Is Monster lathe tools still in up and running?

[Olaf Vogel]

Great idea,
Question- with the Monster do you want to be dead center or above/below center?

This is my first hollowing rig.

Mine has some vertical adjustability. I made the riser so it's in the middle of the range to be dead Center.
occassionly I'll play with the height.

[Rick Bailey]

Mine has some vertical adjustability. I made the riser so it's in the middle of the range to be dead Center.
occassionly I'll play with the height.

Got a feeling
I'll have a lot of questions about this.


Thanks Olaf.

[Bob Vavricka]

Here are two pics I took of my Monster base as ordered for a Powermatic 3520b. There is about 3" of vertical adjustment on mine. Photos were turned the right way on my computer and I don't see a way for me to rotate them so maybe a Moderator can help me out. Hope this helps.

[Rick Bailey]

Here are two pics I took of my Monster base as ordered for a Powermatic 3520b. There is about 3" of vertical adjustment on mine. Photos were turned the right way on my computer and I don't see a way for me to rotate them so maybe a Moderator can help me out. Hope this helps.

Thanks Bob
Not sure if it will have enough adjustment,
It's off a lathe with a 16'' swing. mine is 22".

[Roger Chandler]

I took a few minutes to check out my Monster Articulated Hollowing rig to see how it lined up with the center on my G0766 22x42 and I do not believe I will have to add to the base. While my rig was made for my former 18/47 G0698, I think it will be okay as is.

Here are some pics......note that the shaft that goes into the base holder is now only held by two screws and not the three, but I feel like it will be just fine.

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There may be enough adjustment for lathes that were 18 -20 inch swing, but likely a 16" swing going to the 22" swing will need the base built up,or better yet, just keep your current base and have the shaft that fits into the base tube lengthened .....that is the part I would have replaced to a longer one if it were me. No doubt, Monster tools probably already has one in stock for a larger lathe that would work just fine to give you the added length necessary to make the 22" swing. Probably something for the 2436 Oneway, or 4224 Powermatic, or the Robust AB.

[Rick Bailey]

Thanks Roger for taking time to check it out.
I'm now thinking I may only have to shim up 2''.
How much do you think the post is still in the base-1''?
I don't have the one I buying in my hands yet.
Thanks,
Rick

[Roger Chandler]

Thanks Roger for taking time to check it out.
I'm now thinking I may only have to shim up 2''.
How much do you think the post is still in the base-1''?
I don't have the one I buying in my hands yet.
Thanks,
Rick

I think at least two inches are in the tube. If it were me, I would try to get that longer shaft if Monster Tools will respond to your inquiry. It may be that they are deciding if the turning market is saturated at this point, and evaluating if they have a sustainable/profitable business at this point......of course, that is pure speculation on my part, and there could be numourous other reasons for a temporary suspension of orders.

I will say that the dealings I had with the original owner were great and the quality of their work, superb!

[allen thunem]

Just curious was the ORIGINAL question to this thread ever definitively answered???

[Rick Bailey]

Just curious was the ORIGINAL question to this thread ever definitively answered???

Still unknown.
I'm not the only one trying to get a reply from them and failed.

[Rick Bailey]

I tried again for the fourth time calling them,
I guess they are going out of business
Hope I'm wrong..

[Robert Willing]

I know everyone likes the monster, but I have no problem with this one on my G0766. http://www.harrisonspecialties.com/s...r-woodturning/. Works great and height is no problem.

[Rick Bailey]

Thanks Roger for taking time to check it out.
I'm now thinking I may only have to shim up 2''.
How much do you think the post is still in the base-1''?
I don't have the one I buying in my hands yet.
Thanks,
Rick

Just a little update,
The seller was kind enough to make me a new base to fit my new lathe.
He has made his own rig and man is it nice!
Can't wait to see it.
Thanks for all the input guys.
He is a member of SMC and that makes me feel a lot better about the whole deal.
Thank you Alan!

[J.D.Redwine]

"Dear Valued Monster Lathe Tool Customers:

The time comes for all good things to end, and unfortunately, this is that time. We would like to thank you all for your
business and support over the past four years, but it is now time for us to close the business and move on to other endeavors."

[Steve Schlumpf]

This is very sad news. Not only did Randy Privett design and make amazing tools but he was also a really good friend. I miss him. I wish Michelle and Todd the best in whatever they pursue in the future. Good luck!

[Rick Bailey]

"Dear Valued Monster Lathe Tool Customers:

The time comes for all good things to end, and unfortunately, this is that time. We would like to thank you all for your
business and support over the past four years, but it is now time for us to close the business and move on to other endeavors."

I guess that answer that question.