Just wondering, are you a gazillionaire? 
Stuff like that doesn't come cheap here, and you buy it all just for fun...
Greetings Anonamemouse
The Van Norman was $500 and this machine is in great condition and ready to work and has a lot of tooling with it. Ironically, the tooling can cost much more than the machine as it is very unique. The picture with me in it, and of course smiling, you can see a white object on the front of the machine called the "over ram support." The over ram support is used when you go from vertical to horizontal milling and is normally missing on these machines - this piece alone can sell for many hundreds of dollars. The Monarch lathe was $2000 and is in excellent condition and will require another $1-1.5K to get running after the drive system is refurbished. These machines will last for many lifetimes if properly maintained.
"Stuff like that doesn't come cheap"
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Laundrew has gotten me interested in old lathes and milling machines, esp. a Monarch 10EE. In the US, esp. the upper Mid-West (rust belt) this type of machinery is "cheap). However, I haven't gotten up the courage to find out the shipping costs.
Steve
Hello Steve
That is a great observation with respect to shipping costs. The shipping cost for the Van Norman was approximately $350 for a 30 kms move while the Monarch was $300 for a 80 kms move. The Van Norman was more because of the extra equipment involved while the Monarch was loaded from the store directly onto the truck. I have listed the prices that I paid for these machines above to provide a reference for you. I always hire the professionals as I do not wish to see anyone injured when you must move heavy machinery.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lfwGmvpXyXw&feature=relatedSome individuals are good at it...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nhoNHuf7LP4http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eBvkZtJQX8c&feature=relatedhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dqq-ZxY8MqI&feature=relatedI have not seen many Van Normans or Monarchs for sale in my area in Canada. Our friends to the south have a great variety of very nice machines to choose from.
The lathe I wish to purchase next is a Monarch 60 or 61 series to compliment my 10EE. I must wait until we move and I can build a dedicated studio.
So Laundrew, what's it going to take for you to reveal yourself? Your pictures are always strategically taken to hide "the man behind the curtain." I'm pretty sure I'm not the only one intrigued..............
Hi nomeans
Unfortunately, I was an extremely ugly child and it stuck with me into adulthood. As I like all of my fellow "Brsytonites" here on AudioCircle, I would not want to scare you all off - communicating with other individuals from time to time is somewhat neat. Oh well, Lady Laundrew thinks that I am handsome but deep down, I believe it is more of a sympathy thing.
Impressive machinery but yes, I'd agree that shipping alone would break the bank for most - not that it's anyone's business where you get your money from - but it's evident that you are one with means at his disposal. Congrats...and enjoy!
Greetings SoundGame
I find that hanging around subway stations with a paper bag over your head and a dirty, paper cup in hand works very well...
I enjoy vintage American equipment because of the performance, craftsmanship, aesthetics and perhaps even elegance that went into these machines. This is the same reasoning that I invoked for my Bryston audio equipment purchase. The individual who inspected my Monarch lathe in 1942 stamped his initials into the bed beside the serial number (standard practice). To take an idea and create it in wood, clay, metal or on a canvas can be awe inspiring at times. I believe that it makes it a lot more interesting when you use vintage equipment that certainly has a profound history associated with it.
Thank you all for your very kind comments
Be well...
