Monarch Machine Tool Co. Serial Number Registry - Lathes No. 48508-ET

Machine Serial Number Registry

Manufactured By:
Monarch Machine Tool Co.
Sidney, OH

Registry Detail

Machine Information
Serial Number:	48508-ET
Machine Type:	Lathes
Machine Description:	612-2516
Owner:	Randal Abler
Manufacture Date:	1967
Notes:	This was originally a government contract machine, purchased when new at a cost of $33,000. It has been downsized from 20HP original to 10HP (used the 20HP to build a suitable RPC). Originally wired as 480V, I switched it to 240V. I am currently using it, and restoring it/fixing it up as I go. This machine includes rapid traverse for both the carriage and cross slide. It originally had an electronic tracer attachment (thus the -ET in the serial number) but that was not present when purchased.

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