Tg100 or DA180
I have two nmtb 30 collet holders and no collets I'm only able to buy one set right now and wanted y'all's input on what set to get now and what set to get later. Da180 or Tg100 thanks guys -John
View ArticleBridgeport repair ?
The threads for the cam ring pins, in the sleeve are stripped. I've ordered new pins, but the sleeve was a little more than I wanted to spend , especially when all it needs is two small holes tapped....
View Articlequill travel issue
so i went out to the shop(heated ) and went to use the BP to drill a few holes and found first inch is normal but then it becomes rather hard to move. the guill lock is not on (mayeb its half hung up...
View ArticleHC help- Hand chucker spindle speed control has lost its mind
Speed control on my Chucker has gone nutz...(this is not an UNcommon problem) Turn the speed pot up slightly, and the change motor run & screw heads for the top of travel and does not shut off....
View ArticleHLV-H Wiper Spacers
My HLV-H EM (HLV-H-10217-T) bed wipers have nothing but screws and washers assembled with them. The parts list shows the wipers to be mounted using 6 spacers and 6 springs. The Dallas hardinge...
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Knee or Quill Power Feed?
I have a mid-'60's Rockwell Bridgeport style mill. It doesn't have a power feed on the knee or on the quill. I want a power feed because I would like to bore out snowmobile cylinders. I was wondering...
View ArticleVari-Drive Belt Change on BP Series II
Hey folks, I'm trying to replace the vari-drive belt on my Series II (4HP). The manual that I have shows the motor hanging below the head, whereas mine (and every picture of one I've ever seen) is...
View ArticleDV-59/DSM-59 Tail Stock Turret exploded view
I'm looking for anyone who has an exploded view of a DV-59 Turret. I'm having problems with the Turret, it won't spin. I think a pin has broke off that turns a star shape cam. I'm trying to get a part...
View ArticleBR2J2 Quill
I was wondering if anyone has swapped a spindle on a BJ2J2 head for a modern high speed one maybe water cooled? I don't know if its possible but as the bearings need replacing on my machine I am...
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Mitutoyo DRO Scale
Hello all, I purchased my first mill and it came with a Mitutoyo DRO but the x axis was broke. The gentleman that I bought it from gave me a scale he thought might work but never tried to install it....
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HLV-H Lead screw Taper Pin Replaced with Set Screw
I love the Neanderthals. They survived long ago in harsh conditions, and they used tools even without the aid of Practical Machinist. But they were not much on lathe care. Seems they replaced the taper...
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hardinge double tool cross slide gear and rack
Hi I own an old double tool cross slide model HE (pneumatic). pictures joined. It has some missing parts, like gear and rack. Does anyone know the dimensions of the rack...and number of teeth?? Same...
View ArticleBridgeport J head acceptable table end play
I purchased a 1965 j head replaced the brass acme screw nuts and removed a good amount of backlash. My question is how much end play should my saddle have with the knee I have the gib all the way in...
View ArticleEZTrak Y DAC OVERFLOW
I have an eztrak series 1. When I attempt to home it, I get a Y DAC error. I have read on here in several places that it may be a problem with the board. I do not want to sink a bunch of money in this...
View ArticleMetric Banjo/Change Gears
Seems like someone on the list was milling out metric banjos for an HLV. I am in need of a banjo and gears if anyone can point me in the right direction. Thanks! Matt
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New-To-Me Hardinge Day
TFB-h...although admittedly I found this out late in the game. It spent about 30 minutes in light rain on the way to the shop, but it needs to be thoroughly cleaned and oiled regardless. I have...
View ArticleDSM-59 turret torque question.
My machines are both late model. The adjustable turret actuation handles are adjusted out all the way. From the center of the handle to the pivot point on the turret body is 18". As an example, when I...
View ArticleRockwell vertical and horizontal mill
I am pretty new to metal working. So far I find myself spending more time on restoring machines than anything else. That said I have had my eye out for a mid sized milling machine and have stumbled...
View ArticleHardinge Mill Servo Feed Question
I am going to retrofit my UM mill to a Servo Prod. Table feed setup. The original feed that Hardinge used on the last units was I think the Series 100 unit. These are obsolete, but I am confident that...
View ArticleOT Cyclematic CTL-20
Slightly off topic but I just came across the Cyclematic web page and noticed this unusual design of lathe. Having copied everything Hardinge offered I found this model rather strange only the bed...
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