Help with Centroid Bridgeport
New to the forum...and I could really use some help with a mill I picked up. The prior owner said it was a a Centroid CNC conversion that the PPO used to turn rifle stocks. He pulled the computer and...
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Question about old 6F-A powerfeed
I recently acquired a 1948 Bridgeport. This is my first mill. I know the round ram and M-head are not seen as ideal by many, but I'm just a hobbyist and I think it will more than meet my needs. The...
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Milling machine thoughts
Going to look at this and hopefully buy it. What are your thoughts about it, price, and any certain things I should look at. Attached Thumbnails Â
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6F-A power feed questions
I have a 1948 Bridgeport with what I believe is called a 6F-A power feed (learned that from another thread). It works fine and is in good condition internally, but it leaks oil like crazy. - Is the...
View ArticleVmc 3020 tool changer not working
The tool changer is not working on this vmc I bought it does not index when you home the machine and I can't get it to move the carousel or the tool arm in no matter what macro I call it seems to hang...
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Bridgeport labeled DRO
Never seen one of these before. Anyone have any info? This mill is ugly as hell but they ways are pristine. It has a 3/8 ass motor refit and the spindle bearings are locked up. Nice Boehm powerfeed...
View ArticleBridgeport Discovery TorqCut 22 Question
I have a TQ22 machine, works great, runs good, but every time the machine is shut down till next day it loses it TOL & Work Offset. Well come in this morning fired up the machine and TOL & Work...
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Problem with a Bridgeport Series II Interact 4 Heidenhain TNC 155
Hi, I got to work this morning and came across the CNC making a error, The display was Orange without mensages of error. What could it be? any suggestion? Attached Thumbnails  Â
View ArticleNeed help with 8F power feed speed control potentiometer
I was given a Bridgeport 8F power feed unit that I want to refurbish and sell since I can't use it myself. It's in pretty good shape and included a 48" feed screw to mate with. So far the main issue is...
View ArticleFree Hardinge cabinet in LA, CA
No association with this, just saw it in Craig's and hopes I could help someone. CURB ALERT: lathe stand/cabinet - free stuff Quote: CURB ALERT: heavy duty machinery base cabinet. Free, very heavy, you...
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J-Head: GREASE MOTOR TWICE YEARLY. Cool. How?
I bought an approximately 1959 J head from the original owner a few weeks ago. I even received the original manual (dated 1957) with a note (dated '59) from Bridgeport to the company I bought it from...
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HELP NEEDED: Cant get the steel ball out of the hand wheel cluch.
Any tips on how to get the steel ball out out of the hand wheel clutch? The ball bearing looks like it is impacted into the hole and won't come out. The ball and the hole look clean, the ball is just...
View ArticleBridgeport 760/22 networking
Hi guys, I just recently got my mill up and running and I can not figure out how to load programs from my laptop to the machine. it is a dx32 controller. I was told that to use the ethernet port it...
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Help with Hardinge Cataract Lathe Approximately 1915?
Hello, I am new to the forums and am looking for some advice on a lathe I was just given. I would like to bring it back to operable condition. What would be the first steps in bringing this back? It...
View ArticleBridgeport M head motor pulley
Recently purchased a Bridgeport mill with a "M" head that is missing the motor and pulley. I called Hardinge and was quoted almost $1000 for the motor. Not really in my budget, but couldn't pass up a...
View ArticleVFD for the Bridgeport
Hello,, I'm wondering if anyone out there can help me with this situation of mine .. I want to hook up a VFD (Teco 50) to power my three phase motor on my Bridgeport .. I was going to get the one where...
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Bridgeport Feed Motor Issue
Last winter I bought a used/refurbished Bridgeport which was built around 1980. It came with a power feed, which looks to be original. Not sure how you determine the model. I looked and it did not say...
View ArticleJ head footprint
Planning on getting a j head and need to get the footprint size for placement in my shop Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk
View ArticleBridgeport Handwheel Clutch Bearing Removal
I documented how I got a stuck handwheel clutch bearing out. YouTube YouTube
View ArticleSite Glass Changing ?
Anyone removed/replaced the site glass in a 6F power feed? Is it just a press in out job? I can't see any threads or a pinch clip.
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