Why the Harig Surface Grinder is a Shop Classic
If you've spent five minutes in a precision machine shop, you've definitely seen a harig surface grinder tucked away in a corner, probably covered in a fine layer of dust but still holding tolerances that would make modern CNC machines sweat. It's one of those rare pieces of equipment that has earned its keep through decades of service without needing to change much of its core design. There's something to be said for getting it right the first time, and for most toolmakers, Harig did exactly that. ...