'T nuts or 'T' bolts anyone?'
Table stops that is. I know this isn't important, and such a simple question, something so trivial that it will bother some experts.....but I'm not an expert, just the curious type. I'm gonna make a...
View ArticleScale lengths
I have a 1986 Bridgeport with a 9x48 table I want to order a new 3 axis SinPro DRO But I am have difficulty understanding the proper lengths for the the scales??? Don't want to make a mistake! Can any...
View ArticleBridgePort VMC800 Spindle Orient Issue
I have a BP VMC 800/22 with a DX-32 control and Siemens drives. The problem is that during a tool change the spindle seems to be searching for the proper orient position but never finds it. The spindle...
View ArticleBridgeport 2j motor "stalls" in high range
Guys, I have what I think is an odd problem. I have a 1 1/2 hp 2j Bridgeport that I'm finishing up a head rebuild on. The previous owner had a lot of things cobbled together and I've replaced a ton of...
View ArticleHLV-H Parts needed
Hi, folks. Had a "minor" mishap this weekend when moving some stuff around in my shop to make room for a new tool and managed ... don't ask ... to tip over my HLV-H. The good news is that NONE of the...
View ArticleHardinge Conquest 42 troubleshooting - relay clicks on then off; no controler
Hello all. Having an issue with our Conquest 42. What is happening is when we press the ON button on the controller, the relay clicks on as usual, but then clicks again and the controller never turns...
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Mitutoyo Quill Kit For Bridgeport Mill
I recently purchased a Bridgeport mill and I am installing a Mitutoyo Quill Kit. I have two question 1)The attached picture shows the Quill kit installed on the mill. The Quill kit fits loosely in the...
View ArticleHelp with Bijur oiler on BossX mill, urgent, parts to make.
We use this BossX (nobody seems to know X) in production at emriver.com. A hardly used machine upgraded to Mach 3 by a guy who then disappeared. We have a few urgent parts to make, orders to fill (some...
View ArticleHardinge HLV-H Electrics across the Atlantic
Hi folk ... I guess this request for information could be covered in several areas of the forum but I'll start here. Problem! ... I'm looking to re-acquire a Hardinge HLV-H, in particular an EM...
View ArticleBridgeport Sony dro problems
Hello Gurus.Bridgeport series2 with a sony magna scale 200 42" table The last few years my Dro has been acting funny. It skips numbers is the most irritating. As i am using it the dro flashes and then...
View ArticleBridgeport Rebuilders
I have been waffling on rebuilding the old Bridgeport or just buying a new Sharp. I believe I am going to just rebuild the Bridgeport unless someone convinces me otherwise. Does anyone know any decent...
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New to me Bridgeport
Stupid newbie (me) bought this mill. I've lurked here for years and finally bought this machine cheap. I'm amazed at the knowledge and skill a lot of you guys have. What are the first couple things you...
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Bridgeport R2E3 manual free to good home
I have 2 copies of the manual for the series 1 and 2 R2E3 Bridegport mills. It is from 1983/84 and has the operator and programming instructions. I seriously doubt I will ever have one of these mills,...
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XLO, Ex-CELL-O 602 Milling Machine Head Tilting Help
Hi Guys, I recently purchased a XLO 602 Milling Machine and it's being shipped as we speak. I asked the guys who wrapped and put it on the skid to tilt the head down and lower it to the table so it...
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XLO, Ex-CELL-O 602 Milling Machine Head Tilting Help
Hi Guys, I recently purchased a XLO 602 Milling Machine and it's being shipped as we speak. I asked the guys who wrapped and put it on the skid to tilt the head down and lower it to the table so it...
View ArticleHardinge HLV parts wanted
I have a clutch disc broken in the apron gearbox and a broken half nut. Can anyone assist? Russ
View ArticleIs there a VFD for this Voltage
Hi folk As some may know from other threads ... I'm hunting a Hardinge HLV-H EM and struggling :( however there may be one on my doorstep but NOT a UK voltage! It's listed as 550/600 VOLTS, 3 PH, 60Hz...
View ArticlePriming Bijur one shot lube pump
I rebuilt the one shot lube system on my Bridgeport with new oil lines and all new metering units, but I got it all back together and it will not pump any oil up through the lines. The filter in the...
View ArticleElectrical questions for CNC mill and lathe.
I bought a Boss 5 Mill(which I started a thread a few weeks ago about) and a Cnc Romi Lathe. I also bought a 15hp RPC unit from Phoenix Phase Converters. I am in the process of installing the phase...
View ArticleOperating a Series 1 in a cold environment
My new to me EZ Trak has some noises in the head and yesterday I went into the garage (40*F at the time) to record the sounds. I noticed a new sound that isn't normally there which sounded a bit like a...
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