Dip a Bridgeport in caustic tank
I did a search and couldn't find my answer so here it goes. I picked up a BP series 1 mill and want to do a full rebuild on it. If it were summer or i lived in a warmer part of the country I wouldnt...
View Articlej head feed engagement lever
I just bought a Bridgeport j head 1hp step pulley head only. I plan to install it on a mill I already have. It looks to be in really great shape. My question concerns the feed engagement lever. It...
View ArticleHardinge HLV topslide
Has anyone got any photos of a dismantled topslide on a Hardinge HLV? I am missing some parts and need to know what parts make up the retracting mechanism on the top slide. Thanks Kiwi
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Bridgeport build progress and a question
I recently semi-completed putting my old Bridgeport back together and thought I would share a couple of pictures. The first picture is what it looked like when I first set it down in the garage. Here...
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Question On Keyway (JHead)
Does anyone know if there is a key that goes in this space and what does it join? There's nothing in "the book" and I'm little confused. Any info would be greatly appreciated ;) Thanks! *EDIT - I know...
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More detail on my vari-speed head noise
I pulled things back apart today to see if I could find anything out of place. The clutch dogs look okay to me, but there are others here who know better and might tell me different: The one thing I...
View Article2j questions
rescued 2j from racoon excrement polluted bldg. had been lying there diassembled for 1`5 yrs after coming out of corning glass works. cleaded up bsae knee etc ,split the feed nuts and to my surprise...
View ArticleAnilam 1100m
Anyone with an Anilam 1100m that is looking for spare parts I have converted mine to LinuxCNC. I have spare key pads (new) and the computer, monitor, and power supply (new) and the other boards if...
View ArticleFree H-130 tool setting shims
In my latest Craigslist buy I have 2 packages of the h-130 tool setting shims. For FREEE !!! Post interest here and PM me with your mailing address and for the first 2 people I'll drop a pack of them...
View ArticleAdd z to a ez trak 2-axis
I am looking for suggestions on how to add a Z-axis servo or stepper motor. The machine is mostly, original and works fine. I am running more parts than I originally thought and my arm is getting...
View ArticleHardinge SV200 lathe - hydrolic problem
I have a Hardinge SV200 lathe it's 5 years old and have never had a problem with it until now. It will be running and just shut down. The hydrolic pressure will drop and come right back up. You can...
View ArticleBridgeport converter to MT chuck?
Might seem a bit of an odd question but I've got quite a bit of tooling, drill bits for a start, that have morse tapers on them. Is there a converter that you can get for the bridgeport that allows...
View Articlebridgeport parts
where is a good source for used bridgeport series 1 parts? i need an x axis screw and everything from the bearing collar out.
View ArticleHow Difficult to Remove Bridgeport Table
I'm considering buying a Bridgeport vertical mill with a 42" table. The problemis'it won-t fit through the shop door with the table installed. How difficult/dangerous is it to remove the table? Thanks...
View ArticleI have some questions on a Hardinge lathe but cant seem to post pics..
even w help of my son who's on the computer ALL the time. I have them in JPEG, and can convert to pdf's if needed. When I click on the paper clip, I get a multiple window screen that only shows one...
View ArticleHeads-up: BB2V on ebay UK (now this is extremely rare!)
BB2V on ebay UK Now this is an extremely rare machine to find on ant UK site. Hardinge Mills are rare in the UK - BB2Vs well, I've never seen one here before! milling machine ideal for modelling | eBay...
View ArticleBridgeport Horizontal mill
I am trying to find out some general info on a "Bridgeport 1S Horizontal Milling Machine" What is the approx weight?? What is the table size?? What size is the motor?? What is the spindle taper??
View ArticleHardinge 59 / HC family questions.
I'm looking at a Harding HC lathe for what I think is a good price, $2400 well tooled. After doing a bunch of reading it seems that the HC is a very precise lathe for production and short work. The...
View ArticleHardinge HLV-H
guys, I have a HLV-H that the top spindle belt is too loose and bottom spindle belt is too tight. Is there a way to adjust for this? Thanks
View ArticleRe-Scraped Ways - what'to look for
I'm going to look at a Bridgeport later in the week. The owner indicated that the ways for the knee and table have been re-scraped. I've read so,where that this would do more harm than good if not done...
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