jordan6679
Plastic
- Joined
- Feb 14, 2014
It was a 1600 mile drive but I safely arrived home with a pair of 1961 hardinge HC-R with auto threaders. One I am keeping to mechanically restore the other will be gone through and flipped. I was concerned about the power source but took a shot in the dark this morning and hooked up my vfd set to 220v 60hz steady and she came alive! Everything was fully operational but the spindle brake which there may be an activation switch I hadn't discovered yet. I was able to turn a little titanium, the cross slide is absolutely beautiful and accurate the likes I have never seen before and its a filthy mess right now! I'm on the hunt for tool holders, a taper attachment, and whatever other goodies I can get my hands on to have a fully operational setup. Its clear these sat for a while but under the grime shines a beautiful piece of American history. She makes a beautiful partner for my vfd driven UM. More to come!
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