Hardinge Tool & Cutter Grinder – Industrial Precision Grinder

Description : Heavy-duty Hardinge tool and cutter grinder manufactured in Elmira, New York, USA. This industrial precision grinding machine features a large cast iron base, T-slot work table, adjustable spindle head, and coolant reservoir, making it suitable for sharpening milling cutters, reamers, form tools, and other precision tooling. The machine appears largely complete, though the grinding wheel, wheel guard components, and some tooling/accessories are absent. The original Hardinge cast nameplates remain in place, adding to its industrial appeal. This grinder is well suited for restoration, continued shop use, or display in a vintage machine tool collection.

Era
Circa 1940s–1960s.

Style
Industrial Machine Tool.

Technique
Precision cast iron construction with ground ways, adjustable work table, and horizontal spindle designed for high-accuracy tool grinding.

Tools Used
Manufactured using precision casting, machining, surface grinding, scraping, and industrial assembly techniques.

History
Hardinge Brothers of Elmira, New York, earned a reputation for producing some of America's finest precision machine tools. Their tool and cutter grinders were widely used in tool rooms, maintenance departments, and production facilities for decades.

Manufacturer / Maker
Hardinge Brothers, Inc., Elmira, New York, U.S.A.

Suggested Weight
Approximately 1,200–1,600 lbs.

Suggested Shipping Package Dimension
Approximately 48" L × 48" W × 72" H on a heavy-duty pallet, secured with banding and blocking.

Music
"Working Man" – Rush.

Item Number : P17035

Category : Industrial Tools

Brand : Hardinge Brothers, Inc., Elmira, New York, U.S.A.