Free Bridgeport cast iron to good home
I have a Bridgeport base, knee, & saddle for anyone that wants them. Considerable wear in y axis. Garrage kept, not rusty. Don't want to scrap it, would rather give it to someone that can use it....
View ArticleIdentify/Help: ESM-59 Strange Spindle Features
Hi all. I figure I should ask before I take a hammer to it... I'm throwing around the idea of replacing the spindle entirely with a custom spindle to accept 2J collets. I have a pile of 2J collets and...
View ArticleHardinge HLV Power
Apologies if this has been covered before, but I haven't been able to find a straight forward answer to this problem. I just acquired a Hardinge HLV (Predecessor to the HLV-H) and I am working on...
View ArticleIs there a specific size tool post holder for my 1958-60 Hardinge HLV...
Hello, I Bought the lathe at an auction. I'm not exactly sure of the year but I know the model is an HLV and not an HLV-H. after looking immensely on-line I'm fairly certain the compound rest is...
View Article32" table parts and screw
as i was looking at new feed screws and parts to remove the BP gear power feed on my mill i ran into a problem. it seems that the 32" table and power feed is not an option or just not supported...
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New Hardinge HC owner...Fluid types?
I picked up this lathe a week ago and did a TON of cleaning. Overall it seems to be in good shape and everything runs smooth and quiet...just has some cosmetic issues. I want to change out the...
View ArticleESM-59 with DC motor (noisy)
Hello All, So I have replaced the spindle bearings of my ESM-59. That worked out very well. I have had a problem with my DC motor that is originally came with (Eaton WC 1002 G640 1 HP 1750 RPM 90V DC...
View ArticleBridgeport CNC Series 1 Spindle replacement parts
My Bridgeport Series I CNC has a Kwik Switch 200 tool holder on it. Obviously those are hard to come by. I am just a hobbyist so I'd like to switch the spindle out for a R8 however the spindle on this...
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Bridgeport Mill
New to the forum and hobby. Looking at a Bridgeport mill and would appreciate your comments. Here are a few pics. Thanks, Doug Attached Thumbnails
View ArticleWhat I the name of this system?
Rod and indicator analog reaout? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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What I the name of this system?
Rod and indicator analog readout? I took this off of the X axis. The Y has one too. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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Textron Bridgeport Power Feed Wiring Question
Hi Everyone. I'm doing some work on my mill and am wondering if it's possible to ditch the big side electrical box. My understanding is that the box houses a transformer that allows the 120v...
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HARDINGE HLV metric. Shange gear question
Hi I found a metric Hardinge HLV from 58 im gonna drive far and buy next weekend They are not common here in Sweden . Never seen one for sale before Everything I found about shange gears to read is for...
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Hardinge Vise - identity?
Hey guys, I traded some tooling and got this vise as part of the deal. I have been trying to identify it. It looks like a Hardinge vise such as used on the TM/UM, but the gibs are on the outside...
View ArticleBridgeport EZ Track Homing issue
So I just bought a bridgeport ez track that supposedly had the mother board replaced in it right before i got ahold of it. I got the bridgeport software loaded up on it and now I'm trying to get it to...
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Tsudakomn dividing head
Got this head with a Bridgeport mill I bought. It seems the lever that locks the worm gear in is stuck and Im not sure how the chuck comes off. Any information would be appreciated. Sent from my...
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Help needed finding a Hardinge Lathe part...
I have a 1985 Chucker. With the spindle running at lower speeds everything is ok, after a minute or so with the speed 2500 or above the lathe will power off. This is with no load/cutting. There are 9...
View ArticleM-Head Bridgeport Getting Started
Hey guys, I am just getting started on using my mill. A 70's bridgeport with an M-Head. I am a steel fabricator mostly doing interior design pieces (railing, doors, hoods etc) for new construction. I...
View ArticleQuestion about the extended changewheel cover for the metric banjo on HLV*s
The use of the 127 tooth gear for metric threads on the imperial HLV*s needs a larger cover. I assume that the larger cover came with the conversion set/option. I've got a metric banjo, which I use...
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Need help-old HCT
Hi guys, The spindle bearings in my old 3 speed HCT are done for, and I can't find anyone willing to take the spindle and replace them, hoping someone here can either point me in the right direction...
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