Hardinge Lathe Adventure

One of the tools I use a lot for my work is a metal lathe. For many years I have owned a beautiful behemoth from 1959 made by Cincinnati You can do a lot of work with a big lathe, but it is not as convenient for smaller pieces. I have had my eye on a smaller machine...

Buying a Horizontal Mill

My studio is filled with many machines for Woodworking and Metalworking. Most were made between the 1940’s and 1950’s, a golden age of American manufacturing. Industrial machines from this era were built to last and are widely available in these modern...