Bridgeport Lead Screw Differences
Good morning folks - I am trying to determine the difference in a Bridgeport lead screw when using an 8F power feed - specifically for a 32" table. My standard lead screw for the 32" table is a total...
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Shiming gib (knee)
When I removed the gib on the knee, I notice there was a shim. No problem. Having looked at the shim I notice it has 2 holes for the oil to come though. Pardon my stupidity here but if the shim goes...
View ArticleBridgeport mill ?
In about a week I will be heading up north about 10 hours from me to pick up a Bridgeport mill. This will be quite the adventure for me and the little lady heaviest and farthest trip I have made for a...
View ArticleNew (to me) HLV-H and the power light*just went out!
Hello Ladies and Gentlemen, I am the proud new owner of an HLV-H from the mid 80s. I won't bore you with the details of how much of an improvement it is over my old lathe, but my problem is that the...
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Worm gear to tilt head vertically. Mine seems different
Looking at the brdigeport explodes views and the restoration book I have my worm gear assembly consist of the gear, the bolt and 2 spacers. One is around 3/4" tall and the smaller one is 1/4" tall....
View ArticleHardinge hlv variable speed pulley
I have a Hardinge hlv that I just got and when I turned it on the motor and frame kept jerking around and making all kinds of noise and I got to looking and found that one side of the variable speed...
View ArticleCorrect bearings for a Bridgeport?
Would anyone know if these bearings... 7204A5TRDULP3 Would be the correct fitting for a Bridgeport manual mill that is converted to CNC with ball-screws, I'm looking for the thrust bearings on the X...
View ArticleOils and lubericates..is there a better one?
I was doing some searching on here and other forum on way and spindle oil. Numerous people mention that way oil do not have as high of a additive to keep the oil in play vs the old oil. As well as some...
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Hardinge Model H turret rebuild, and 3/4" tooling
Doing a little project here, thought I'd share a bit! Have had a fantastic '78 DV-59 since my last business, the only machine left from there, always wanted a turret on it... Finally lucked out and got...
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How I Moved My Bridgeport M Head Without Heavy Equipment
I'm making this post in an effort to help future newbies like myself when it comes time to purchase your first mill. Getting it home seemed pretty daunting, but it all went very smooth. Hopefully this...
View ArticleBridgeport vari-head alignment
I am in the process of putting a series 1 J vari-head back together after a rebuild. Are there any specific procedures for the alignment of the bull gear housing to the lower spindle housing? The 3...
View ArticleHow do I remove the Cam Rod Sleeve
Hello, Would someone please tell me how to remove the cam rod sleeve? It looks like it came unsoldered at the joint. I figured I'd clean everything else out while I'm in there. Thanks, Nick
View ArticleHardinge hlv-h
Hi I have purchased a very nice Hardinge HLV-H lathe English/metric gearbox The oiler on the carriage has obviously been flooded with the incorrect coolant in the past causing some rust to form in the...
View ArticleBridgeport head
I have a Bridgeport series 2 head and motor that came off a horizontal mill. I have not found a complete base so I am thinking of selling it. What is it worth? Thanks Jeff
View ArticleFree spinning Y-axis screw...now what?
Went to work on my project Bridgeport mill this afternoon; I was successful in breaking loose the bolts on the ram, head, and x-axis screw. However, when I went to break the nut loose on the y-axis...
View ArticleEZ Trak DX bugs?
Hi. My company purchased old Ez Trak DX 2axis. I have question about bugs, where they told me that in MDI under Z axis I need to write "-0.1" or machine will work incorrectly, and they dont know why....
View ArticleHardinge HLV -H tapered nose
Hi all Has any one purchased a blank 4 degree tapered chuck mounting plate from the Hardinge copy makers Hardinge does not supply them any more I can get a Buck chuck with the correct fitting but I...
View ArticleHardinge brothers oil stoves key fob
Hardinge Brothers Oil Burners Advertising Key Chain | eBay Hardinge brothers oil stoves key fob. Thought some of you might be interested in this Franklin Hardinge artifact. --Doozer
View ArticleEZ Trak DX programing on PC?
Hi. Is there any software that can be instaled on PC, where I can write a program like on machine and transfer it on a machine. I know that can be made in EZ Mill, but this is a bit complicated for me....
View ArticleFavourite chuck option for the DV-59?
Hey folks, next thing I'm looking into for this lathe is getting a jaw chuck on there... no doubt chucks with integrated 4-degree taper are rare and desirable, so I'll probably favour the adapter plate...
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