I got my dream Lathe! Let me show you

[@ehamster]

"Thanks for stopping by", thanks for inviting us in. 😊

[@mikechristiansen2000]

Thanks Steve. Enjoy having you back. You are the Bob Ross of machining.

[@keithhansen3963]

That is the crown jewel of toolroom lathes. 100% pure American quality and craftsmanship. Silky smooth in every aspect. Congrats

[@seldendaniel8819]

Thanks, Steve! That is a nice machine, you deserve it. Your Dad is wise. I'm 62, family history of heart trouble. I've spent the last 10 years glued to the sofa. CT scan was alarming. I dusted off the treadmill, made a shelf for my computer screen and now watch all my favorite U Tube creators while walking. First day 1 MPH was tough - another wake up call. 15 min and I was worn out! Guys like me, anything is better than nothing, over time you will get stronger. healthy food can taste good, and my Dr. said once a week I can eat anything I want. That keeps me going. My dad had a triple bypass at @ 62, and made it to 98! That was way back in the 70's, medicine is so much better now. Don't put it off, have a scan - mine only cost $100, I was in and out in well under an hour. Anyway, glad to have Steve back!

[@jackn4853]

I'm so pleased and grateful that we have the NHS from cradle to grave here in the UK. A prime example of how tax should be used, for the benefit of every citizen.

[@charlieromeo7663]

Congratulations on obtaining an HLV-H. They are indeed the Cadillac of tool room lathes, but I may be slightly biased. I have a 1969 HLV-H that hadn’t been used in years since a previous owner used water-based coolant in the machine, which is a huge mistake. Anyway, I rebuilt the machine using internal parts obtained from a well-known Hardinge rebuilder. Since the bedplate is the heart of the machine it’s very important to ensure the lubrication system is functioning properly, and the little pump handle is activated prior to each use especially since the underside of your carriage does not have the Teflon liner on it, a feature that came on later machines. I completely rebuilt mine including a bedplate regrind, installation of Rulon on the carriage AND tailstock (installation of a shim under the bedplate to restore tailstock alignment to the spindle is cheating IMO), The Hardinge spec for taper is .0001 in six inches. I was able to achieve .00007 taper in 10 inches. My HLV-H is beyond the doubt my favorite machine in the shop. The design of these machines is near flawless. The only reason to level these machines is to have proper drain to the coolant sump because as you mentioned, the entire bed is mounted on springs to damp vibration. One thing to note, when using a chuck, I like to keep a 5C collet clamped with a piece of scrap in it to prevent the collet closer tube from beating up the inside of the spindle. I’m quite certain you will enjoy your machine. Try to avoid using compressed air around the headstock. The front bearing is only sealed with a labyrinth seal and compressed air can force super small chips past it. If you get in a pinch and need to cut metric threads, there is a banjo setup that uses straight cut gears to get it done. If you’re not on it, there is a Hardinge Lathe IO group out there with some amazingly knowledgeable members, one of which makes the metric banjos if you need one. You will need a set of change gears. Hardinge change gears, and most gears inside your machine are an older gear spec, Fellows Stub with a 22/29 DP with a 20 degree PA except Hardinge chose to have the OD .005 under for some reason, a question I’ve asked Hardinge about and no one seems to know why. 22/29 DP 20 PA gear cutters are difficult to find, but if you know someone with a wire EDM, I can create a DXF file for any Hardinge gear tooth count that your EDM guy can cut. I made a couple before I left a previous employer and they work perfectly. Good to see you again, and good luck with the HLV-H.

[@rvarsigfusson6163]

A real gent you are...... Respect Sir.

[@BIGWIGGLE223]

You sound like the guy with all the knowledge. Lol! Very informative. Just goes to remind us at times that no matter how much we think we know, we don't know shit and shouldn't ever assume we always know what we're doing with a new machine in the shop. Always do at least the minimum amount of prestartup research.

[@xsbiggy6349]

Not sure if any other sparkys have commented, but with using the transformer, youre fine. Transformers are relative and can be used in either direction. The only real issue is that you'll lose amperage when stepping up the voltage versus stepping down.

[@chuckinwyoming8526]

Steve, you feel the same way about your Hardinge as I do about my Monarch 10EE. Each have their advantages and limitations but both are top of the line tool room lathes. I got my 1972 10EE inch/mm lathe as a free project. Had fallen on it's face in a failed move, the electronics (more complicated than the Hardinge) required a lot of work. The electronic speed control vacuum tubes in the square dial 10EE cost more than most lathes and both C16J 8" high main tubes were bad. I designed printed circuit boards and made modern solid state direct tube replacements, After more than 100 hours making parts and fixing problems the damage is repaired, lathe is completely restored and in like new condition. The lathe came with no tooling, I made D1-3 spindle adjustable back plates for new 3, 4, 6 jaw chucks and 5C collet closer.

[@scroungasworkshop4663]

Great words of wisdom Steve. As someone that has dealt with bouts of severe depression i know that psychologists would call what you described as mindfulness, literally concentrating on something which then blocks out negative thoughts and stops the ruminating. My workshop is my mindfulness haven and I love my amateur machining hobby. I recently upgraded my lathe too, going from a Taiwanese made unit (think Grizzly) to an English made Colchester Triumph 2000 and what a joy it is to use. I don’t need to use earmuffs anymore either. Cheers mate, Stuart 🇦🇺

[@onehot57]

Hi Steve I am glad to see you back making videos. In May I was 86 and do believe in doing something every day, I am very active with caution . Keep up the good work, love the new lathe!

[@Hoaxer51]

Keep moving, that seems to be a big part of it!

[@AndySomogyi]

Just convert to electronic lead screw, problem solved with imperial / metric . I converted my crappy Asian 12x36 and it’s been a game changer. I’m using a customized version of Claugh’s ELC where I can program thread length and auto stop, so no more threading dial

[@Paul-FrancisB]

Congratulations on the new lathe, you deserve it. Wishing you and your family a happy new year.

[@bulletproofpepper2]

Thanks for sharing. Sweet!!! Yes tool holders.

[@patrickmazzone9066]

Nice machine enjoy Thanks for sharing

[@SHarris64]

What a wonderful lathe!! 😃🙏🏻❤️😊

[@dannyl2598]

Congratulations Steve. I'm happy for you. Hope all is well with you and your family.

[@jeremylastname873]

I’m happy for you Steve. It really does cut a thread!

[@greybeard3759]

Good to see you back!

[@GusBird]

Now I understand why you spent so much time on that chuck repair. Love the lathes and anything Hardinge has a touch and feel like nothing else. Often thought of a Chucker (great in their own way, affordable) but the tool room lathe is of course the holy grail. And I always loved those “white” dials :)

[@pdxRetired]

Back in the late 1980's the company I worked for had a model-maker machinist that made prototype machine parts (medical device company). He lobbied for several years to get a new lathe in the model shop (room next to the electronics lab where I spent my time). Everyone was excited when the brand new Hardinge lathe (I have no clue as to the model, but looked like yours) arrived and was installed. I was amazed at how quiet and smooth it was, you could hardly hear it running. No one but the model maker was allowed to even touch that machine. I think your "new" lathe will be a good addition to your shop! I look forward to seeing many projects made on it.

[@BIGWIGGLE223]

Oooooooooooeeeeeeeeeyyyyy!!!! Look at that beautiful Hardinge!!!

[@MalJ-eb7nv]

Thankyou Steve. Good to see you again - all the best for the new year!!. I really appreciate older machines ( more in USA than Australia). Very detailed description. Loved the mechanism forthe variable speed using the pulleys. Keep well. Love the thread cutting on the lathe !!

[@madden4306]

I have admired this lathe for years for years and could afford to buy one but considering my skill level as a hobby machinist that would be analogous to giving champagne to a pig. A beautiful machine.

[@KennyEaton603]

Best tool room lathe made. Yes, better than the 10EE. Congrats, hope you enjoy it.

[@jimad]

In case nobody else mentions it, plumb an air line through the tailstock to the center of the bed passage. About 10 or 12 pounds of air is all you need. Then the tailstock just floats across the bed. I got this tip from an experienced machinist and have been forever grateful.

[@rvarsigfusson6163]

I have been using that system and one guy at the work did it...... He did ask the boss if it would be okay if he would make the lath tailstock movable and he did so.... No one did thanks him for it..... But that did make that lathe my favorite and was just outside from all others machines..... a nice tech.

[@rexmyers991]

I will be 82 in three weeks. I do the same as your dad except I run an aircraft restoration shop (with one apprentice). I can only work around six hours each day, but it keeps me going.

[@izzynutz2000]

I love hanging out at your shop thanks for letting us do so Merry Christmas Steve and family

[@evanharriman5352]

Thank you for sharing this new tool with us! You’re such an inspiration to so many people, Steve; we all love to share some gentle, wholesome machine shop time with you. I recently joined a monthly community repair group, fixing bicycles, and it’s exactly what I’ve needed to help my depression. The inertia is REAL in that you know it’ll help to get moving and do what you love but the inertia to get started is so strong. As inertia works, it also keeps you going once you’ve started :-)

[@michaelboyle1983]

Nice lathe! That was the first lathe I ran when I was hired as a machinist. The only difference is that it had a DRO on X and Z. I've looked for one on and off since 1997. Never very seriously, though. God bless you all!

[@andrewdolinskiatcarpathian]

Now that is what I call a thread cutting lathe! 👏👏👍😀

[@RPrice_OG]

Best thing about having a machine shop is making accessories for machines in the shop.

[@donjohnson605]

Love the Harding🥰

[@toruk16]

A great machine

[@davidsherry3068]

Steve , you will love running that lathe, I did for over 22 years in Elmira ,NY.if that gives you a clue.

[@notajp]

I once bought a 15x50 Sheldon for $300 from the factory I used to work at several years ago. Nobody else even put a bid on it because it was 3 phase, and of course it’s size. Not something you’d want for use in your garage, but it was fine for my purposes and phase converters aren’t a big deal to buy or just build your own like I did.

[@jonbracken9394]

Hey Steve, great to see you. Glad things are going well. Thanks for sharing!

[@hankus253]

Steve you said it best. I enjoy YOUR spending a little time with ME each week.

[@gwharton68]

What more could a person ask for, a very nice Hardinge Tool Room lathe and a beautiful view out the window. Happy New Year to you and all of your family. Al is the greatest.

[@dgoode-ys3nx]

CONGRATS, OIL THE BRAKE CORK & ADJUST, ALL THE BEST FOR YOUR FAMILY!

[@135SoHc]

We got the turret lathe version of that machine last year at work. It came with no tooling blocks but the Hardinge booklet included showed all the dimensions so the VF2ss got called up to make them.

[@stumccabe]

Thanks Steve - great to have you back!

[@Ron_EZ]

Cora is in Supervisor Mode! 🤣🤣

[@ColKorn1965]

Nice lathe.😊 I inherited both of mine, so I had no choice. I really need a "dream mill" or 2, and 3-phase.

[@suzukipilot4773]

That is a beautiful HLV-H, Steve. Congratulations! Thanks for sharing.

[@RustyInventions-wz6ir]

Wow. Good looking lathe. Very nice indeed. I get why you are excited.

[@SteveSummers]

@RustyInventions-wz6ir it's in pretty good shape . She is used but far from worn out

[@garybettencourt611]

so glad you are back I can enjoy my saturday morning coffee . i am a master industrial electrician, taught transformer theory and motor controls for my local union your transformer is perfectly fine and code legal . there is no step up or step down it just depends on your need and how you wire it up. spent my whole career working on machines like yours . feel free to contact me if you need help with your machine

[@charleswelch249]

I love your new lathe, Steve. I can't wait to see what you make with it in the future. But taking care of yourself and your family is the most important thing you can do today.

[@akfarmboy49]

I have never used that lathe. I know people that have them. You did a good job explaining how it works. I prefer a monarch EE

[@truckguy6666]

Wow, incredible machine in beautiful condition! I want to get a lathe but I honestly dont know exactly what I want. If I find one of these, I'm jumping on it!

[@ThePottingShedWorkshop]

Very nice. Knowledge is what makes expensive things cheap. If you know, then you can work around it.

[@trevelynbrown4444]

Nice to see you again . I missed seeing your videos . Happy to hear the family is well . I like the new machine. Hope to see more . Garfield Brown Scottsboro Alabama USA .

[@MrDwrench1]

It's an extremely cool machine. Love the speed control system. Thanks for the video.

[@Rick-i4u]

That is a bomb ass machine, used one for years in my younger days...👍💪👍💪🔥

[@johnlee8231]

A few months! You/ve been holding out on us. Congrats on this new beauty.

[@Hoaxer51]

Steve’s been keeping that thing to himself, hasn’t he? Can’t blame him I guess. Lol

[@wilsontaylor234]

I am glad you found your lathe. I looked for one for years before I found mine. It is my go-to lathe for anything that it is small enough to work with. I noticed several differences between my lathe and your. Mine does not have the taper attachment (I would be interested in a better view of the attachment as well as a video of its use). Also, my collet cabinet is different. My lathe came very well tooled. I have 6 chucks as well as a complete set of collets. My lathe does not have the travel-dial. Also the threading stop on my lathe is different. It is rectangular and has a fine adjustment screw that will allow you to adjust up to about 1/2 inch. I have noticed that using the lathe in fast range while cutting threads does have the stop activate at a different location from the low range. One thing that you didn't mention is that it is self lubricating. I was told by the previous owner to fill the reservoir with ATF. I too have wanted to cut metric threads with the lathe. Hardinge makes change gears to accomplish the change, but they are very expensive. They use an unusual pressure angle if I remember correctly. I have considered making a complete set of gears for my lathe with a different pressure angle, but have never done it. I look forward to seeing new videos of this lathe in action.

[@charlietoews1593]

Good to see you smile.

[@grntitan1]

That is one of the Cadillacs of tool room lathes. I had always thought they were VFD variable speed. Appears to be a fancy design of a Reeves drive. Nice score!!

[@raymondhorvatin1050]

A beautiful piece of equipment thanks for sharing

[@Patric-Kole]

I feel like you're the "Mr. Rogers neighborhood" of machine shops. 😊 Always so positive, and some good words of wisdom.

[@cipov3434]

Great video, thanks for sharing.

[@jeremydoblinger3609]

That machine was a heck of a score in my opinion.. i know Robin R gets really good results off of his..but the guy is a mechanical genuis in my opinion.. very smart..

[@aceroadholder2185]

Hardridge made a threading attachment that was even faster. It mounted over the top of the machine and used a master and follower for each pitch to be cut. The follower carried the thread cutting tool. The master was geared to the spindle and to use you pulled a lever on the follower to engage the master and make a pass. The spindle was never stopped and could be run at high speed in softer materials. The attachment was three or four times faster than what was shown in the video. Not cheap, but just the trick for production of precision parts. Like he says, a wonderful lathe but there are no cheap parts or accessories for it.

[@edsmachine93]

Very nice lathe Steve. Centainly quality. I really like the threading capability. That Cammed compound is awesome. You really will get alot of good use and service out of this machine. Thanks for sharing. Happy New Year to you and your family. 🙏

[@1320pass]

AL scores again! Mighty fine machine. Former employer had a few, mostly as a second op setup. Very repeatable tolerances.

[@MrMrbowhunter001]

great video , vary educational regarding that lathe for future reference

[@ericmorriscompany9648]

First comment? So glad to see your videos again. Hope things are settling down for you and your family.

[@jamesburns8247]

Your drive system (Reeves Drives) is the same I had on Bead Rollup machines at the old Mohawk Tire and Rubber shop in Akron before it closed in 1978. The dirt and grime in the bead department got onto the belts and wore grooves into them but that took many years to do.

[@mdvener]

Great machine n video n Saturday morning. Thanks for all you do.

[@johntrevick2060]

Very nice! That threading looked so easy.

[@Sowhat-u6f]

Steve, it's always good to see you and thanks for the video.

[@ElmerJFudd-oi9kj]

Seems to be a very special specialist lathe to me, and you are just the guy to make it pay out.

[@Steviegtr52]

Hi Steve. From the UK. I have a slightly smaller lathe here. It is the Myford super7B. With power feed & qc gearbox. Love it. I do like the cam operated compound you have & the auto stop on the leadscrew. Very nice. I did make a few toolholders for mine , which i fitted the wedge type toolpost to. I did most of them on the milling machine. Happy new year in advance. Steve.

[@josephrogers9701]

Beautiful addition to the shop Steve. Soon ( already? ) you will be at the point of eliminating something when a change is made. Glad to see you back in the video world. Joe

[@powerq21]

Thank you, Steve, nice piece of kit. All the best to you and the family for the new year.

[@felderup]

there's a LOT of people building cnc lathes that they'll mostly only ever run in manual mode, a hell of a lot more that want such a thing. i didn't figure it'd be something that would just be bought way back then, maybe 80's, but not much farther back, i'm too old to not know we had stuff that good before then. sweet machine.

[@ericrichards5862]

What a great lathe Steve, goes to show that when you dream and plan and keep your eyes looking you can find what you want. I had the same wish for a Monarch and earlier this year found two, one a model 60 and the other a model 61 at an estate sale. They have a similar way of threading using a cross slide stop. Abom79 has demonstrated several times on his channel. Take care and all the best in the new year. Eric.

[@retromechanicalengineer]

I visited a friend who works in a Government laser research facility. All Hardinge machines in their machine room, absolute precision. Hope you had a good Christmas. Best wishes.

[@GoCreatehms]

Fantastic lathe, I would love to have one. Workshop therapy is the best therapy! Great to see you posting videos again.

[@dochankin9684]

Steve, it's my dream machine! You're like a kid on Christmas morning and you have every right to be. I hope it brings you lots of pleasure.

[@heinvosloo45]

Your Dad is a wise man. I am a bit younger (73) but I also have a nice workshop and do something there every day. Never have a day when I don't have something to do there. I also still have '76 Chevy K10 that is waiting for me to start assembling. I will be sure to refer back to your videos on this subject. Best wishes to you and yours from a sunny South Africa.

[@DJPLAST2]

Great investment in the machine. Nice to be able to watch outside thru the window. Be prepared to have the machine sitting in front of that window with no glass for at least one day in the future. Nice to take advantage of the natural light, but I would have located the machine elsewhere in the shop. Nobody plans to lose anything out of the chuck, but it happens.

[@aflippy21]

Congratulations on obtaining your dream lathe! I also hope to own some Hardinge machines in the future. In the meantime I am having fun using a benchtop Taig 5C lathe which shares a few similarities with the Hardinge. Belt-driven 5C spindle and a solid dovetail bed make both of these very nice machines. I use primarily Hardinge brand 5C collets on my Taig as they are very high quality.

[@michaelcarpenter7835]

That is awesome steve, Really happy for you

[@quirty864]

All meat, no fluff, some folks just got natural ability to teach. Thanks

[@hydroy1]

In my opinion, one of the very BEST tool room lathes on the market bar none. Get a Newmark British DRO on it and it will always be your go to lathe. I LOVE mine !

[@jasonhull5712]

Those were made specifically for threading almost exclusively. The turret style was intended for more of a production style setting. But still a very capable and versatile machine. Congratulations on your new acquisition !

[@Quignal]

Very nice I have wanted one of those for years - jealous!!

[@russtdodd]

You will really enjoy this machine. I have one and it is perfect for the small precision parts I build. The machine’s rigidity and precision definitely are a benefit. I recall that the Super Precision models had less than 25 millionths of an inch runout when they left the factory.

[@Pilotltd]

Hi Steve - over this side of the pond we have 240V ac single phase and 400V (+10% -6%) three phase. I have several 3 phase machines but don't have a three phase supply. I just run each one on its own single to three phase inverter of suitable wattage. The inverters aren't particularly expensive and e*ay is your friend for excellent quality used ones at good prices. I picked up a tested and working Yaskawa 3 Kw for around $120 your money - they are around $550 new! :)

[@TBJK07Jeep]

I was looking at that same machine before I lucked out & picked up my Monarch Sunstrand 10EE(1939). If I buy another lathe for my shop, it will be a Hardinge.

[@ypaulbrown]

Great sound effects at 4:05❤

[@clintchapman4319]

I guess you never have to worry about getting the tailstock adjusted to center! As long as it's correctly built, that's awesome!

[@chrisrhodes5464]

Yes that electric system on the machine would be a pain in the butt for most of the younger electricians now adays

[@robertschauer376]

Awesome addition to the shop Steve!

[@ianmckay1780]

This is why I watch you! You love machinery and "how it does" "That"! That way, we can learn from you, "how to", and so increase our knowledge and interest in what you do and why.Hp[e you had a good christmas and will have a good new year. All the best for the upcoming year and hope to see more of you and yours. From UK.

[@brianatbtacprod1989]

6:55 DEER! Steve has been hanging around with Cora too much. Nice machine, great video, glad to see you dong them again. Thanks!

[@edpopelas2844]

Sweet addition Steve!

[@brettbaldwin3829]

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your family. Congrats on the Hardinge.

[@silasmarner7586]

At our semiconductor manufacturing plant we had a Hardinge lathe. It was the machinist's "Go To" lather.

[@ypaulbrown]

Steve, you are a Blessing to the machinist world…Thank You So Much…PB

[@RRINTHESHOP]

Super nice Steve, I would love to have one also. I love my DSM59.