I got my dream Lathe! Let me show you

[@ehamster]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@RPrice_OG]

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

[@Paul-FrancisB]

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

[@dannyl2598]

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

[@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!

[@rayp.454]

Hi Steve, I have an HLV-H (imperial only and 480 V), you have to have deep pockets to get one of these, but it is a very special machine. The more you use it, the more you will become one with it. The spindle is VERY rigid and you can take heavy cuts without vibrations. You should be glad to have that taper attachment. Hardinge accessories go for big money. I popped for a good used spindle mounted cut-off tool which is great for short runs. Your electronics should be good for quite a while because back then they were built to last. Get a good readout because this machine can hold tenths all day long. Great looking machine you have. Stay busy in the shop, it is good for the soul!

[@MatthewHarrisStudio]

Happy for you Steve!!!! That's absolutely gorgeous, thank you for sharing

[@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.

[@blainedyck3836]

That’s a sweet lathe love to have one thank you for sharing

[@izzynutz2000]

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

[@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 :)

[@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.

[@stevenjahnsen154]

That is a awesome 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

[@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.

[@PoodlePuncher]

It's not often you see a Hardinge that isn't a "chucker"... Nice Find!

[@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.

[@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 :-)

[@argee55]

Great addition to the shop. I got in a bidding war several years ago for a tool room quality Hardinge. Needless to say I'm still looking for one. Happy New Year to you and yours!

[@rogerwilliams2902]

I refurbished a KL1 , the UK version of the HLVH made here in Exeter , England. If you purchase a set of Myford changewheels and set them up on the special bracket under the cover , and shifting the gearbox lever to the " Outside " ( I think thats what its called ) you can cut just about any metric thread pitch you need. A very clever American chap worked all the ratios out to achieve the pitches , but cant remember his name . Worth researching . Ive since sold my KL1 and bought a DSG. Hope this is of some help. I still have all the pictures of the Hardinge though, lovely bit of kit.

[@carljerris9587]

I picked up an older Hardinge HC (turret lathe) that was wired 460V. It has a hand wheel on the Reeves drive so that part of the speed control is not electronic. The previous owner had the motor re-wound for 220/40. He also did some re-jiggering on the electronics so that the carrige motor works as designed. It is possible but as you state the motor controls are not simple. He started to re wire the brake but died on a motor cycle accident. It is a very smooth lathe and makes very good looking parts. The HC lathe had a threading attachment (parts missing) that has interchangeable bronze thread dies on the collet end of the spindle. A simple hand operated lever has a follower on the thread die that hooks up to a tool holder for the cutting of a thread. It is a sort of higher production way to cut threads. One thing I have heard about Hardinge lathes is to never use water based coolants. They can/will cause rust in places that will destroy the accuracy of the lathe. Also, the cabinets are an integral part of the lathe and designed to add stiffness to the lathe.

[@user-qs2iq1ci8m]

I run this machine almost daily at work it's the beez neez for a small manual lathe job

[@jonbyers8530]

Hey Steve, you can power feed both the X and Z at the same time to turn a 45 degree angle. Great for breaking an edge.

[@blankroomsoup666]

Thanks for sharing, that’s a really cool addition to the shop! Back when I used to work in engineering we’ve had this old Holbrook tool room lathe. This thing was so old it must have built some Spitfires during WW2, but even with decades of wear and neglect it was always a pleasure to work on.

[@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.

[@OmeMachining]

Some manufacturers have made this option from factory. I've tried one "in shop made" and it's surprisingly effective. But that's on tailstocks in + 100kg.. this is just small and light. It really don't need lift , other than a oil film to float on 😂😊

[@thearchibaldtuttle]

Never heard of this machine but I live in Europe. From the explanation and what you showed it probably in the same category as a Schaublin or Emco. Extremely precise, sturdy and hard to come by without breaking the bank.

[@OmeMachining]

@@thearchibaldtuttle Hardinge is top of the line. (This model in particular) - Schaublin is easy the same level. Emco has never made lathes to this specs, - manual vise.

[@surveywaters]

Always nice to see a new video. Beautiful machine, thank you for sharing. I believe you just raised the demand for them.

[@stumccabe]

Thanks Steve - great to have you back!

[@hankus253]

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

[@crichtonbruce4329]

New machine day! And what a beauty it is! I hope your Christmas was wonderful, and may the New Year be the best yet.

[@jimzivny1554]

Congratulations on the new lathe. I felt as excited when I got my South Bend heavy 10, same as the lathe I used in high school. I used a one similar with a turret head setup at a truck shop years ago, great machine

[@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. 🙏

[@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.

[@bulletproofpepper2]

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

[@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

[@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 !!

[@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.

[@mojo6524]

My Cousin started his mache shop business with that lathe's bigger brother and a manual Bridgeport.

[@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 .

[@jonbracken9394]

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

[@DonDegidio]

Hi Steve, I hope Elizabeth's cluster headaches have ended. The Hardinge looks sweet. I can see a tool holder project coming soon. Happy Holidays to you and the family.

[@gary36535]

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

[@charlietoews1593]

Good to see you smile.

[@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.

[@joecolanjr.8149]

Awesome score Steve! Good luck with her. Hope you and the family had a merry Christmas and have a Happy New Year!!

[@powerq21]

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

[@KennyEaton603]

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

[@francisrampen9099]

Nice to see you back Steve and congratulations on your new machine and thanks for the review of the Hardinge - the Hardinge would be high up on my list of dream lathes following the 10ee. Hope your charming wife's migraines are subsiding - they can be absolutely debilitating.

[@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.

[@patrickmazzone9066]

Nice machine enjoy Thanks for sharing

[@billboy7390]

Great look at a Hardinge. Look forward to checking out some of your videos and watching your future endeavor’s.

[@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!

[@raymondhorvatin1050]

A beautiful piece of equipment thanks for sharing

[@dgoode-ys3nx]

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

[@Rick-i4u]

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

[@MrDwrench1]

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

[@kimbye1]

Congratulations. It's been my dream machine for years as well and I found one a few months back at a price I could afford, it should be here in early spring, so in the mean time I'm watching as many Hardinge HLV-H videos as I possibly can to make the wait more bearable 😆

[@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.

[@takedeadaim8671]

I have wanted and truly need the accuracy and thread cutting system of one of those machines. Here in the north they sell for ridiculous prices and I have been as close as minutes from getting one that would have been a 4 hour drive, which I’d have done. I hope you appreciate having it

[@cipov3434]

Great video, thanks for sharing.

[@donaldnaymon3270]

Great looking lathe and awesome features. Thank you for sharing.

[@10gauge64]

Awesome Steve. Congratulations on the lathe, and I am glad you are back.

[@mdvener]

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

[@GoCreatehms]

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

[@andrewdolinskiatcarpathian]

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

[@ThePottingShedWorkshop]

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

[@davidsherry3068]

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

[@robertschauer376]

Awesome addition to the shop Steve!

[@Sowhat-u6f]

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

[@philipg1343]

If you make the brake to tight or fast it will loosen the chuck

[@suzukipilot4773]

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

[@rodrigosanchez8853]

Always great to find a new video. Thank you Steve!

[@HolosunGodOdin]

Good to see you, Steve! Hope ya’ll had a merry Christmas!

[@billlee5307]

Had the joy and good fortune to use one of these lathes in an instrument shop for three years. I could not wait to get in the shop to work on it. Enjoy!

[@geoffkeeler5106]

Beautiful machine, delighted for you Steve!

[@donjohnson605]

Love the Harding🥰

[@ericmorriscompany9648]

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

[@matthewgiven3482]

Congratulations, and thanks for the show and tell. I only ever see the turret version of these. Love that quick threading action. Hope you had a great Christmas. And a very happy new year.

[@brettbaldwin3829]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@SHarris64]

What a wonderful lathe!! 😃🙏🏻❤️😊

[@johntrevick2060]

Very nice! That threading looked so easy.

[@elsdp-4560]

Thank you for sharing. Very nice.👍

[@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

[@anthonyjones657]

Very cool, I hope you’re doing well! I wish you would’ve asked about the transformer. I had one here in Indiana that I just gave to the scrap guy. It was only a couple years old.

[@Patric-Kole]

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

[@jameswilliams2415]

I get lucky enough to work on the same machine everyday at work, I pray I get one for my home shop. Make sure to get a manual for it, it certainly is a Cadillac.

[@MrMrbowhunter001]

great video , vary educational regarding that lathe for future reference

[@chucktipton9596]

What a cool machine. I have a Monarch 10ee which has the same threading feature but goes about it a little different.

[@johnop_story]

Goodstuff Steve. There's a YT playlist on making Dickson toolholders by jons workshop which was helpful when I made mine.

[@ronwhite6719]

Hope you had a great Christmas with your family Steve. Great tool room lathe. You got yourself a Cadillac of lathes. Talk soon buddy

[@toruk16]

A great machine

[@navaho5430]

Love that lathe and love my shed cheers from OZ.

[@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!!