How Bout' a Harrison? ...

[PatMarlin]

Darn I'd love to own this lathe...

1964 13x40 1 5/8" spindle bore -hardened ways- 8-) :coffeecom


http://www.patmarlins.com/1harrison13x40.jpg


http://www.patmarlins.com/2harrison13x40.jpg


Anybody ever own one?

[Marvin S]

Have not owned one but they where, and are good machines, I know some one will say they aint a 10EE or a Pacemaker but any way you can just see it was made well.

[PatMarlin]

Well I'm just dreamin' for now.

Problem with lathes like the 10EE and my Hardinges are the size capability. One of these days I want to replace my Logan 11x24 with a 12x36, or 13x40 sized lathe like above. I read a post where a guys sold his 10EE because his Harrison performed so well.

[Marvin S]

That's why I settled on my Clausing 14x46. Now if I could just find a Bridge Port type knee mill before I retire from the goverment.

[PatMarlin]

Lordy, there was a Bridgeport come up on Craigs list for $1200 last week that was just used in an electronic prototype shop with SONY dro and powerfeed.

Looked like new, and I mean NEW! The very best deal I've ever seen on one. I couldn't afford the time or extra money to swing it,. Mine does the job it needs to but holy cow.

[TCLouis]

That am PRETTY!

[Marvin S]

I hope the person who got that B-Port realizes the unbelievable deal they got. The DRO would cost that much.

[quasi]

I have a Harrison L6, 12" swing lathe, made in 1967. It is very similar to the pictured lathe, except it has no gap. It is a very good lathe, rigid and powerful. It weighs just about 2000 lbs.

[PatMarlin]

That sounds like a real nice lathe Quasi. Can you post some pics?

[quasi]

I am currently painting it, I will post some in a week or so.