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Servo feed for Hardinge mill

I have come across a few pics of a Servo Products Table feed for the Hardinge mill. It seems that the Servo type 70 unit is NLA, but I was wondering if the current type 140 would be a suitable...

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Bridgeport series II wiring diagram??

Does anybody have a PDF or copy of a full wiring diagram for Series II Bridgeport that they could email to me? It would be very much appreciated or point me to where I can get one... Thanks!

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Wet behind the ears, Hardinge HC

Hi everyone, Aaron from the PacNW (USA) here, with a need of assistance. Please trust that I've spent a considerable amount of time researching my issue, and that I'm not just here for a quicky....

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English-made Bridgeport?

I bought a Bridgeport mill, which was delivered today; I was surprised to see that the nameplate on the side says "Manufactured by Bridgeport Machines Ltd, Forest Road, Leicester, lLE5 OFJ England"....

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Hardinge HLV parts

I've been rebuilding a Hardinge HLV (early) on and off for the past few years with some of it nearing completion I'm looking for new or remade name plates, indicator plates etc. My threading box is the...

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Bridgeport 2HP Variable Speed Spindle --- turning questions - Low Neutral High

I just finished rebuilding my Bridgeport 2HP variable speed head. When the machine if off.. In Low should you be able to rotate the spindle by hand? In High should you be able to rotate the spindle by...

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Hardinge dv59 motor wireing diagram

I have an old hardinge dv59 wih a louis allis motor 3 phase .75 hp .375hp 1730 rpm type oms multi speed induction motor, I want to wire it 3 phase low voltage. Does anyone have a wireing diagram or...

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More HLV questions and some photos

I solved the problem of the clutch housing today.........I have 3 clutch housings, the one that was with the lathe when I got it (it was dismantled and sitting on the chip tray) and 2 that I got with a...

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HLV-H Wipers

I'm getting a late-model HLV-H E/M up and running. It sat dormant at the Alcoa plant for awhile before I took possession, and the wipers are dry-rotted. As in, they crumbled to pieces when I tried to...

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Pinout/Wiring Diagram for Bridgeport Textron

Hi, I am trying to locate a wiring diagram for my husband's Bridgeport Textron. The drawing number is WD148D and the serial number is 333860580V. I do hope somebody can help or can suggest someone who...

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2 VB collet set ?

i am looking for a set of 2 VB collets for a bridgeport H head, PM me if anyone has any for sale.

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HLV-H Carriage ways delaminating? (Pictures!)

I'm cleaning up a late-model HLV-H EM that I bought from the Alcoa Foundry in Rockdale. It in the Rockdale toolroom, not the actual foundry :) I had a heck of a time getting the topslide and...

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bridgeport H head ?

i am looking at a Hardinge TM/UM mill that comes with two Bridgeport H heads, but no tooling. the H heads use 2 VB collets, but the largest 2 VB collet is only 1/2". does anyone make a 2VB end mill...

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bridgeport series 2 specification and retro questions

After completing a Linux cnc (EMC2) retrofit of a wells index nc, I am considering purchasing a series 2 to retrofit for my small shop. So far I have determined the series 2 cnc machines through the...

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Quill Nose Machining

I have a question for the experts and im waayyyyyy far from that. I got a new spindle and installed it. My question is.. I have been reading that you want roughly a .003-.005 gap between the quill and...

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WTB - Kurt Vise Handle

Anyone have an extra handle for a 6" Kurt vise - model D688?

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Hardinge headstock disassembly

Old hardinge cataract. Has 1/8 inch lateral play in headstock. Maybe missing a thrust bearing? Need help, anyone know how this castle like nut comes off? Attached Thumbnails          

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Bridgeport 2hp Westinghouse Drum Switch Wiring help.

I do not have a wiring diagram for this drum switch. Can someone tell me if this is wired correctly? Bridgeport 2hp 3phase 220 Westinghouse Cutler-Hammer 9441 Drum switch 10-300-9441H37B From top left...

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Need source for Hardinge HC powerfeed rheostat

Machine had blown the 1 8/10 amp fuse, figured I must have fed it too hard. Replaced with a 1 1/4 amp, worked fine for a few days then blew again - lighter fuse, must be more sensitive. Replaced with 1...

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hardinge hxl up for grabs

Hia everyone, I've been offered a hardinge hxl tape driven (I guess thats some sort of early cnc) lathe, local to me. Its likely not working from the owners answers and I'm off to have a look (again)...

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