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9x42 Hartford Restoration
Hello everyone. I've made a jump from the South Bend forum over to this one to document my restoration of a 1978 9x42 Hartford step pulley mill. This is something that I have wanted for a long time but...
View ArticleAvoiding air compressor turn-on startle
Wasn't sure where to post this, so here you go, favorite group: Just got a nice big Quincy; it only runs maybe ten minutes a day, so noise isn't much of an issue, but the turn-on scares the heck out of...
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HLV-H tailstock questions
My slowest-ever HLV-H renovation has reached the point where I can at least make parts from a chuck: Now it would be nice to have a tailstock. Here is a front view of my tailstock casting, with the...
View ArticleHardinge CNC Lathe Spindle Won't Activate ??? HELP
We bought a Hardinge Cobra 42 (1998 model) about a year ago as a backup machine. I'm now trying to get it setup and cant seem to get the spindle motion to activate. No alarms or errors are present....
View ArticleMikron WF 40 C DRO linear scale on X axis removal
Hi, does anyone know the procedure of removal linear scale on X axis? I have an error saying there is contamination on scales and it won't reference X axis, other ones it will. I have tried using...
View Articlebridgeport clone knee lock issue & new member introduction
Hello, Short introduction: My name is Dan and I am a "self-taught", hobby, "garage-machinist". I have owned and thoroughly enjoyed a metal lathe for a few years now and as of this last weekend I have...
View ArticleNeed dimensions for Bridgeport horizonal arbor support bearing insert
I picked up a Bridgeport right angle head, 1" arbor, 1.25" arbor and the horizontal arbor support recently. The arbor shaft bearing support appears to be about .625" OD at a glance. The horizontal...
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HLV-H, EM Carriage Original Teflon Pictures
Thought I'd post a picture of the "original" Teflon application on a mid-80's HLV-EM. I was unable to find any pictures before I disassembled for cleaning/maintenance the one I recently acquired, so...
View ArticleEZ TRAK problem Limit switches
Currently experiencing a problem during start up of my EZ TRAK. I go to home the X & Y axis during startup and it has started to not stop on the limit switches occasionally. It seems to switch...
View ArticleFlame straighten spindle?
Guys, I've got a Bridgeport 2j spindle that is bent. I can measure about 0.045 inches TIR at the top of the spindle with it installed in the quill with new bearings. This whipping action turns into a...
View ArticleHardinge DSMA DIODES ??
I recently purchased a DSMA for making a lot of our small parts on. When we bought the machine the owner had told us that a timer needed replacing. We replaced two of the timers and happened to notice...
View ArticleHardinge HLV-H Serial number location
Hi folk This is a very simple but fairly urgent request. Please can someone send me via PM or post images of where the serial number is stamped on the Hardinge HLV-H. I know early machines had it on...
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Spindle runout on BP Series I CNC - full rebuild photos
I finally got my rebuild done. Photos show original machine, disassembled and stripped for painting, some painted parts and completed machine. Controls have been replaced with a USB breakout board...
View ArticleDoAll / Romi / Bridgeport Manual Lathe Owners?
Hey guys, Just acquired a DoAll LD1340 made by Romi, but also sold by BridgePort. Just wondering if any of you also own one of these lathes, in case you wanted to share, discuss, etc. Man, this is a...
View ArticleLooking good for Hardinge conquest 42 Parameters
Just picked up a used conquest 42. It came with parameters but it seems like some are missing. Wondering if anyone has a copy they can send or if you could tell me how many there. I have all the 900s...
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Liquid tight Machine light for $40
While I wait to have time to restore the original fluorescent light on my 1966 HLVH I am in need of better lighting. I came up with this solution from The H Depot for $40. The light unit is an outdoor...
View Articlebridge port series 2 interact 2
Hi All Some one help me regarding tool holder for bridge port milling machine . i have received it recently from auction . we dont know how to fix face and end mill cutters even i have received some...
View Article2000 Bridgeport VMC 3020 retention studs?
Hello all, new to the forum so if this would fit better in a different area let me know. I purchased a 2000 VMC 3020 Bridgeport mill about a month ago, It's in the shop behind my house and I had a...
View ArticleHardinge HLV-H Headstock Cut Off accessory
Hi folks ... Can anyone advise me which Hardinge cut off attachment model fits the HLV-H please ??? Thanks in anticipation John :typing:
View ArticleBridgeport J2 with Variable Speed issue
Picked up a used mill and the variable spindle speed handle works in reverse and the indicated speed in the windows are backwards (ie spindle RPM is opposite of "indicated"). What would cause this?...
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