We just recently acquired a Hardinge Radius Turning Tool!

Compared to our homebrewed-in-a-jiffy radius turning tool for our 7×12 and 8×12 lathes, its a work of art! It is, afterall, a Hardinge product

Can you tell the difference?

We had to gamble a bit on this since there are at least two different sides to accommodate the width of the bed. Since most people don’t know the difference (like us), they only post that it’s a “Hardinge Radius Turning Tool Model #C”. But as we came to find out, there are some differences indeed. This nice gentleman scanned and posted the Hardinge D14 and L9 radius turning tool manualfor us all to peruse.

We will post another article once we put this to use.