My shop instructor in collage 1977 liked his Monarch but said that he would get a Hardinge now. I worked as a toolmaker and CNC machinist for too many years not get an HLV-H for my shop. The Harding came with some insert toolholders, collets but someone took the quick change tool post off the...
Thanks John,
I have to finish the new DRO install on mill my Dad bought new in 1976. then I can finish the Hardinge placement. Even on roller I was able to run the lathe:)
Thanks Sid,
It is absolutely a loss for the students. In addition the instructor retired because of the change.
I was VERY fortunate to find the Hardinge HLV! Spend many hours running one before I retired.
Welcome to the forum. I worked as toolmaker and I’m in the process of putting a DRO on 40 year old mill. Nice see someone that does machining old school!
I was given this radical engine kit that was started. It came with no plans. I do know that it’s not Hodgson 9 radial engine. Would like to know what it is and if plans are still available.
Thanks John