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Bridgeport/ Romi EZpath transformer wirng diagram????
Does anyone out there have a diagram for the lugs on the big transformer for the EZpath Romi lathe circa 1995-96? I need to go from the stock 460-480 to 240v. Attached Thumbnails   Â
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DSM59/DV59 post 1960. Replacing that which goes between the lathe bed and the...
I'm cleaning up my DSM59/DV59 and have the lathe up on blocks. I am going to replace the gasket goes between the lathe bed and the table top. I called a repairer/part supplier in MA today about...
View ArticleBridgeport 2J Large Bull Gear Install
Hi guys, Trying to find some literature as to the proper steps to reinstalling the large bull gear in my 2J. My issue, is that its not sliding up and down freely with the assistance of the springs. It...
View ArticleCraigsList Hardinge HLV-H Near Portland, Oregon
Only $19,995! Lathe Hardinge HLV-H Super Precision Tool Room Lathe Loaded W/Tooling - tools - by owner - sale I have no relationship with the seller - just passing it on.
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Any ideas why this random spacer on the base of a bridgeport where head nods?
Starting to work a little on the base and there is this spacer someone had put under this bolt head. It obviously doesn't go there, but people generally don't put random hardware on machinery for no...
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Need a diagnostic with problem on leadscrew assembly on Bridgeport Series 1...
The X axis leadscrew seems fairly acceptable on the machine (backlash about .012 to .015) However, there is a spot where the X axis crank moves, but the table doesn't. It sort of feels like something...
View ArticleBridgeport lubrication
My Bridgeport has a Bijur oiler .. The oiler is not working, the oiler works, in fact I have taken it apart, cleaned it, tried it out, and it is just fine, but when back on the machine, no oil goes...
View ArticleQuestion of fit of vari-speed pulley on motor of 2J head
I needed a new stationary pulley for the motor on a 2J1-1/2 head because I broke the last one pulling it off (yeah, dumb I know). Anyway the new one came and I expected it to be a press fit, but the...
View ArticleQuill Feed Will Not Stay Engaged
I have recently acquired a 1970s vintage Bridgeport Milling Machine with Easson DRO for X & Y. I added a Mitutoyo Digimatic DRO to the quill. After I had it aligned properly, I noticed that the...
View ArticleSERVO 140 repair recommendation?
My Servo 140 no longer works. Will turn on, no motor drive function. Searched site, but Servo repair threads are old. Looking for suggestions: a current vendor that repairs these. Thanks, Frank
View ArticleCan you tell me about the protective rubber to prevent chips in the crossfeed...
I have started working on the lower end of my series 1 Bridgeport and getting ready to order some various parts. The machine has some very small remnants of a rubber barrier for the crossfeed ways. I'd...
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Converting 440V HLV-H to 240V single phase input with VFDs
There have been several threads in this forum on converting HLV-H lathes to VFD power. This post is to show my experience totally rewiring my lathe to be powered by 230V single phase input with VFDs to...
View ArticleHardinge TM drawbar - wrenches?
Hi everyone, I've been working on getting a 1941 hardinge TM up and running. It's all original, including the original drawbar. My question is: how was the drawbar designed to be tightened? It looks...
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Which Bijur pump for 1971 Bridgeport?
The mill has an old DropsA pump which needs repair, and parts are no longer available, so I've been looking at a Bijur pump. Here is a pic of the DropsA on the mill (minus the lube tank and actual pump...
View ArticleNew "South Bend" HLV-EM copy for $15K possible ??
Just curious as a guy trying to buy my 1994 Hardinge HLV-EM (DR really) mentioned a friend of his recently bought a South Bend (yes, the green bear ones) HLV-EM copy for only $15,000 brand new. Seeing...
View ArticleOld manual mills knee accuracy
I am setting up a machinist classroom. I have (4) manual mills. A jet, (2) Victors and a Bridgeport. They all seem to have excessive slop in the knees going up. As much as .006 over .030. I don't know...
View ArticleHardinge TM steel dial usage
Hi everyone, I have a 1941 hardinge TM with steel dials, and am working on getting it up and running. I have a question about the steel dial assemblies - specifically, how the dial lock works. Firstly,...
View ArticleHardinge HLV-H Apron Disassembly - Lead Screw Handle Taper Pin
Having a bit of trouble taking out the taper pin from the lead screw handle lever. Want to make sure I am hitting it the correct direction. Maintenance manual pg 35, figure 110, pin J. Should I be...
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Fit of HLV-H tailstock clamp?
My newly acquired HLV-H came with a broken tailstock clamp. I can easily make a new part but am not sure how much clearance to allow on the square portion that fits through the tailstock body. The...
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