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Hardinge eccentric Bolt
My eccentric bolt was badly pitted on my compound and I wanted to make a new bolt before it snapped and created a nightmare. I used the dimentions and advice that jim Caudill posted and it worked out...
View ArticleFacemill option
What is the general recommendation for a 3hp knee mill when considering a face mill with intergral r8 shank ? Option available is 2.5 diameter with 5 flutes or 3 diameter with 6 flutes? Maybe...
View ArticleHLV-H Short Turing has Taper
I been able to get some small parts to make. However the issue I am having is over the length of .6900 I need to thread, I have a taper just under .003. With the smallest diameter being at the 5C end...
View ArticleConverting HLV-H to "Dual Dial" HLV-H EM Tool Post Slide and Tailstock
Does anyone know if it is possible to convert the HLV-H tool post slide to dual-dial HLV-H EM style? Is it possible to convert the tailstock as well? Has anyone done this successfully? I do a lot of...
View ArticleBridgeport riser
Has anyone ever heard of using a Bridgeport mill riser on a Wells index 847 mill? They are both 15" diam. and I've taken rough measurements on bolt holes ...seem to be the same...don't know about...
View ArticleHow interchangeable are B-port risers.
So we have B-port mills and many brands like Jet, Enco, no-name and known names. Many appear to be copies or clones. Some appear very close but have more metal in some places. Some I think may have...
View ArticleBridgeport at auction tips
I m going to look at a Bridgeport thats up at auction in about a week. Im not looking for a project, have too many already. It will be used at home for hobby stuff . Any good online resources that...
View ArticleEverede Mill head for BP
Any one ever use/see a Everede milld head , it goes on the back of a BP where the shaper head might go . The everede head mount the sndle on a slide inside two large bearing and allow you to ofset the...
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My new J head Bridgeport
I finally found a deal on a decent Bridgeport. 1958 J head, with a 32in table. Just the right size for my home shop. Been awhile since I been on here, hope the pic works. Bruce Attached Thumbnails
View ArticleHardinge Reeves pulley disassembly question?
1. It's easy to remove the Reeves pulley and axle from the lathe. Done by remove the retaining clips on each end of the pulley frame. 2. Then the collars on each end are removed with a pin wrench. 3....
View ArticleBridgeport 2j head bearing list
Would anyone have a list of the bearing sizes for a 2j head ? I already have the expensive spindle bearings and seeing as the other bearings are just normal industrial bearings and so fairly cheap, i...
View ArticleLooking for Hardinge AHC schematics
I am looking for a set of schematics for a Hardinge AHC. The set is KHB-8220. If anyone has a set, how many pages are in the set? Has anyone found a set of scans online? There are 50 or more relays and...
View ArticleVari speed to VFD
Well finally had enough, had a vibration i just can't get rid off. have rebuilt my vari speed head about every 3-4 years now and its just had a couple of issues this year and thats it, tonight is its...
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Hardinge eccentric Bolt
My eccentric bolt was badly pitted on my compound and I wanted to make a new bolt before it snapped and created a nightmare. I used the dimentions and advice that jim Caudill posted and it worked out...
View ArticleFacemill option
What is the general recommendation for a 3hp knee mill when considering a face mill with intergral r8 shank ? Option available is 2.5 diameter with 5 flutes or 3 diameter with 6 flutes? Maybe...
View ArticleHLV-H Short Turing has Taper
I been able to get some small parts to make. However the issue I am having is over the length of .6900 I need to thread, I have a taper just under .003. With the smallest diameter being at the 5C end...
View ArticleConverting HLV-H to "Dual Dial" HLV-H EM Tool Post Slide and Tailstock
Does anyone know if it is possible to convert the HLV-H tool post slide to dual-dial HLV-H EM style? Is it possible to convert the tailstock as well? Has anyone done this successfully? I do a lot of...
View ArticleBridgeport riser
Has anyone ever heard of using a Bridgeport mill riser on a Wells index 847 mill? They are both 15" diam. and I've taken rough measurements on bolt holes ...seem to be the same...don't know about...
View ArticleHow interchangeable are B-port risers.
So we have B-port mills and many brands like Jet, Enco, no-name and known names. Many appear to be copies or clones. Some appear very close but have more metal in some places. Some I think may have...
View ArticleBridgeport at auction tips
I m going to look at a Bridgeport thats up at auction in about a week. Im not looking for a project, have too many already. It will be used at home for hobby stuff . Any good online resources that...
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