11echo Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 I've got an old model A Monarch lathe, and the anchor plate on the tailstock is broken ...probably a number of years ago. It was brazed back together but is starting to crack again. I was thinking about a "new" casting, and was wondering where a good foundry to try is? ...Any recommendations? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattBower Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 I don't have an answer for you, but I will repeat (yet again) the oft-repeated refrain heard 'round these parts: tell us where you are! A recommendation for a foundry that's 3,000 miles from you probably isn't going to do you much good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattBower Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 P.S.: Sounds like a neat lathe! Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 Could it be machined cheaper than cast? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
11echo Posted March 15, 2012 Author Share Posted March 15, 2012 I live in Bakersfield, CA. ...The part is small enough I could ship it to anyplace in the U.S. ...Yes I could machine something "new" or re-fix this part again, but I wanted to look into what it would cost to re-cast this part just to keep in line with original construction. Now is this cost effective!?? ...Remember your talking to some "yahoo" that drug a 100 yr.s old lathe out of the junk pile and "fixed it up"! *G* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 Machining it out of cast iron might still be the way to go. If the part is simple enough you might find someplace like Mesalands that does an iron pour every year and see about getting the blank cast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkrankow Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 If it is a monarch, then there should be used parts floating around. This may cost less than making. There is also the original manufacturerhttp://www.monarchlathe.com/ Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will. K. Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 I know some people who have had things cast by taking classes at local community colleges. might be worth checking out if there are any colleges or highschools offering any courses in your area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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