List of Hardinge accessories?
Is there, anywhere, anything like a definitive list of Hardinge accessories, and what models they fit? With help from a few posters here, and...
View ArticleQuestion: wiring Hardinge HLV-H to a rotary phase converter (RPC)
Hi folks. Getting my new-to-me Feeler HLV clone installed and have hit a point of confusion. My RPC, a new 5-hp American Rotary, has three...
View ArticleQuestion on CCMT inserts for boring bar in boring head
I have been using a Criterion boring head in my Bridgeport. The Criterion bars which came with the head don't handle interrupted cuts well. I...
View ArticleHardinge HLV-H Cross Slide Screws?
What are these 4 screws/threaded holes on the Hardinge HLV-H cross slide near the outside edge, surrounding the cross-slide nut slot and cover? ...
View ArticleHelp needed! I am repainting both of my HLV-EM Lathes...
I have two Hardinge HLV-EM lathes, both in good working condition. The paint has a lot of wear, but the beds/carriages and other parts are pristine...
View ArticleHardinge TM vertical head recommendations
I have recently purchased a Hardinge TM mill and I am really happy with it. I have the original Hardinge vertical head that is powered from the 5C spindle and am planning to use this for the...
View ArticleSeries II clock spring removal
I am having an issue moving the quill, it does not move at all with the manual laver, and if something is bound up I don't want to try the powerfeed. I was thinking that maybe the quill is stuck so I...
View ArticleHardinge HC-AT, with cut off attachment?
Hello all. Im looking to buy a Hardinge HC-AT. It would be my first Hardinge. I have never operated one, so please be gentle. Can the HC-AT automatic threader be fully functional and have the...
View ArticleNeed to replace HLV-H leadscrew taper pin, any hints?
It’s actually a Feeler 618 but the parts are in this case the same, I’m told. Bought this machine knowing this pin was sheared. I was able to run it and put the EM gearbox gearbox through it’s paces so...
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Need help removing a worm gear from Millport head
Hi, I'm in the process of repairing a 1973 Millport mill. A prior owner must have broken the shaft that turns the worm gear for rotating the head. I believe it's the Adjusting Worm Shaft with key. It...
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Bridgeport Size Differences
This really has no importance, but we thought it was fun. We discovered today that an M head quill housing will literally fit inside of a Series II quill housing. And then for funsies, here are the...
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HSL motor brake wiring?
I had to take the motor for my HSL apart in order to replace a bearing. And as I'll be running this machine off a VFD, I'd like to disable, if not remove, the brake solenoid and mechanism. (It comes...
View ArticleHC turrets?
Will an AHC turret (6 position) work on a manual HC (8 position)? Top plate/casting only. Thanks! smt
View ArticleBall Screw Thrust Bearing Number
Hi, I have a Series I CNC and need to replace the X-axis ball screw thrust bearings. The bearings are a duplex set (Fafnir 3mm9110wi) but the bearing does not indicate the preload (DUL, DUM, DUH). Can...
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Motor forward / reverse switch
Hi all ive got my machine up and running again almost fully functional! i need a new switch alternative is fine as long as it works the same, i cant find one as it seems a bit specialist! i need 4 or 5...
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Refurbishing a couple of HLV-EM lathes...
I have decided that I am going to refurbish both of my EM lathes. I will start by saying that they are both in really good mechanical condition, they cut nice, run smooth and are quiet. The beds are...
View ArticleBuying a used
Has anyone purchased a Bridgeport from Machineinventory.shop? They seem to be all over some sales sites with good deals, however, I cannot find any background on them. Just dont want to get scammed....
View ArticleLeft Hand Thread on HLV-H
Can a left-hand thread be cut on a HLV-H? It seems to me that it should be possible. I have searched and found nothing on that specific topic.
View ArticleNeed help identifying this collett
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BP Lower Clamping Bolt Spacer
The project Bridgeport I have is missing the two lower clamping bolt spacers. Is there anything special about these, like a taper or anything? I can't tell just by looking at the hole, and I already...
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