James Hartness
American engineer and Vermont politician (1861-1934) · United States · On the map · Scientists · Died at 72
James Hartness was an American business executive, inventor, mechanical engineer, entrepreneur, amateur astronomer, and politician who served as the 58th governor of Vermont from 1921 to 1923.
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Hartness 3x36 flat turret lathe with cross sliding head, equipped for bar work.[5]
James Hartness with his most successful invention, the flat turret lathe, c. 1920. Jones & Lamson publicity photo.![Bar work - Pieces made by a turret lathe from a long bar of stock.[5]](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/14/TurretLatheBarWork.jpg)
Bar work - Pieces made by a turret lathe from a long bar of stock.[5]
Patent drawings for Hartness screw-thread optical comparator.
James Hartness with Charles Lindbergh at Springfield, Vermont's airport in July, 1927. Image courtesy of Springfield Art & Historical Society.
Crowd attending celebration of Charles Lindbergh's arrival at Springfield, Vermont's airport in July, 1927. Image courtesy of Springfield Art & Historical Society.
Hartness's Equatorial-Plane Turret Telescope located at his home in Springfield, Vermont, c. 1912.Awards
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Country
United States
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1861 to 1934 · aged 72
