Servo Type 140 repairs with arduino or raspberry pi
Hi, First off, I just got a Sharp Mill, it came with a Servo Type 140 power feed on it, but it was listed as 'not functional' Little did i know that meant' gutted for parts' :D It's missing the...
View ArticleRepetitive operations drilling rods held in a collet. Do you clean the collet...
Say you have 10 bushings to drill a hole through. The solid blank can be one longer piece that is parted off for each drilled section. Or the blanks can be say 1 inch long. The thing is: Every time the...
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Removing the Quill Stop Microscrew when the Reverse Trip Lever is Broken and...
I have owned my BP for 15 years or so and use it essentially daily but I have never used the reverse feed trip feature and really did not even know it existed. But, when I purchased a a micrometer...
View ArticleHardinge T42 help
Hi all, new member here. I've looked around and couldn't find what I'm looking for. I recently purchased a 1988 Hardinge T42 for a steal of a deal. I wired power myself and it powers up. I had an issue...
View ArticleNeed help with a Bridgeport Shaping head clapper spring.
I'm rebuilding a Bridgeport Model E shaping head that is missing the flat spring for the clapper. Initially I thought it would be a slam dunk building it, especially since I had flat spring material on...
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What Is The Purpose Of This Component on an HLV-H Taper Attachment?
I'm in the process of machining the castings for an HLV-H taper attachment and I'd like to make it as close to the original design as possible. The plans for the casting do not call for part #8 shown...
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Need some help removing a BP M Head collet.....
I'm in the process of buying a BP M Head, and I cannot for the life me figure out how to remove the collet. I'm able to loosen the top nut, but it only turns so much before getting tight again. And...
View ArticleHardinge HLV lathe
Recently bought a Hardinge HLV lathe that has been stood for 12 years, under cover in a workshop. The collet adjustment wheel is seized, any info on how I can either remove the whole unit or unsieze...
View ArticleOil for Bridgeport M head spindle bearings
I'm buying a Bridgeport M head. There is a oil cup on the head that lubricates the spindle bearings. I found an old manual that says that one should use Mobil Vectra Heavy/Medium Oil. I looked this up...
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HLV Taper Attachment Pivot Post Configuration?
Another question regarding the HLV-H taper attachment casting project: The casting instruction simply say to tap the support casting for the pivot pin. However, the original shows a (1) set "Screw" and...
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Hardinge HLV brass label plates
The brass plates on my Hardinge HLV-EM are worn out and I'd like to make new ones. Can anyone share high quality photos of theirs? Especially the thread/turn knob, as I have no idea what it's supposed...
View ArticleWant to buy hardinge DSB or DSC lathe compound cross slide
I've had this on the want to buy site but did not hear from anyone so thought I would try the Hardinge site. Hope the moderator will let me do this. This compound fits on the short bed DSL, DV59 and...
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How much are Bridgeport M Heads worth......
I'm in the process of buying this one, it looks in usable condition, or at least to me or for me. I run some small jobs, and need to be able to do them at my place and not use the "company's" mill....
View ArticleJ head bullgear bearings
I have decided to change the noisy bearings large bullgear bearings on my 1974 J head. After some research and reading the "Renovating BP" guide although the guide says that they are A/C bearings - Ive...
View ArticleBridgeport Interact 412 - in Scotland
Hi My 18 year oild son has just bought one of these machines with some money left by his grandmother. We're currently getting to know the machine & trying to accumulate information - it's running...
View Articleoil or grease?
Ive got new A/C bearings for the large bullgear in my J head - I will be keeping the oil cup system of lubrication. The bearings are open - but do I grease them for the first time and then let the oil...
View ArticleHelp finding Bp Series II parts diagram
Clearly cell phones do not allow one to navigate this site like a regular pc. I am unable to find anything on a manual for Bridgeport Series II on here. My searches are useless. Does anyone have a link...
View ArticleBridgeport
Hey guys, I am in the market for a Bridgeport and have seen a few series 2 and series 2 specials. I have read some other forums and have heard that...
View ArticlePower feed
Im new to this forum. I need help with a Bridgeport power feed. I will post a picture if possible.
View ArticleBridgeport t ram, line-a-mill servos
I just bought a bridgeport line-a-mill with all the electronics stripped off of it. The servos for x and y axis are there, but there are no wires going to them. I would like to power the servos so i...
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