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What insert does this Carboloy fly cutter take?
I just got this Bridgeport Series I mill. This fly cutter came with it. Inserts already installed. Obviously not the correct inserts. As seen in the photo the insert is running on its "heel". I'm a...
View ArticleVarispeed starting issue
I have created an issue that I don’t know how to recover from. I last use by BP varispeed clone in back gear with the speed wound up to the top end. It’s cold in my workshop and I can’t now get the...
View ArticleOn/Off Power Switch Linkage for Bridgeport Milling Machines
I'm looking for a little linkage kit that links to the on/off switch on the side of the head on a manual Bridgeport Vertical Mill. It allows you to move the switch down to near the side of the head...
View Articlesilicon rectifiers
Hi everyone, I have a lathe that runs on 600V 3 phase, with a 200V dc motor for the apron drive. The main motor and the phase converter motor are both rated at 3hp each. I want to replace the old...
View ArticleBridgeport quill help
Hi. I have read all the threads I find about this. Unfortunately, I do not find the answer I am looking for. I need help with my bridgeport, I have a problem with my quill becoming sluggish the last...
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This manual Hardinge turret lathe sold for more than $14,000
Wonder if there was a baby T-Rex skull inside the cabinet...that very few knew about. This has to be a record for a manual Hardinge turret lathe. $14,000 with 4minutes and 33 seconds left. Sold in...
View ArticleRestoring BP ways and spindle bearings? - Cost and Effort?
Hi folks, I'm going to look at a BP J-head Series 1, 1.5HP, round-dial variable-speed unit tomorrow. The previous owner says the gibs are tight around the center to adjust out the play and therefore,...
View ArticleBridgeport 6F power feed issues
I have a Bridgeport with a 6F (?) power feed. The circuit board has some obvious issues: two components have fried. May be resistors, seems like the color bands were left, and one component has...
View ArticleWells Index Spindle Wont Spin!
First mill, got it home, got it unloaded, leveled, powered and the spindle does not go. I watched Steve Watrobas YT video (part 41) for some insight inside of that part of the head. It was helpful to...
View ArticleWhat to look for when buying a bridgeport
Hello, I came across a bridgeport on facebook marketplace for $3000. It's a 1961 Bridgeport Series 1, 5" quill, 9"x42" bed. 2hp. It comes with a 220V 3phase to 220V 1 phase converter, Kennedy Tool...
View ArticleHardinge HLVH EM Newby needs help
Hello, I recently upgraded my 1970's model HLVH to a 2005 HLVH EM. The newer machine was missing the collet closer and chuck. My old machine was purchased with a collet closer and 3 jaw chuck...
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HLVH EM Machine Wont Power-Up. Electrical Issue?
Thanks All! on to the next problem. I attempted to power-up the lathe this evening and got nowhere. I'm using a phase converter, checked all fuses for continuity (good). Was wondering if it makes a...
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Compound disassembly TL10
Hello, newbie here. Sorry if my nomenclature on this is off, but.. I just got a 1947 Hardinge TL 10. Well used and it has been sitting awhile, so I have just started to go thru it. The compound slide...
View ArticleGS 51 Error Code EX1070 - TURRET NOT IN POSITION UNCLAMP
Hey everyone, hopefully someone here can direct me on how to fix the issue I've been having. So I just attempted to manually index the turret on my GS51, but failed to realize how far out some of my...
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Source of rear splash guard for HLV-H (Cyclematic version) ?
Like below Hardinge example... new or pristine used.... I suppose due to physical size and being a bit fragile in non mounted mode, UPS shipping could be problematic, unless disassembled, huh ?
View ArticleMid 1980"s Hardinge CHNC
I made a deal locally to purchase a CHNC which the current owner bought years ago and never hooked up. 16c headstock, some tooling. I'm fresh off a couple of CNC mill retrofits and I was looking for a...
View ArticleHardinge DV59 Lathe...can anyone fill me in on this model?
I don't know much about the Hardinge DV59 and I've only seen pictures.I don't know how hard they are to find,what tooling they use/have.Is it just a 5c collet system...no 3 or 4-jaw chucks?It didn't...
View ArticleS/N on a hydraulic operated knee
I have a True-Trace Bridgeport setup with the hydraulically operated table and there is a tray that covers the knee surface where you usually find the mill S/N. Is this still where I will find it and...
View ArticleNew Backplate for 7" Hardinge Cataract Lathe with 4C Spindle
I am preparing to place an order for the fabrication of a chuck back plate for my 7" Cataract lathe with 4C spindle. If you are interested in adding to my order please contact me.
View ArticleT-slot Nuts and Clamps
I recently purchased a good old series 1 mill but I need some t-slot nuts and clamps. I tried ebay but I didn't have any luck finding some original Bridgeport brand pieces. I see some Chinese junk on...
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