Typical backlash on 1980's Hardinge HLV-H ?
I'm reading .012" to .015" on the cross slide (X) depending on position. .015" on the carriage (Z). Acceptable.. good..very good ?
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HLV-H Lead Screw Bearing Retainer Removal (Stuck?)
Howdy folks, Like many of you, I pride myself in being an accomplished remover of stuck things. One component on my HLV-H rebuild is giving me difficulty, however: the housing which holds the bed lead...
View ArticleHLV-H ... fixing the little hand pump way oiler....
leaks at the shaft, needs new gasket under the cap I presume. The question is.. is part HL0009987 the entire oiler and is part HL0006424 the needed gasket and/or could I install just the gasket in the...
View ArticleBridgeport Motor Stator - options?
Im looking at a Bridgeport 2hp VS. It is currently inop. The motor is apart and there was some sort of thermal event in the stator. The rotating assembly appears to be in good shape. Any options...
View ArticleNeed help replacing brake shoe
OK guys got a bridgeport series 1 2hp mill. Getting hard to keep enough pressure on spindle brake to remove the collets. Is it hard to replace the shoes and should I do anything else while I'm in there.
View ArticleAftermarket Power Feed for Series 2
Ive been doing some searching and have come up short here. Looking for an aftermarket powerfeed for a series2 Bridgeport. All original drive components removed. Only interested in my question about...
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Bridgeport head Id help
I got this out of a scrap yard a few years ago. Can anyone can help with what model and apx year. I picked it up after getting an M head with the idea for parts or a head swap before I knew they...
View ArticleBridgeport M head Purchase Questions
I finally found a Bridgeport M head. It seems to be a newer head with a serial number of M26107. I (unfortunately) have the B3 collet but have accumulated a set of collets: 3/16", 1/4", 3/8", and 1/2"....
View ArticleHardinge HLV-EM Wont Shift
Havent threaded for a while on my HLV-EM. I cant get the English Metric or the 1-2-3 selector to move. Took the cover off the back of the headstock and took a look. Obvious how it works, both...
View ArticleESM-59 bed replacement question
I have an ESM-59. It is running well but the bed is worn has been really been beaten on. I do get issues with alignment and can get it working if I fiddle (fine if I don't shift the cross slide, and I...
View ArticleUsed Bridgeport vs. new Jet, TurnPro, Grizzly, Enco, etc.
Hi folks, Long time reader, first time posting. I have gained a lot of info from this forum so thanks to all of you. I'm in a position where I need to upgrade my current benchtop mill for a full size...
View ArticleCHNC-1 Parts Catcher
Playing around today with the parts catcher on my Hardinge CHNC-1 and found an interesting problem. When I key in M26 in the over store screen it extends the parts catcher, key in M25 and it retracts...
View ArticleR8 Drill Chuck Arbors
I'd like a couple new R8 arbors for my drill chucks. I have a few smaller chucks with 1/2" shanks, but I'd like a few with R8s. I see new Chinese made arbors for $20, and Jacobs for $120 that are made...
View ArticleVise size recommendations
In the process of restoring my first Bridgeport. Step pulley 1hp 9x42 table. It included an Enco vise (8in) with swivel base. The vise seems to overwhelm the table with excessive overhang. Ill be...
View ArticleBridgeport V2XT?
I've always wanted a Bridgeport mill I have the opportunity to buy a Bridgeport V2XT for a reasonable price Is this a good mill to learn on and use for simple, one-off projects or should I look for a...
View ArticleHardinge HLV-H..is there supposed to be an O ring or gasket under the oiler...
By "under" I mean something sandwiched between the inside top of the oiler cap and the plunger cylinder ? I ask as there is nothing on mine and it leaks oil like crazy out the top. ('cap' being the...
View ArticleBest option for a new 3 phase 240 volt motor for a Bridgeport J head mill?
I recently purchased a Bridgeport J head mill, the previous owner had never hooked it up, likely because the oddball motor on it that required 3 phase 550 volts. It seems to be in good shape otherwise,...
View ArticleStep belt J-Head - quill skirt loose from quill - how to re-attach? (and...
So my step belt head has been having issues - worn Splined Gear Hub. I picked up a couple of parts step belt heads at auction and am using the best parts and a few new bearings to reassemble a head....
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View ArticleSizing a dro to the mill
Hi All, I have a Bridgeport with a 42" table and a 24" knee. What length scales should l get? I understand the whole travel measurement calculation but, what about the width of the reader? Dan
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