Variable head stuck below 1400 RPM
Hi all, I'm new here. Of course, I joined because I have a problem I'm not too sure how to fix. I have a Bridgeport Series I that gets only occasional use. Probably 10 to 20 hours a month. I know it...
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I've pretty much have to something about this, as it's just not right. I only have the one locking bolt on my 2J of 1976 vintage - possibly becuase the other is hidden behind the AR5 scale / head...
View ArticleKwik Switch 200 tooling needed
Hello All, I hope it's acceptable to post here. Looking for a few pieces of KS 200 tool holders (80235 (Acuraflex 3/8), 80237 (3/4 Accuraflex), misc endmill-holders, etc). Please PM me if anything...
View ArticleHardinge Cataract Lathe Price.
I have a chance to buy a Hardinge Cataract from CL. We don't have a price set yet but I would like a baseline to go off of. It's missing the 2 levers (Rev/Fwd-Sl/Fst) and have been replaces with a drum...
View Article2J Speed change plate help
Hi, I am repairing my companies mill and I need some help. Is the plate supposed to pivot a bit on the bushings that the 10-32 screws hold to the bearing housing on the front top vari disc? the parts...
View ArticleDiscovery 308 with DX-32 problem
Hoping someone here has some insight on this. It is a bit of a puzzle. Background: I have quite a bit of troubleshooting experience but none with the DX-32 control. I am trying to help out a friend...
View ArticleBridgeport Series I 2HP Vari-speed J Head Brake Replacement
I have the rebuild manual, which shows how to get to the brake pads. What I can't find is a list of parts that should be replaced at the same time. Should the bearing and housing be replaced?
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I have always had lathes but really have need for a Milling machine now. I have been looking at some different Bridgports but wanted to know what to look for when I finally select one. The last thing I...
View Articleofficial,"accurate" weight of the Hardinge TM mill?
I was wanting to get some "second" opinions on this.The freight company I paid to bring my Hardinge mill to me is trying to change the charge me for an additional 295 pounds for the Hardinge.I have...
View ArticleBP rigid tapping switch install and testing, what pulley speed do you VFD...
What pulley speed do you find best for most work? I had been using the mill's fwd-neutral-rev clunk-clunk rotary switch to attempt ridgid tapping, it worked ok. Then I installed a second switch on the...
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Whudizzit? -- Need to identify an accessory - Bridgeport table power feed?
Guys, I bought some stuff from an old guy who retired after many years rebuilding machine tools of all kinds including lots of Bridgeports. Among the items was this little beauty. We were quite busy...
View ArticleJust purchased a Bridgeport Mill -- Please give me a safety primer
Like the subject says, I just purchased a mill. I've gotten a crash course in using it and now I'd like some safety tips. I do wear eye protection when using it and I don't wear dangly clothing. I even...
View ArticleNice DRO score.
The guy I bought my Bridgeport mill from had a brand new Fagor 40i 8" DRO on the shelf he got a good deal on. It's sells new for about $1700. We've become friends and gone to a few public auctions...
View Articlequill will not go all the way up...?
I just picked up this mill today. What could be the causes of it not wanting to go all the way up? its a late 70's early 80's model I believe. Its a variable speed 1.5 HP 3 phase head. the open area...
View ArticleNeed advise on Bridgeport cnc v2xt-dx32
Need advise on Bridgeport cnc v2xt-dx32 ( solid state hard drive) I found a machine on the Web with all support tooling. It's priced at $9500. I don't have a lot of money but I'm looking into buying a...
View ArticleHardinge HLV-BK
I have a Hardinge HLV lathe that I am trying to figure out what to do with. The vari-speed pulleys need repair (a brass thread inside one of the pulleys was stripped), and the compound lead screw...
View ArticleBPC 550 Macros needed
I have a Bridgeport bpc550 machining centre with a Fanuc OM-B control, when it was powered up yesterday is had a PS 101 alarm displayed which I believe is program corruption due to rs232 fault, the...
View ArticleOversized collet and tool rack. Would you buy something like this?
I found this on Craigslist, checked out their site. Would you guys buy something like this? I personally would not, I prefer my table that is located behind the operator. Home I have no affiliation...
View ArticleJ-Head Bridgeport X-axis Table Lock Stopped Working?
Tried searching first for an answer but words like "axis" and "table" and "lock" don't exactly narrow it down. The x-axis lock on my J-head stopped working at some point between the last time I used it...
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My new Bridgeport, any suggestions on cleaning etc, before I get it into...
Well I now know that these are not fun to move. I know it is dirty, will need to clean it up. Any suggestions on what to make sure is clean and such before I get it up and running would be great.....
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