Photo Index - Hardinge Brothers - Cataract Lathe

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Manufactured/Badged by:
Hardinge Brothers
Chicago, IL; Elmira, NY

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Metal Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Lathe, Metal
Machine Size:	9” swing
Submitted By:	Steven Schamber

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	Cataract Lathe
Date of Manufacturer:	1950s
Serial Number:	59-14538
Last Updated	4/26/2020 12:35:02 PM

Comments:

Lathe from Duncan Electric (Landis+Gyr) Tool Room in Lafayette, Indiana. Duncan purchased new in early 1950s. Acquired 1995 for $150 from Landis & Gyr who purchased Duncan Electric. Came with 3-ph 480V motor, welded steel base with drawers, collets, two cross feed tables, chucks, collets and assorted bits of tooling. Replaced 3ph motor with a 1-1/2 hp variable speed DC treadmill motor. Continue to acquire Hardinge tooling including 4-jaw and 3 jaw chucks, and 4 tool indexing tool rest.

Photo 1:

Comments: Restored Hardinge Cataract Lathe
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Comments: View of lathe on original bench
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Comments: Misc Collets and tooling
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Comments: Misc tooling
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