Hardinge Chucker wiring schematic available?
Something just stopped working in my Chucker after sitting idle for the summer, The main power relay activates when I press the start button, but spindle and power feed don't . I do have the original...
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Hardinge DSM turret help.. parts
Hi I have this turret and need this part my finger is pointing at. Some help would be great if available. Thanks! Attached Thumbnails  Â
View ArticleHardinge HLV-H (etc.) drive belts (UK source)
Sorry this is a perennial problem ... Does anyone know of a reliable source for HLV-H (VSG-9624 & 9625) belts in the UK or a US dealer willing to ship to UK ? I need at least a half a dozen pairs...
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Help with Bridgeport not turning on, electrical troubleshooting.
I'm trying to figure out why my BP won't turn on. It's a later model (80s, I believe?) 2HP variable head, with power feeds. Short backstory, I purchased this about 6 months ago, used it a few times and...
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HLV-H follow rest does not fit
I just picked up a follow rest for the HLV-H I am renovating. Here's how it looks on the carriage: Two of the mounting points line up nicely with 5/16-18 tapped holes in the carriage, but the one on...
View ArticleHardinge ESM-59 Headsock lube recommendations
I have a WWII vintage ESM-59 lathe where the headstock has two fittings on the backside for oiling the bearings. My main questions are recommendations for (1)the type of lube to use and (2)how to...
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Heidenhain TNC ISO Keypad Overlay Artwork
If anyone is needs the elusive TNC ISO keypad overlay, attached are several PDF artworks (positive and negative, and mirror images). The one in the photo is laser-cut but the artworks are easily cut...
View Articlebest way to lift a J head
Just got a J head in a crate, what is the best spot to get a strap on it for lifting. I have a hoist to pick it up, just need to get it to a fixture on the bench without learning how not to do it by...
View ArticleMounting DRO on Bridgeport J1 head 1978
Hi guys, I am trying to figure out what is the size of the bolt hole on Bridgeport (from 1978) ram that is used for eye hook to lift it up. I would like to make aluminum support for the arm of Newall...
View Articlebroken off reverse knob
I want to pull the feed reverse gear assy. out, I know how to get the handwheel clutch off with out losing the detent ball and the double grub screw, my question is, how hard is it going to be to get...
View ArticleWhat is the difference between Hardinge HLV-H and HLV-BK?
Our company is looking for a Hardinge toolroom lathe. I have seen the HLV and HLV-H models before, even though I don't know the difference between them. I have recently discovered the HLV-BK model. It...
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hardinge dsm-59 spindle questions
I am working on a, new to me, Hardinge DSM-59. The serial number is DV-59-8756. On the chuck end of the headstock, there is some kind of thin slinger ring on the spindle. Behind it is the nose cap...
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General Question: Bridgeport Value
Hi All- I know that questions like this will get a mixed bag of replies plus some sideways comments, fair enough... I was curious what one would expect to pay for a good condition Bridgeport J-head...
View ArticleHardinge serial number
I am looking for some help trying to find out the age of my Harding lathe. I have the serial number,it's HC-204a. It has all the bells and whistles, air threader 8 position tool turret variable speed...
View ArticleVMC 1000/30 Spindle Alignment help!
Hi Guys, I've got an old 1993 Bridgeport VMC 1000/30 which I've discovered a problem with. I was facing off some P20 steel with a 100mm 8-insert face mill and couldn't for the life of my get a good...
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KTK spindle drive alarms
Hi , there's this bport machine with ktk drive that works ok till the speed reaches more than 300 , before that the leds Bridge 1 , At speed , are on and when the speeds want to go beyond 300 , Bridge...
View ArticleBridgeport MDI not homing
I bought a Bridgeport MDI with TNC 131 control earlier this year. I cleaned it up and got it working, but now I'm having some trouble with it. It was off for a while and, despite having replaced the...
View ArticleHardinge otc paramter for parts catcher
Help.. can someone look to see what the parameter is for the parts catcher option and how to shut that off? 1990 hardinge conquest 42 OTC.. thanks Very much..
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Bridgeport quill feed selector
I have somehow gotten my feed selector out of sync. This is the one where you can select .0015", .003", or .006" feed per revolution of the quill. I inadvertently rotated the lever toward me. I was...
View ArticleHardinge CHNC I bar feeder
Hi guys, I have a Hardinge CHNC I bar feeder. It's all hooked up, not that I have an immediate use for it right now, but there is an electrical connection to the cabinet that is wired in from previous...
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