Looking for a follow rest for a Monarch lathe

[B Nettesheim]

15 1/8 center to center for back mounting holes
8 7/8 from center of back mounting holes to center of front mounting hole
7 3/4 from center of front mounting hole to spindle center.
This model is a 18.5 inch swing, I know this is like looking for teeth on a hen but im trying anyway thanks, Brian

 

[butchlambert]

They are not hard to make. Have you tried the Monarch forum on the Practical Machinest Forum?

 

[ranch23]

Give a check at Lost Creek Machine and Ebay.

 

[carlsbad]

I have a couple of spares from 13" lathes that could easily be adapted to this mount. Would work for up to about 6" diameter workpieces. --Jerry

 

[B Nettesheim]

Ive checked lost creek and i usually look on ebay every week. I kinda want a factory part.

 

[boltman223]

Ive see some for 10ee's occasionally on ebay, but nothing else. it sounds like you dont have a EE though.

In five years I've only seen one follow rest for anything other than a 10ee.

What model do you need one for?

 

[B Nettesheim]

Model 16c

 

[boltman223]

Model 16c

Nice lathe! You should post a pic.

I'd like to get a Monarch. I've been drooling over a 61 for a while now.

 

[jdh47]

You have a great looking lathe. Monarch probably made the best taper of anyone. It runs on ball bearings. I sold my 16CW when I decided to move because it was going to be a major chore to move it. It had a steady rest but not a follower.

Though it's headstock is on the long side for gun work it is still a great lathe with lots of muscle and special features that make threading easier. Smooth and quiet.

Joe

 

[B Nettesheim]

Nice lathe! You should post a pic.

I'd like to get a Monarch. I've been drooling over a 61 for a while now.

 

[boltman223]

Yeah, she's a beauty. I like that color too. Is it a 54"?

A regal and a tree mill I think. Is that a third lathe I spy back there too? Boy oh boy! What kind of other toys do you have in there?

 

[B Nettesheim]

Yeah, she's a beauty. I like that color too. Is it a 54"?

A regal and a tree mill I think. Is that a third lathe I spy back there too? Boy oh boy! What kind of other toys do you have in there?

The other machinery is my Dad's stuff along with the shop too. Yes its another Monarch 20 x 72.

 

[B Nettesheim]

Yeah, she's a beauty. I like that color too. Is it a 54"?

A regal and a tree mill I think. Is that a third lathe I spy back there too? Boy oh boy! What kind of other toys do you have in there?

This "toy" stays in the shop all winter too... we use it a lot during the summer

 

[boltman223]

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This "toy" stays in the shop all winter too... we use it a lot during the summer

Cool. Do you ever make it out to rollag with that?

 

[B Nettesheim]

Cool. Do you ever make it out to rollaget with that?

Nope that engine has never been up there. In fact I dont think it's ever been out of the state since it was made. We wouldn't mind bringing it up there though, the last time i visited that show i was 12 years old.

 

[338 Mollett]

Beauty of a lathe!

 

[JasonT]

All of those beautiful hand-scraped ways are making me drool...

 

[B Nettesheim]

All of those beautiful hand-scraped ways are making me drool...

Thanks but the scraped part is actually the top of the saddle, setting a mag base on a surface that is not flat drives me nuts!!!! the bed is re-ground though.

 

[JasonT]

Oh ok thanks for pointing that out!! I must not have looked closely enough.