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Just got a 79' J Head - What now?
Here it is in all it's $850 glory. Running when I picked it up yesterday. Has a cheap China vise and I have the oiler. I obviously need collets and mills and setup stuff. And I need power. What's the...
View ArticleDV 59 collet closer throwout bearing replacement
Bought a rusty looking, poorly maintained, DV 59 for low dollars. Serial number DV 59 17892. Someone has been messing around with the collet closer. Maybe to replace a bearing in earlier times? I have...
View ArticleZ axis shaft removal
Trying to remove the z axis shaft in the knee. Looked and looked to see how it's done but can't find info. The notched piece that the handle attaches to is it threaded on? Can't seem to figure out how...
View Article1" R8 collet
Yep, it does exist. I have one in my hot little(?) hand. Made in Japan by Lyndex, finished in a very nice deep black. McMaster-Carr catalog # 3257A64. The face projects well forward of a normal R8...
View Articlespindle drive fault bridgeport 560 vmc
hi I put this thread up middle of last year, but had no replies, ive now moved shop and re setup (ha ha ha ) takes forever. as previous thread machine would run ok for days, so not the end of world,...
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Looking for a Brake Pulley on a Bridgeport Series 2 Interact 2
Hi all, I'm looking around for a vari-speed lower spindle pulley that houses the brake on a Bridgeport Series 2 Interact II. Mine is broken (due to my own stupidity) and needs to be replaced. I've...
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HLV-H Carriage Oil System Component Removal
My apologies to the neanderthal community, but your lathe care procedures perhaps need review.... This thing looks more like a '71 Pinto with 240,000 miles that never had the oil changed! Gunk is...
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Exotic Hardinge attachments
Here's one I've never seen before ... does anyone know what it may be?
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Hardinge BB4 - Vise questions
Working on the resto of the BB4 mentioned in an earlier thread. The vise has a cracked section at the leadscrew trunion. See photos below 2 questions: 1 - What is the best way to repair this? Silver...
View ArticleMeister DRO Help
Does anybody have a operators manual for a Meister DRO. Need to know the center and BC features are used. Thanks
View ArticleHardinge HC drill centering tips & tricks
Are there any tips/tricks to locating the center of your stock during setup from the turrett? I use the original 5/8" ground setup bar from Hardinge that aligns the holders with the headstock, but I'm...
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Hardinge lathe ID and manuals
Purchased a Hardinge lathe, serial no. 57-17181. Slotted bed, step pulley drive, 2-speed 220 3 phase motor. Model and age? I'm looking for manuals, pdfs ok. Thanks. Attached Thumbnails Â
View ArticleOriginal ProtoTRAK 15020 Tape Drive Information Needed
I just purchased a ProtoTrak 15020 with a tape drive. If anyone has information as to how to operate the drive, what the format is for data transfer and a wiring diagram for the connector cable it...
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Identifying Bridgeport
I have the opportunity to purchase a Bridgeport mill. Unfortunately the owner moved to CA and it's stored in his grandmother's garage on the East cost. To see it I have to travel about 4 hours each way...
View ArticleRepower with an AC or a DC motor?
My clone came with a 575v motor only so I need to repower it. I have 2 choices at hand. #1: a 1750rpm 1.4kw (1.875hp) 240/380v motor. Non-Cface motor but I have in the past cut a plate, used the end...
View Articleseries 2 powerfeed
Would anyone have a series 2 parts machine, I am looking for some of the power feed parts for the x axis thanks Mike
View Articlemonitor wont turn on
my boss recently purchased a new monitor for our Bridgeport with ez track. the screen wont turn on. we updated from the old tube style to an lcd screen. if anyone knows how to fix this please let me...
View ArticleQuestion about moving an Index 845 Vertical Mill
I've been visiting this forum daily for about a year and a half and am continually amazed by the wealth of knowledge here, but this is my first thread. I retired last year and am slowly gathering...
View ArticleBridgeport EZ Trak Lubrication System
I have a 1994 Bridgeport EZ Trak SX and have been trying to find information on the lubrication system. I've spent several hours on forums and the internet with very little success. What I would really...
View ArticleWTB M Head Pulley
I'm in need of a 6 step pulley to fit a Bridgeport M-Head motor. If you have one under the bench or in the shed send me a PM with a pic-an-price. I don't need a broken one as I have one like that. Spaeth
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