M-Head Fun!
Hi Guys, I am currently working on fixing up my old Round Ram w/ M head and noticed one of head bolts is snapped off. Where can I get a replacement t-bolt for an m-head?
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swapping heads
I've recently aquired a BP series 1 with j head and 1hp motor,the vertical gears under the front step pulley (spindle gear?) dont mesh very well, very rounded edges, very rattly when operating. Ive...
View ArticleBizarro Step pulley
Adding to my queries from "head swapping" thread earlier today... The newer J head (1.5hp motor) has a bizarro issue with the step pulleys. I ran the head to check it was ok before attempting to mount...
View ArticleStiff quill lever
Again continuing from "head swapping"... Problem no.3 The quill lever is quite stiff to operate, actually have to engage arm muscles to move it down! Spoke to the guys who had this mill before us...
View ArticleFreshly rescraped 48 inch bridgeport for sale (central ct)
Freshly rescraped 48 inch bridgeport, step pully head, this machine meets or exceeds factory accuracy, x axis screw and nuts are new, Y axis screw and nut like new (.004 backlash), all new belts and...
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Advice on a old Bridgeport
Hey all, on the hunt for my first mill, and stumbled across this Bridgeport. Its a smaller 32" model, single horse motor, no power drives. Pretty bone standard. Went to see it today, and the axis were...
View ArticleKurt DX6 on Bridgeport Swivel Base?
A friend of mine has a Bridgeport swivel base that is willing to give me. Will this fit on my Kurt DX6 vise?
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Spindle Pulley gear replacement
Hi everyone, thanks for all the advice in my former threads about trying to get an up and running J head from the two that I have. I've decide (currently) that because of the issues(stiff quill...
View ArticleSeries 1 step pulley belt change
I need to change the step pulley belt on my Bridgeport. I have the "renovating a Bridgeport" book and it looks fairly straight forward. I'm just wondering if there are there any pitfalls or...
View ArticleBoot disk for Bridgeport 760 VMC DX32
Greetings, I am looking for a Boot disk for a Bridgeport VMC 760 DX32 Anybody out there have a copy I could get, buy , steal , prostitute myself for. I am dead in the water until I get one. Any help...
View ArticleHelp with bridgeport X & Y powerfeeds not working
Hi My names Marc and I live in the uk & I am new to this site but have been reading a few threads here and there for info and just general reading about other peoples projects I just bought an...
View ArticleBridgeport 4HP Head value?
Friend of mine just received two of these heads, we are trying to figure out a reasonable value in good shape? Is there a market for these? It seems everyone wants the standard J head...... Any help...
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Please help me identify this grinding fixture?
Good Afternoon PM Folks I recently purchased this 5C, multi-axis manual indexing fixture. It is marked 360° on two axes, with vernier markings for minutes, if Im not mistaken. The 5C collet will turn...
View ArticleSlotting head oil cup
Hi Everyone new to the forum I've just got an E type slotting head and am currently checking it over. There appears to be a boot lace in my oil cup on the side of the head Do any of you know if its a...
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Lubrication of Knee Screw
I recently purchased a used Bridgeport that has one shot lubrication. I noticed the other day that the knee will start to "sing" when lowering it. At first I thought the vertical ways weren't getting...
View ArticleVfd on a Variable speed mill
Can I run a VFD with a 3 phase Alliant knee mill that has a variable speed motor ? Any pros or cons ? Any recommendations on one of I can ? Thanks. This is my first mill so Im a newwby
View ArticleFeed trip disassembly, well actually hand wheel clutch removal first.
I just purchased my first Bridgeport J head mill real cheap from an R&D facility that was being shuttered, so I'm expecting some minor (hopefully) repairs are due. It's an older machine from the...
View ArticleBridgeport with NC control
Hi to all. I'm new here and also new to machining world. I have recently bought a Bridgeport mill which is equipped with Slo-Syn stepper motors on x and y axis and motors are controled with some very...
View ArticleHandwheels falling off
I am not the voice of experience here since I have been the owner operator of a 1969 J-Head Variable Drive Bridgeport mill for about three days now. Why is it that every time I try to rotate a...
View ArticleNeed Help! Accuslide Hardinge CNC retrofit problems
Upgrade Technology Rock Solid Lathe with Fagor 8025T controller and EMS 606 PC3 spindle driver Hello Everyone, The lathe intermittently works, the Fagor 8025T controller always completes boot and...
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