power feed installation kit
I had a chance to pick up a nice power feed but it came with just the feed itself ( no hardware) I want to install it on the z-axis of a Bridgeport but I can not find anyone selling an Installation kit...
View Articlestraight edge iron castings
Hi, Does somebody know who supplies iron castings of straight edges (simple, no camel-back, with 45° angled side). In some previous posts I found a contact of Craig Donges, but he told me not to work...
View Articleservo 90
I was planning to put a power feed on the knee of my bridgeport but now im not so sure. Can any one tell me how to figure out the torque of an older model Servo type 90 ? and will it work for a knee ?...
View ArticleSingle phase replacement oil pump for DV59 ?
Hey All, The coolant/oil pump on my DV59 lathe is currently 3ph. I'm looking to replace it with a 1/8hp single phase 110/220. I've looked at a ton of replacement pumps online, ebay, etc. Seems like all...
View ArticleBridgeport lead screw and nuts - class 2G or 2C?
Hi all - does anyone know the thread class of fit for BP leadscrews? I searched a bit and have found dimensions of 1 1/4 x 5 acme, but no reference to thread class 2C, 2G or other. IÂ’m doing another...
View ArticleSeries I Bridgeport will not change speeds
Hello all. I recently acquired a Series I Bridgeport which has a broken belt. I have read the manual, read through various forum postings and watched the videos. In all they say to run the motor down...
View ArticleModerators Milacron -inbox full
Trying to post, nothing coming through. Your PM box is full. Tied to post twice nothing. Please advise. Thanks, David
View ArticleIn a Galaxy far far away there was a Bridgeport mill for sale
I apologize for the format but it seems I was too specific to be allowed to post. Once upon a time, a Long Long Time Ago in a Galaxy Far Far Away there was a guy trying to buy his first mill. It was a...
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Passed up Bridgeport 2J-Right move?
I have been putting together my home shop and have some pretty decent stuff, but I need a mill to make it complete. I drove 6 hours round trip today but came home with an empty trailer. The price was...
View ArticleSlow Motion Turning
Slow motion turning down a pressure plate on a Hardinge HLV-H shot with my phone: YouTube Nothing special, but fun/satisfying to watch.
View Articleneed info on Supermax 16 manual quill feed wheel and spindle locking lever
I recently acquired Supermax 16 YCI, '89. the fine manual downfeed quill wheel is gone. There is a manual pdf that I was able to find, it shows it. I looked online and I see a lot of mills for sale...
View ArticleHLV-H Spindle Motor: Re-installation and Greasing
I'm re-installing the GE spindle motor back into my Hardinge HLV-H and I'd like advice on installation and greasing. The motor, motor mounting plate, and solenoid brake are all out of the machine. The...
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Hardinge HLV-H Metric threading setup issues - HELP please!
Hi folk Well I've owned HLV-H's for many years but NOW have a problem that I just can't get my head around! :mad5: I've now a HLV-H Metric (Made by Hardinge UK) and it's the first time ever I've needed...
View ArticleBridgeport milling machine VFD Installation
Hello ... i'm not quite sure if this is the right section in regards to my question but I don't know where else to go .. I have a Bridgeport J head with a one horse power motor in my garage and all I...
View ArticleBridgeport Interact z axis motor Voltage?
I have just the base of an Interact. Can a D.C. voltage source be used to drive it? If so what Voltage and Current? Y not z axis... Russ
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Bridgeport 6F Pwr Feed repair questions
The 6F power feed on my Series 1 BP wasn't working when I got it, I disassembled it and discovered that the circuit board has some issues. As can be seen in the pictures, there are at least 2 resistors...
View ArticleHLV-BK half nut missing
I have recently purchased a hardinge hlv-bk lathe and among the few parts missing is the half nut. I found one on eBay and have decided it might be more cost effective to attempt to make my own....
View ArticleT42 Zero Return/1006 Torque Limiter Issue
I have a new to me Hardinge T42 lathe that I am having issues with the zero return procedure. I am hoping to get some help with an issue I am having. I am able to get the machine to move to the "stop...
View ArticleBridgeport Mill: How to set on unlevel floor
Hello Again. I finally found the time to rearrange my garage and make the necessary changes to move the mill to its final working spot. I will soon be building an enclosed room around it and my other...
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