Help with inserts for Dolfa cutter
I recently purchased a used Bridgeport. It came with a couple of tools. One of the tools is a Dolfa 6-915-010 - 2" Dia. R8 Shank - Indexable Carbide Face Milling Cutter Body. I have written the...
View ArticleAcculube
Hi everyone I have a Bridgeport with MX2 Prototrak was considering acculube system due to the need of coolant but cant handle the mess as it is hard to control large streams of coolant any thoughts or...
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HLV-H Belt Pulley Shaft - WTF???
So I've been running my lathe a fair bit over the last couple of days, doing something I rarely do which is turning between centers. To make a long story short, I had a scare where I thought I'd...
View ArticleEZ TRAK program removals?
I was wondering how I would go into my EZ TRAK and remove programs that the previous owner had created? Is there a way to delete the whole program w/o going line by line in each of them? It's a DX...
View ArticleBridgeport R2G4 mill - Help gathering manuals
Hello All, Help is much in need on acquiring any and all information that can be had for the Bridgeport R2G4 Mill ... i.e. : Operator's manual, Maintenance manual, Programming manual, Spec sheet,...
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Restoring M head. anyone know where to get the hand wheels ?
Does anyone know where to get the hand wheels for a bridgeport M head? I'm wanting to put the hand wheel for the fine feed on and large (rotational) handwheel. You can see them on this page: Page Title
View ArticleHardinge DV59 variable speed control box
good day guys, i'm after one of these , any one have one spare or know where i can get one ? it doesn't have to be in working condition. I need it for parts to fix mine . thanks Peter
View ArticleM head oiling
I have just picked up a second M head, this one is a complete mill. In processe of rebuilding it and replacing bearings. I noticed that there is no place to oil the spindle bearings. My other M head is...
View Articledisasembling M head, where to start?
Just got this and the quill is very tight for the top 1/3 of travel. I clearly need to pull it apart as several members have told me it is likely a skirt problem of some sort. Need a step by step on...
View Articlemake a new quill skirt for M head
Mine is mutilated from the former owner. I ordered a M head rebuild kit from H&W MACHINE REPAIR AND REBUILDING (nice folks)only $40 with all bearings and belt, but you cant get a quill skirt for an...
View Articleadapter plate drawing for 56c frame dc motor to M head
Got a lot going on, anybody already got the plans drawn up? appreciate it.
View ArticleBridgeport 13-5 Wiring Diagram needed
Does anyone have a copy of this diagram? It is document 060280C. I will gladly pay for it. Thanks, Joker
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Is this an HLV or HLV-H?
I had convinced myself it was an HLV, but the seller says 1965 by the serial #. Can you tell from this photo which it is? Thanks!
View ArticleBridgeport "J" head low gear noise solution-options
Hi, My trusty 1962 Bridgeport "J" head is very noisy in low gear. When I push up on the spindle pulley, the noise goes away. (Surgeon says the thumb can probably be re-attached.) I found some posts...
View ArticleThreading Problems on HLV-H
Hi All- I'm new to threading in general but not new to the HLV-H which we've had in the shop for ten years now. We just started using it to thread various parts (it's a prototyping machine mostly so we...
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How to remove spindle on M head
Ok, tired of looking for instructions on how to get it out. Found numerous vague instructions, but most leave out important steps or don't make sense. Saw you tube on j head and is simple, but from...
View ArticleWhere can I get the spindle nut for the top of an M head?
I totally destroyed mine getting it off, where can I get a new nut and tabbed washer?
View ArticleOT- Want to purchase adapter
I am looking to buy one of those adapters that enable you to use a drill to power the mill table up and down -- I thought a member here was selling them ? mark.leigh@comcast.net
View ArticleNewbee with Questions/help with newly acquired BP.
Hi, OK. I am new and green. Been turning wrenches as hobby entire life. VERY interested in machining skills. I finally got a Vertical BP Series I J-head with step pulley last weekend. Serial number on...
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