinist, so these are "things I don't need" ( exact quote from her ). She should be glad that at least I'm not spending the money on booze or strip clubs. It's great that you saved an older machine from the scrapper. That will make a great restoration series. Cheers, Jeff
You have to appreciate a guy who loves a challenge. Congratulations!
I'm cut from similar cloth, Keith. My addiction is restoring electronics test equipment... and other broken stuff. Very satisfying to make old broken stuff new again.
Great find, he made you a deal you could not refuse, I believe a year from now it will look a lot different.
Congratulations Keith on the Double E. I commend you for saving it from the scrap heap. At some point the supply of these machines is going to end and each one that can be preserved is worth the effort. I know that you will enjoy using it. I spent several years working on a Hardinge HLV-H which while being quite a different lathe than the 10EE was designed and made with the same kind of excellence in mind. There is a difference that is so obvious when working on many of these classic toolroom lathes and now you will have that possibility in your shop. If anyone can bring this machine back it is you.
In High School (late 60s) we had one Monarch, a bunch of South Bends and a LeBlond. No one else used the EE. It was a real sweetie!
Glad you you got that Monarch Keith. To think it was going to scrap... Look forward to seeing chips. I know you're glad too. Adam's right, sweet deal indeed.
You have an incredibly loving and understanding wife. She must also be as blind as the Scales of Justice. A very balanced since of life and love. Either that or you are putting other things of great worth (not necessarily $ - i.e. family, father, foundation, etc.) on the other side of the scale.
Keith, I love that the shop has turned into Boys Town for old machines!
Of all of your videos, your restoration ones are my favorite.
Keith,If there was anyone who could restore that Monarch, it would be you. You did an outstanding job on the LeBlond. I can't wait to see the series on your rebuild.
Hi Keith more work!! Every thought of getting a hobby. Glad the machine isn't going to be scrap look forward to the resto regards
Keith, you're the right kind of crazy!
On the subject of embarrassing prices paid for machines: I paid $308 for my B&S 2G auto screw machine (still needs restoration; looks like WW2 production for the Navy), and then spent $1,200 buying a trailer to bring it home! :)
Wow! Excellent find. Someday maybe a 10EE will find me. The search continues!
Ebay
I ran those little monarchs back in the 60's for united airlines. I've never found a lathe that I liked better than them. Nice score.
I can't wait to see the 10EE restoration.
Good luck with the restoration. Have fun with it.
thats a very nice addition to your machinery collection .
I have a 1936 Monarch AA 14 X 30. I hope to get it running and then refurbished. I retired last year, so it will be a keep busy project for me. I was a machinist for 14 yrs 40yrs ago, and long to get back into it.
Wish I lived down there around you, Adam and Back yard because I really enjoy your caliber of videos. Certainly nothing against the rest but seems like I enjoy you all the most. Greg
Thanks so much Greg - if you are even in the neighborhood, please stop by!
The mother of all lathes, Great score glad you are going to do it right, you are going to love it!
They really built style into machines back then, that machine has some really great curves and lines. I would love to see it painted a light cream or ivory color with red pin striping. Good luck and best wishes.
Keith I would not worry about adopting stray lathes, way more practical than stray cats. Barring any unforeseen show stoppers that little pile of scrap can be not only a sweet lathe for your shop but an investment. Every hour you put into it is like stuffing money into a safe deposit box for later, but we all know if it comes out like you envision it is going nowhere, might as well just bolt it down right now, I'm sure it is destined to be a permanent exhibit in the Rucker Wayward Machine Tool Museum.
If you have been to the vet lately, you will know that it is cheaper to adopt a lathe and in ten years it wont be in a box in the back yard like my precious kittys. (I will still always have cats though)
I'm always stunned by your courage, knowledge, ambition and enthusiasm, that's why I continue to watch your videos.
I don't know how you find the time to do all the work that you do but it is always interesting and very often exciting too !
After a little poking on the web I found the schematic for that lathe. The drive really isn't very complicated, so unless there is some fried part that is hard to replace, it should be pretty simple to get it working again. I suspect you are right that it is likely a problem with brushes or maybe a broken wire. If the drive is dead it shouldn't be too hard to find a modern DC drive for the main motor, but that leaves you with a brushed motor, which might take some maint from time to time.
Keith, That's an awesome score! I've never seen one in person, not to many here on the west coast. Sure looks good for sitting outdoors for 2 years, must has been well oiled. Can't wait to see the restore. Consider a industrial or commercial VFD and matching motor that can can provide "constant torque" (full HP at zero speed) low cost VFD and motors can't do that. Worth the extra cost on a quality machine like the 10EE.
Enjoy it "I 'm Jealous",
Dean
You can't be serious, I can't come across a SINGLE lathe, let alone several like you, lucky!
A beautiful addition to the shop! There is a larger version of the 10EE(1000EE 16x54) for sale that I have been eyeing for awhile but I really need a bigger lathe more so than a little fancy one.
But it's -one of- the greatest 16" lathe of all time...
If anybody can bring it back to life its you You do great work keep it up cant wait to see that lathe when done or as it is getting done
You're a big softy Keith for keep taking in these strays.
It seems a great working height, no bending over.
Keith if you keep it up your going to be building another shop just for your wood shop!!!!!! Sweet score!!!
Talking about a man's shopping trip. Glad to see you're happy with your haul, thanks for sharing!
love it nice to see a 10ee get a good home
way to go Keith can't wait to see you start work on the 10ee
Keith, you're the Jay Leno of the Machine Shop world! Can't wait to see the restoration series!
Wow! I am excited that you are taking on this project. There is no way I could do something like this project, but it will be fun to watch you meet all the challenges. May be the caffeine in the Mountain Dew I just had, but I wish you'd move this restoration to the top of the queue.....
Congratulations , wow o wow, you sir are livin the dream. I just don't understand the other owner didn't take better care . His loss you gain . Lots of great machines are scrapped for no real good reason. I'm glad you saved this one good luck with her , ill be watching . She's beautiful even now.
I like your choice of iron supplement. Maybe you can find an ac to dc motor controller and do away with the generator. Nice finds!
D1-3 Keith. You got a modern one compared to mine. Mine has the hydraulic drive that preceded the electronic version. It is my understanding that steady rests, tailstocks, etc., are dimensionally different than more modern (postwar) 10EE's.
This 10EE should jump the line ... it should not take a back burner to the larger lathe in queue. Excellent find, can't wait to see the restoration.
What a Great find. Right place at the right time.
So very COOL! I too would love a challenge like that. Take your time and have fun with it.
Hi Keith I have been following your videos for some time now I at the present time have 2 10EE and do like them sadly one is sold back to the person I bought it from after I fixed it up he said he would like to buy it back. I just purchased on Ebay another 10EE to fix up so I can let go the first 10EE 1940 vintage the new machine is 1960 vintage. You are more a beekeeper than I am a machinist.
Hard to believe that anyone would put a nice lathe like that one outside without even a tarp over it. Glad it's found a new home at Keith's HFWNAAM. Looking forward to the rebuild series!
I'm going to follow along on this adventure.
Nice find Keith.
Good luck on the refurbishment.
Great subjects for future video series. Looking forward to viewing them all.
I can't wait to see you post all the work you put into this thing.
Excellent acquisition of the 10EE lathe, Keith. I am looking forward to your factory spec restoration.
Keith - I'm also excited by the prospect of seeing you restore that Monarch 10EE. Those projects are out of the realm of possibility for me but maybe I can do them vicariously through you.
Really like the Art Deco Monarch badge. Awesome
It's my dream lathe. It's a vintage work of art. I would enjoy it if all I could do was look at it.
The Brown & Sharp indicator is sweet, not sure what I would ever use one for though but now you have one.
Looks like fun Keith! Enjoyed.
ATB, Robin
Thanks Robin!
Nice score! Can't wait to see you clean this one up!
1) We are all happy for your new acquisition.
2) Do not make us wait for the cross feed screw for the antique F. E. Reed to be machined on this Monarch.
I've been wanting a 10EE for a long time. I keep hoping to find one with the tube rectifier in it but any 10EE is a gem. I look forward to watching you restore this one.
Hi Keith, I recently picked up a round dial 10EE that wasn't running from a machine shop that went to CNC over a decade ago. I ended up going through it with the help of one of the guys on practical machinist and it turned out to be a $8 rectifier from Amazon. I truly love the thing. Get in touch if I can help.
you can use the M&W test indicator when redoing the ways of your new Monarch ... I am jealous of course .Most of the older Machines in my Country have already gone to scrap and most of what is left is worn out beyond economical restoration .
you re a couragous man keith, cant wait for the video on how to buff fresh paint for a high gloss finish. good luck!
Hi Keith,
Delighted to see your dream for the 10EE ..
From a viewer down here in NZ .. Keep it up!
Tony Burns, Auckland.
I would love to have a pure Monarch lathe shop. at the moment my shop has 3 lathes of different branding and they each operate differently and when you're in a hurry and jumping from each machine you have to keep in mind which machine and operation you are on. I know what the scrap prices are at the moment and all I can say is holy cow. that is one hell of a score. Great find Keith! I am looking forward to that particular restoration! And Happy 4th of July to you and all of our friends out there, be you Americans or not!
Fantastic! I will definitely follow this project.
Congrats on the new toys Keith!
I am looking forward to your restoration of the 10EE!
great machine. we have one at work that was Navy surplus at one time. it was retro-fitted to a vfd drive and is our go-to machine for small parts.
Wow! I'm pumped as well, and excited to imagine that machine turning out parts. I think it's prophetic that you picked up the B&S indicator; you would certainly need it when you get the 10EE finished. Serendipity is such a wonderful thing!
Wow Keith, what a score! That Monarch is a sweet little machine and it doesn't look all that bad to me. Those Kalamazoo saws appear to be 8"x16", the same exact saw that I have. Those are very good machines when tuned right and they have quite a bit of weight to them. I have mechanically restored mine and I can tell you it will make very accurate cuts repeatedly, usually within .0015 of square. Most parts are still available through Clausing as I have bought several for mine but, they are pricey. Mine still has the original paper instruction sheet glued on the inside of the wheel cover that reads Kalamazoo tank and silo corporation which I think is neat. I think we both need to find a good doctor to cure old iron deficiency because there is no way I could walk away from a deal like that! Great video Keith and congratulations!!
Ah, man. I'm envious, Keith. Can't wait to watch the restoration videos.
Congratulations!
Pretty interesting machine.Good for you.Your probably the envy of many of your viewers.keep going and building on what you have.I hope your wife understands.The support of them is critical.My wife lets me buy what I want,but thankfully for her I'm out of space.Great stuff from the wartime years..Brings to mind "Million Dollar point"in the South Pacific.Thanks
Great find. Congrats to feeding your machine tool OCD. look forward to seeing the restoration 😃
lol Kieth , I used the bet and legs off one of those bandsaws you showed as the stand for my little Optimum Optiturn TU2004V lathe I have , I do have some other parts I removed from it , I didn't get the whole machine as I was given the leftover bits when a friend used some of the parts to make another machine , I think there is a device like the Hydraulic damper you mentioned
I'm really looking forward to this project.
That's a worthy challenge, Keith! Can''t wait to watch the restoration!
Mr. Rucker, now, you're not the only one that's pumped to tackle the 10EE lathe project. I too am pumped for you. Can't wait for it to fruition. I love watching your videos. You always produce great work. There's no doubt in my mind that it'll look like it just I left the factory when you're done with the restoration. God bless you sir.
Great score, looking forward to your updates on bringing it back to life.