HARDINGE DV-59 Transformer
Need help finding a transformer for an older DV-59. Is there an off the shelf replacement? I have been waiting for an answer from Hardinge for 3 days. Variable speed 230 volt. I found one on MSC but...
View ArticleBridgeport motor
The motor on my old mill finally crapped out. Any suggestions on best, cheapest place to source one?
View Article4 nuts that hold head on?
Somebody replaced the nuts that hold the head to the ram. I'm pretty sure they are 1/2-13s. As I recall at least two of the them are blind (not drilled/tapped all the way through). Does anyone know...
View ArticleHardinge HC vari speed problems
I have three Hardinge lathes all with the same variable speed to the spindle where a layshaft carrying two cones and moving double cone between them is moved up and down to alter the speed, this will...
View ArticleHlvh leveling feet thread size?
I'm going to order some stuff and am going to get some leveling feet for the cabinet with a longer bolt, so it can sit an inch or so higher off the ground. Just to make it easier to get my pallet jack...
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61 year old home shop J head
Stumbled upon this Bridgeport and couldnÂ’t resist. All that was needed was a light cleaning and a new clogged belt. The belt shrank a bit and was quite stiff from lack of use and prevented it from...
View Articlecutting / coolant for Hardinge HC
I should be getting my long-awaited Hardinge HC soon. I worked my way through school running these machines in the late '60's / early '70's. Back then we always ran oil in the machines; and I can't...
View ArticleThread pich on Quill/Nose piece J2 head
Does anybody know (for sure) what thread is used for the J2 head quill and nose piece? Just bought a bp with stuck quill and missing feed handle… After tearing down head and tapping out the quill I can...
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Bridgeport Quill Feed Lever Problem
I purchased a 1962 Bridgeport with J-Head, disassembled it, and have been restoring and reassembling it over the last several months. I am almost through. Now I find that when trying to attach the...
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1977 Kent Mill (bridgeport clone) clean up
HI Im a new member here and have gotten lots of useful info so I thought id add this for anyone interested. Kent Mill info on the net is limited I bought a 1977 Kent knee mill and am cleaning it up....
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Need Help!- Bridgeport 720 Interact with Y-axis drift when in programmatic...
Hello All, I am having problems with my 1989 Bridgeport interact 720 with Heidenhain 351/355 controller. After two years cleaning and rebuilding and creating a fusion 360 post, I think I have found why...
View Articlebridgeport series 2
looking for info on bridgeport series 2 feed motors. i purchased a series 2 with no z motor i found used one but believe brush setting needs to be advanced as it is way slow going up. would like to...
View Articleclausing Kondia..
does any one know right off.. the size of the coolant drain holes in the table.. of a kondia fv-1 ... i assumed they was 3/4 pipe..
View ArticleKnee Bearing Install Direction (up or down)
Does anyone know which way the knee bearing on a Bridgeport should be installed - small diameter up or down? Meaning should the gear be against the small diameter (faced up) or should the small...
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Quill Oil Cup - Missing???
Guys, I've been working on a "new to me" 1956 Bridgeport, and have noticed on the head (which is a 2J2, so I'm thinking it's a later vintage?) that the Quill Oil Cup is missing from the right side, and...
View ArticleNon electrician needs step-up to 440 volts
Specs for what to buy to step 240v 3 phase to 440V three phase for a DV-59 1 hp install. Searches here are worthless to a non-electrician! Thanks for your help!
View Articlehardinge Dsm-a collet issues.. HELP !
okay i'm the maintenance guy for my company and i've been here about a year. The hardinge i'm talking about is a dsm-a chucker with an automatic 5c collet closer if that sounds wrong its because i'm...
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Coolant Tank leak, any suggestions?
I've spent quite a while refurbishing the coolant system on this miller: It hasn't been run with coolant for about 15 - 20 years and the tank had been left full, the coolant that was in it was almost...
View ArticleOptions for replacing 0.01" teflon sheet on HLV-H carriage
I was googling about the subject but see only old posts and no real definitive solutions. As the topic name suggests, I have a need to replace the teflon sheet under the HLV-H carriage, the dovetail...
View Articlepads under feet of Bridgeport
In the process of acquiring a used Bridgeport, have never installed anything as heavy, about 2,200 lbs, I think. Does one install a resilient pad underneath the mill? Or vibration isolation feet? Or...
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