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Hardinge Cataract Bench lathe
Hi all, I bought this lathe and got it home over the weekend. Everything turns freely but hasn't been used in quite a few years. I had to clean up the bed to get the head stock, cross slide and tail...
View ArticleTrying to get higher metal removal rates on the Boss
The Mill I have is one of those BP Boss mills (R2E3 to be more specific). It runs the Erickson #30 taper spindle and it has no drawbar but rather has the operator engage a spindle brake and using a...
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Hardinge cross slide and compound parts?
Hi folks, I have the top part of a cross slide with the compound for what I believe is a Hardinge cross slide top with compound. I wonder if I could get some help identifying it? Id like to know it...
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Hardinge Talent 8/52 live tooling Duplomatic turret reference procedure
Hi all Thought I would post this here incase anyone is looking for this procedure. Hardinge supplies the method to reference a non-live turret in the manual but not for live turret Pretty easy fix It...
View ArticleHardinge radius tool video?
Good day all. I'm new to this site, but not to machining. I was wondering if anyone has or could do a short video of installing and adjusting the L9 radius tool for an HLVH? Wouldn't have to actually...
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Interisting Bridgeport mill
Cyberauctions - Online Auctions They also have a Hardinge lathe for auction Attached Thumbnails
View ArticleWho uses a Parting/Cut-off slide on their HLV-H
I believe My lathe must of had one on it. There are 3 screws missing on the spindle nose where it must have been. Do you like using it or are you better off with a parting blade in a tool post?
View ArticleRadius Attachment HLV-H Ideas
Looking at radius attachment options, I just dont have the funds for the version Hardinge made. Looking at other options most seem based on the small import lathes. Anyone have others opinions they use.
View ArticleBridgport series1 wiring
Hello, I just bought a Series 1 Bridgeport mill. It is wired for 3x220V 50Hz. The electric drawing No is WD159D. I think there are some changes made on the wiring (speed control feed?). Does anyone...
View ArticleHardinge HC variable drive bushing
Hi all I'm rebuilding the variable drive on an HC. The part I need help with is what type of brass do I use for the sliding sheave on the middle set of pulleys? We made one a couple of years ago out of...
View ArticleHELP! Hardinge VMC 1000ii slows down on arc moves
Im having a problem where my mill will slow down to about 30% of the programmed feed rate on any type of arc 2 axis or 3 axis movement. This really kills the cycle time and its not like Im feeding...
View ArticleHas anyone installed a Variable speed thingamajig on their Step pulley head?
I have a VFD I run my mill from and its really nice being able to adjust the speed on the fly with it. Now that I have my HLVH, and Im going to want to get a Surface grinder, I think Id rather have...
View ArticleHlV-H Spindle Mounting
A simple question. Have Hardinge HLV_H lathes been produced with threaded spindles, like the smaller DSM-59s? John
View ArticleAny tips for making mill tramming less irritating?
I have an older Wells-Index 860 mill that is roughly set up like a Bridgeport, 4 nuts that hold the head on and a worm gear to angle it side to side. It's a bit worn and the worm gear has some slop so...
View ArticleBad pancake motor options
I'm acquiring a Bridgeport milling machine from a scrap yard. It's a J head step pulley with a 1 HP 3 phase Fairbanks Morse pancake motor. The covers on the motor are open and it looks nasty so I'm...
View Article4j machines
Recently acquired 2 4j mills. Does anyone have wiring prints they would care to share or sell ?
View Article1968 J head Approx. Value
1968 J head, 1HP 3-phs, 42 table, very good condition. With x-axis power drive, large Bridgeport vice, rotary table, and a bunch of tooling...whats an approximate value?
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Bridgeport Mill - DRO Z Axix mount
I wanted to upgrade my Bridgeport mill with a nice glass scale DRO. X and Y axis were pretty straight forward but getting a glass scale mounted on the Z axis was a little challenging. I searched the...
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what model bridgeport mill
this is for sale local at an auction, can someone tell me what series, head is this. i know it probably isnt the best pics but all i have till i go look Attached Thumbnails
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