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Jim

I bought an early 50s HLV in similar condition a number of years ago, knowing it was a gamble. Mine turned out OK. A good bit of time to go through it but very little money on parts. In the end, I...

Regarding the hydraulic noise while operating; yes, mine seems loud to the point of annoying to me. I asked here a few years ago and was told by several owners that the hydraulic whine is normal. ...

Dave,
I'd like the 13, 21 and 55/64 collets if still available. PM on the way.
Jim

Michael,
I'd like one table and any trunnion bits that you may have left over. Will send PM with contact details.
Jim

Bill,
Sounds like you have the gearing worked out. But somewhere in my files I have a copy of a Hardinge gearing chart that lists gears for threads down to 4tpi. If I run across it, I'll post a...

Gary,
I've got half a dozen of those Hardinge 5" 4 jaws. Seems that the Hardinge vendor (Pratt Burnerd) at one time changed the design of the socket end of the screw. The earlier design (I assume)...

Rick,
This past winter I replaced both bearings in my 1976 HLV-H motor. I noticed nothing out of ordinary when I took it apart. I replaced it with the same numbered bearing as I took out. Bought...

I've uncrimped a number of similar type devices with variable success. Hard to tell precisely from your photo, but I would approach it with a pair of pliers modified so one jaw is longer (to lever...

Within the last year I've bought several parts direct from Hardinge Elmira. If you can figure out the part no, their site will show prices and availability. I've always called to order and their...

Blake,
I've got a couple lengths of what appears to be graphite impregnated nylon. I can't be sure of material since it is only marked with "made in USA" and a lot number. Dark gray color with an...

My neighbor and I share a 3/8 mile gravel drive in a secluded rural area. We gated it two years ago and placed large Knaack box next to it. Before emplacement, we informed our regular UPS and FEDEX...

This scan from my HLV-H maintenance manual (M-10B) should make it clear. What is referred to as the two piece lock bolt (being held in fig 131) are two short "plugs". One has a bevel to match the...

Ride sold! Thanks John

How about $100 plus flat rate USPS?
Jim

Free to a good home for cost of postage. I'd simply prefer not to toss in the trash.

Good usable condition. 24 hole plate. Newly installed OEM index pinion. Some damage to spindle thread/register. Collet taper smooth in spite of marks on nose. More pics available.
$165 shipped...

$200 + shipping. I cannot find any makers mark but dimensions and several features indicate Rivett, probably late model. Split bed is 3" at narrow point with 35 deg bevel. Slide is very tight with...

2 Ames collets, 5/8" and 1" round. Style unmarked but measure as 1AM. Usable condition but show signs of minor rust pitting and wear. Bores are very smooth. 1" was bored by PO in threaded area...

Rick,
I've powered several 440V Hardinge machines, including an HLV-H from 230V single phase. Transform 230V single to 460 V single then power a VFD for motor functions. In each case, the VFDs did...

I frequently turn with the compound swiveled 30 deg from parallel to the bed to achieve 1/2 reduction of Y axis infeed compared to compound infeed. Reduction in part diameter is direct reading of...

Here's a short video which includes a short discussion of DRO scale placement on an HLV-H to minimize Abbe error. Also includes thoughtful discussion of ways to protect lathe ways. DRO portion...

Lee,
Thanks for that. Meanwhile I decoded the wiring diagram for a 1948 TL lathe which uses the exact same motor as the subject TM has. It also uses the same wiring scheme as your mill: L1-T4,...

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(leads 4,5 and 6 to VFD, 1-2-3 tied together)

Leeko,
How confident are you of the above wiring to obtain high speed? I'm facing a similar conversion on a TM and am...

Lion,
Competent service would definitely find any problem. But there are a couple things you might try first. Oil with a proper clock oil. Not any ordinary thin oil, a proper oil suitable for...