Thread: Hardinge DSM59 turret lathe?

Have a read of this -

What exactly is a "2nd operation" lathe? - Practical Machinist - Largest Manufacturing Technology Forum on the Web

The motor is in the base cabinet.

BT

Originally Posted by Anorak Bob

Have a read of this -

What exactly is a "2nd operation" lathe? - Practical Machinist - Largest Manufacturing Technology Forum on the Web

The motor is in the base cabinet.

BT

Thanks Bob,
In the photographs I've seen it seems that the motor is mounted behind the head in the usual manner and in other photos there seems to be some odd(To me) mechanism in the cabinet. I was asking because I'd like to get one of these from the US and thought it would be possible, minus the cabinet.

Jeff

Hello Jeff,

Here is another PM post plus some photos. I still reckon the motor is in the cabinet
FS Hardinge DSM-59 - Practical Machinist - Largest Manufacturing Technology Forum on the Web

There are a few clips of the machine on Youtube. Ray posted a link to one in one of the turret threads.

A Hardinge HSL 59 has the donk mounted at the rear of the headstock

0.5HP Motor 12 Hardinge HSL-5C SPEED LATHE, Hardinge Compound with Aloris Tool Post, ID#11026, made by Hardinge for sale - used Hardinge, new Hardinge, surplus Hardinge: Speed Lathes

BT

Yes Bob, I believe you are correct. My eyes are spinning in my head looking at so many EXPENSIVE machines...
I found one with a Canadian dealer for $750...But with that cabinet it becomes a pretty lumpy and heavy item. I suppose it might just be bearable if it cost me a $1000 in freight.

Then you have to ask yourself "why is it cheap?"

BT

Doc, before you get too infatuated with the idea of a Hardinge, have a read of this thread, especially posts 5 & 13: Graziano SAG 14 vs. the competition (Monarch, ect) - Practical Machinist. Only one man's opinion, mind, and may not apply to the particular machine you're lusting after. Just thought it was interesting.

Interesting thread Bryan and even more interesting was the comment made by Charles Dolan -

"Surely one of the most accurate small lathes ever made anywhere, the Hardinge is the most pestilential contrivance ever devised by the hand of man to use, maintain or clean."

That is the first time I've read a derogatory comment about a Hardinge lathe. To me, they look like they were designed with ease of maintenance in mind. I don't what Charles bases his comment on but I for one would tolerate any shortcomings a HLV-H had if I was so lucky to own one. But then, from what Charles says, I'm definitely not worthy of ownership of the mill in the shed!

BT

Originally Posted by Anorak Bob

Then you have to ask yourself "why is it cheap?"

BT

There is quite a variation in the prices from a few hundred $ to $7500 that I've seen. Year built and condition. Would there that many buyers for this type of lathe?

Originally Posted by Anorak Bob

Interesting thread Bryan and even more interesting was the comment made by Charles Dolan -

"Surely one of the most accurate small lathes ever made anywhere, the Hardinge is the most pestilential contrivance ever devised by the hand of man to use, maintain or clean."

That is the first time I've read a derogatory comment about a Hardinge lathe. To me, they look like they were designed with ease of maintenance in mind. I don't what Charles bases his comment on but I for one would tolerate any shortcomings a HLV-H had if I was so lucky to own one. But then, from what Charles says, I'm definitely not worthy of ownership of the mill in the shed!

BT

I've never seen a Hardinge in the flesh but from photographs, their features look brilliant. Certainly perfect for what I need.