Dorian Tool Post Review and Test! Monarch Lathe

A brand new Dorian Tool International SDN40CA wedge lock tool post has landed. Finally getting a proper tool post for the Monarch that has been a long time coming. Thanks to Dorian Tool for their support of the channel!
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[@andyZ3500s]

Good to see a video from you again. It would be interesting to break down the Aloris to see how it works and where the wear is. Might even make a good video.

[@erichockuly9819]

I hope your renovations are coming along as you expected!!! How about an update video? I, along with others are anxious to here from you! Hope all is well

[@mtman2025]

My new TL2 came with a SDN35CXA from Dorian. I've spent my whole career working with multifix style toolposts, and cheesy piston actuated qctp's. The Dorian is absolutely on a whole other level.

[@carlwhite8225]

Aaron, Glad to see you back, Great video and hope that you are well.

[@chipperkeithmgb]

Glad you’re back

[@bheckel1]

I am sad because you haven't had any videos. I watch most of them and I think all of your videos are top notch. Thank you for the time you spent.

[@johnl5177]

I've got a very similar lathe at work a 1958 monarch I still use it it's a 20" model with a 32 inch actual swing 72inch between centers recently made a 5ft 7 inch stroke crank shaft largest diameter was 15.5 inch. These old machines were built great

[@benrivenbark]

Hey welcome back Sunny. Missed your videos.

[@MrPatdeeee]

Nice to see you again; on KZbin kind Sir. Always like your videos. And very interesting always!

[@Wintersmachineshop]

Nice to see a new video from you ! Nice new tool post for that beautiful lathe !

[@bcbloc02]

I have not used a Dorian tool post but they are my go to brand for toolholders because they will hold larger tooling than the Aloris in the same size.

[@AlwaysSunnyintheShop]

Yeah they hold bigger tools and are built heavier, too. On your big Monarch those would be 20 lbs a piece with no tool in them.

[@bcbloc02]

@@AlwaysSunnyintheShop Sadly Dorian does not make the ea size my big Monarch uses.

[@bearsrodshop7067]

Been awhile since I watched your channel, but all ways a good day when a new tool arrives 👍👍😎

[@TheAyrCaveShop]

That's a beauty Aaron...Fit finish and quality looks first class! Thanks for sharing. ATB....Dean

[@mikecabe6127]

Enjoyed the video Aaron!!!! Glad to see you back!!

[@melgross]

Dorian is always my first choice. Not cheap, but a step up from Aloris.

[@bulletproofpepper2]

Oh man that is sweet! Thanks for sharing!

[@kalpetkoff]

Great videos and I love the channel. Thank you!

[@ilpirata17]

I have a Dorian as well and it's been a great investment. Nice shirt also

[@MattysWorkshop]

Gday Aaron, absolutely awesome investment and one day I really hope to have one myself, thanks for sharing mate, cheers

[@hilltopmachineworks2131]

I have the Dorian Quadra tool post on my Monarch. No issues with it.

[@kir0v]

sick shirt.

[@theessexhunter1305]

No shifting spanner was a blessing....with tool wear Adam the repeatability of 2 tenths is not worth looking for...Also depends on what end of the lathe you are working at. the unworn tailstock or the worn chuck end...!!

[@Hoaxer51]

Are you still kicking? Could use another video from you if you aren’t too busy!

[@fna-wrightengineering]

Pretty new tool post for the prettiest lathe on KZbin! Awesome upgrade, Aaron. It's almost too bad you have to move the tool post around so much, so you can't take full advantage of that stellar repeatability by building a tool library in your DRO. But I suppose it's a small price to pay for the utility of such a large lathe... Plus you've still all the advantages that come with the quick-change-ability, repeatable tool heights, and the added rigidity of a brand new, super-high-quality tool post. Looking forward to seeing some chips made using the new investment!

[@piteralvarado1028]

Exelente este trabajo que hiciste amigo

[@jpsimon206]

It's hard to ask this without inadvertently coming off butthurt, I assure you it's not the case. A few videos back I asked if you could make use of an NOS KDK tool post. I'm not remotely put out that you chose otherwise, but I'm always interested in this question. It seems like all Machinists are rather fixed on their tool post style. It's one of the only changes I've seen countenanced for a new employee. It seems like everybody either prefers the aloris style, the multifix, or what I suppose would be best summed up as other; the rarer options and the occasional old-timer who loves his lantern post. I'm always curious what creates this preference. May I ask if you learned on this style of tool post? Have you run other styles for significant amount of time? What do you like and dislike about the various options? BTW, I congratulate you on not removing your cross slide, I see the advantages it has for some operators, people with far more skill than myself, but it feels like denuding a piece of art and it completely ignores the wonderful 30 60 90 trigonometry rule that gives you 10x resolution on the cross slide dial. And who could not love that color? I have a set of Studebaker trim logo pieces of that exact art deco / art nouveau era. I'm not even a car guy, but the beauty and workmanship in those simple fonts... It's the little things. That machine looks like an absolute pleasure every time you turn on the light. Be well

[@melgross]

A number of those toolpost companies have gone out of business as their holders offered no real advantage, and had other problems. Yet, there will always be a small few who still swear by them. I find no need to bother.

[@JETHO321]

The pins go into the nut and then into the bottom of the toolpost holder to keep it from spinning, not through the nut and into the compound.

[@kimber1958]

Thanks

[@bradthayer6782]

Nice wobbly t-shirt. Pretty fine tool post too, but you gotta change the knob color.

[@AlwaysSunnyintheShop]

Solidarity! Yeah I’m not loving that knob- have to make an update…

[@elanman608]

This is only my opinion although the wedge type QCTP can claim to have some advantages in strength. Unlike Dickson, Multifix and the Aloris piston tool posts which clamp by aplying a force perpendicular to the mating face. the wedge type uses a force in plane with the mating face as the wedge is forced down which can cause the tool holder to twist unpredictably.

[@mdlanor5414]

I’ve liked watching your KZbin videos. Why have you stopped making them?

[@JohnSmith-ed1sr]

Why did you disappear …. I was waiting for the next video

[@jesusberumenveliz1864]

a DA Dorian tool post is the best for that BIG compound

[@Thysddcf235]

Hope to see a new video soon.

[@Ryan-dz3jo]

Whoa its been while scince I've seen an IWW shirt. Nive video Aron.

[@dcobel60]

Sent you several e-mails over the last months,...no reply? Also noticed that you have not produced any new videos since this last video? I am concerned that something has happened,..I'm sure your just busy with the house expansion and other stuff, but would be nice to here from you. I live in Gilbert which I think is close to your house, so if you need any help let me know! Happy New Year !!!!

[@mudnducs]

I hope you’re still making videos😊

[@bigbadbertie5186]

What!!!!! you spun up that big disk and didn't mention it?????? (nice tool post good to see you back posting vids)

[@tomeyssen9674]

Nice. Thanks again. How's the building project out back going?

[@jeremycable51]

Is a beautiful tool and a good investment for anyone who’s doing this daily I need to get me another one that’s more common than the one I have

[@Impuritan1]

Hey, this guy ok? Anyone know? Hasn’t made any videos in a long time it seems.

[@CannaMike420]

7" is not small !

[@jeremycable51]

If I buy a new one it’ll be a quad post from them

[@hilltopmachineworks2131]

I have the quadra. Works well especially for multiple operations because you can keep several tool holders on it and just rotate it to the one you need.

[@jeremycable51]

@@hilltopmachineworks2131 it’s the better version and much more veristle of a regular four sided tool post every since I seen it on cutting edges channel I’ve wanted one but good lord if it ain’t pricey

[@hilltopmachineworks2131]

@@jeremycable51 Yeah they are not cheap. I was fortunate that it was on my lathe when I bought it.

[@veejaybomjay8145]

Dude, are you a Wobbly?

[@profuse007]

How much was the used tool post from Abom?

[@AlwaysSunnyintheShop]

If I remember right I paid him $250

[@wags9777]

Kinda is a paid promotion. They gave you a discount and your promoting the tool.

[@AlwaysSunnyintheShop]

By KZbin’s definition, yes, it is paid promotion and that’s why I flagged it properly. My point was that I didn’t accept cash and didn’t get a free tool.

[@chrisboek2346]

U ok u dropped off the face of the earth

[@bernardmauge8613]

$1600 plus shipping, I think I ll pass

[@wags9777]

Your first problem is your using Instagram. The people calling your lathe small are not machinist and or know anything about monarch lathes. If youtube isn't paying you enough. You should pump out more content and build your channel like you used to. 1 video every 4 months or so will not make you money.

[@theessexhunter1305]

There is machining for the purpose of making films which Arron enjoys, but struggles as it is not his trade. Or what Adam has done is go overboard with promoting products. Real world is Kurtis or Peter from Edge precision or Josh Topper if you want real engineer's who film what that they make not cleaning down the machine every 2 mins or not running coolant so you can see the work

[@JohnSmith-ed1sr]

Please actually build something