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Hardinge HLV-H Leaking or Over-heated Transformer help
Hello again, I am in the midst of purchasing an HLV-H. Upon closer inspection, I noticed that the transformer in the upper right hand side of the cabinet appears to have leaked or melted at some point....
View ArticleBridgeport M Head ?
Anyone have the bearing dimentions or numbers for a M head spindle?
View ArticleOpinions of spindle bearing manufacturers?
Found that the spindle bearings in my 2J head are not 7207s, but simple 6207's. With medical expenses lately, my rebuild budget is under the microscope. As a result I've been looking at options for...
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Checking crusty 1 1/2 hp bridgeport winding and rotor
I know this motor is probably no good, but just wanted to learn how to properly check the components. Motor would not turn when it was removed from mill probably because of the build up between the...
View ArticleNew Bridgeport and LOTS to learn!
After vaguely searching for a milling machine for the last 5 years I just bought my first Bridgeport! Finally found the just what I was looking for at the right price point. Its a Series 1, 2HP but it...
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Hardinge hlv-h
I bought a hardinge hlv-h about 15 years ago and it didn't have the steady rest with it. I took one to the foundry and they made 4 rough castings for me. I have 3 of them left over and would like to...
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Clutch Collar Removal???
Guys I have tried everything to remove that small ball from inside the clutch collar but no go.I spent yesterday and couple hrs this morning trying and trying.So I am left with no choice to either cut...
View ArticleThinking of buying this DV-59...
I've been eyeing this lathe for a couple weeks, trying to convince myself that I can't live without it. Unfortunately, I'm going to be moving in about 8 months, and I know this thing aint light (1200...
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BP Mill Oil System
Guys I am cleaning my oil system on mill cause it just don't look like all areas is getting enough oil.So I have remove the manifold and clean it which there was some nastys inside it.So I pulled the...
View ArticleIdentifying Bridgeport R8 Collets - Questions
Hello, Yesterday I received what was sold as a set of Bridgeport brand collets. I have only looked at a few of them but most do not say Bridgeport on them. Some also have a a threaded insert for the...
View ArticleWanted; Bridgeport 2j 90degree attachment
Wheres the best place to buy one of these? It seems that the eBay sellers in the US dont want to post to Australia for some reason
View ArticleRunning #4 way oil instead of #2?
New to me occasional use garage mill(Index 745). Looking to pick up a jug of way oil but unfortunately it appears Vacuoline 1400 series is only available in 5 plus gallon sizes. Planning on biting the...
View ArticleRepair BP 2j high speed dog clutch teeth and not replace?
Hi all, After a top-end refurb using a H&W kit with bearings and brakes etc on my 1981 (UK) Bridgeport 2j2 I still get some rattle. Not in back gear or neutral so I am figuring it is the dog clutch...
View ArticleHardinge KL-1 serial numbers
Hi to all, new here, you might see quite a bit of me in the future since I just bought a Hardinge and can't wait to receive it and put it to use! My machine is an english KL-1 and I would like to know...
View ArticleVictor mill?
Found a mill for a decent price, it's a victor 10x50. Was wondering about the victor mills if they were worth looking at?
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Whats the volts on old Bridgeport (3ph)
Just bought an old bridgeport and it had been running on a rotary phase converter. Someone went to see the machine, and when the owner wasnt looking, he turned on the machine and then the phase...
View ArticleBridgeport J head collet question
Hi All, just a quick question, just purchased a Bridgeport with J Head, and it came with a bunch of R8 collets. Is that the only size these are made to accept, or are there other spindles that were...
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New dv59 restore -ing
Got a new dv59, and first had to replace the power plug because it had a turnex woodworking plug on it, after much ordering and returning got a matched plug that worked. only to find out my 220 wiring...
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