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Machine Why I like Hardinge HLV lathes (video)

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Dabbler

Dabbler

ersatz engineer
When I was a youngster, I had the privilege to watch an 'old timer' use an Hardinge HLV-H lathe. He let me use it under supervision, and - WOW.

My memory is fuzzy, but it just seemed... to work... right... in every way. I've kept my eye out for a working one, and 2 have 'gotten away'. I'll likely never own one, but sometimes you trip over things.

Steve Summers got one, and here is the video of the pros and cons:

 
Dabbler said:
When I was a youngster, I had the privilege to watch an 'old timer' use an Hardinge HLV-H lathe. He let me use it under supervision, and - WOW.

My memory is fuzzy, but it just seemed... to work... right... in every way. I've kept my eye out for a working one, and 2 have 'gotten away'. I'll likely never own one, but sometimes you trip over things.

Steve Summers got one, and here is the video of the pros and cons:

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Oh yeah, always wanted one. If I ever win the lotto one will be in my first 5 purchases
 
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