I am considering the purchase of a Hardinge HLV lathe, S/N HLV-BK-???-3. I spoke to a repair person who works on Hardinge machines and he strongly advised me to stay away from this old machine. He said getting parts is a nightmare. He recommended looking for a HLV-H or newer machine.
I am setting up a home metal working shop mostly for hobby type use. This machine would not see a lot of heavy use, but I want something that I can rely on.
I was wondering if there is a source for used parts for this machine?
The machine that I am looking at sounds good when it is running – smooth. I do not know about wear though. The carriage drive screws all work. What are machines of this vintage worth?
I am setting up a home metal working shop mostly for hobby type use. This machine would not see a lot of heavy use, but I want something that I can rely on.
I was wondering if there is a source for used parts for this machine?
The machine that I am looking at sounds good when it is running – smooth. I do not know about wear though. The carriage drive screws all work. What are machines of this vintage worth?