Split nut install any tips, tricks I need to know about?
I was doing some cleaning on the mill and while I had it apart I went a head and bought some new feed nuts (the orignals are from 1979). I notice the oil hole in the bracket is blocked by the feed nut,...
View ArticleBridgeport Series 1 -- worth $2200?
Please advise me, friends. <Bridgeport Series 1 vertical milling machine | ksl.com> Is this mill worth the $2200 he's asking? What more information do I need from him? Thanks! Jon
View ArticleBridgeport M head clock spring source
Hello all, I am wondering if anyone would have a source for the clock spring and winding tool for a Bridgeport M head (3.5 quill Z travel, 2 9/16 dia). Substitution or aftermarket would be acceptable....
View ArticleGrease t bolt slots for head bolts?
For the 4 bolts that hold the head on to the knuckle, do you guys apply grease to the head of these bolts/track in the knuckle? I don't think it would hurt it, doesn't say anything about in the manual...
View ArticleHacked up Bridgeport 7845
Some derelicts broke into my shop and tore into my Bridgeport 7845. They stole the circuit boards and copper wire for scrap. Completely trashed the machine. Wanted to remind everyone to make sure they...
View ArticleHardinge HLV rebuild
I tried the search function on this forum for "Hardinge HLV", "HLV", and "Hardinge HLV not H" and it's pretty useless as I got results for everything under the sun, lots of -H posts as well as some...
View ArticleBirmingham 1054 with micropath controls upgrade
I'm looking at upgrading the control system on my new Mill. right now it's a complete system minus two servo Motors. I want to know if there's a kit I can buy that just has the servos and the control...
View ArticleWhat to buy new as replacement for Bridgeport Series 1?
Since I am selling my house and don't need all the proceeds for the next one, and it seems that the new "Bridgeports" are at least partially Chinese now, what is the best machine on the market in this...
View ArticleProper way to install feed nut bracket?
I removed mine for it's semi annual cleaning. As I neglected it last time I cleaned the mill. Putting the x-axis lead screw back in, I can't feel the backlash like I can on the y-axis. Almost feels...
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HLVH Contour Tracing Attachment Template Holder Parts
I've had the tracer slide asm for a while and finally would like to use it on a couple of parabolic shapes. Apparently, the complete parts required for the template holder are rare as hen's teeth, and...
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bridgeport clone yf-tm-2 info needed
I just bought this mill, i broke about every rule to buying machinery there was. I didnt go look at it or check it out, i had some pictures though. Had some one else go pick it up and they had no clue...
View ArticleCdm arms custom gunsmithing
There was a young lad on here recently asking advice about buying a lathe and milling machine on a budget with a view to do some machining on gun barrels cant seem to find his post any way what do you...
View ArticleAdjusting gibs on feel or indicator?
I don't have confidence to adjust the gibs by feel from lack of experience in doing this. I've seen guys adjust by sliding the table to far end and adjusting the slop (0.0001-0.00015) out. Same way for...
View ArticleManual for Bridgerpot Step Pulley (Series 1?)
Hello, All! I've just acquired a Bridgeport Step Pulley machine that I'm thinking is probably a Series 1. Serial number J35279. I'd really like to pick up a manual for the machine, preferably an...
View ArticleHelp! Dv59 won't cut straight
I'm having a problem with my 1952 dv59. I recently acquired it and got it running, right away found it had bad spindle bearings so I pulled the spindle and replaced them with a high quality fafnir set...
View ArticleYoutube, hardinge making collets
Hardinge Swiss Collets and Guide Bushings - YouTube Hardinge making collets, nice floor!
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Which DRO to get???
Good evening everyone! The Bridgeport Series 1 I just got has X & Y scales on the machine. The DRO head was removed by the previous user to be put on another machine. I have no idea what make/model...
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Elgin VM-2 baby knee mill: Is this the right forum?
Since they were bought out by Hardinge (if I remember correctly), I figured I would ask about Elgin mils here. Maybe the antique section is more fitting?? I just got a VM-2 for cheap and wonder if...
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Steady Rest, Vectrax, HLVH Clones and Accessory non- Compatibility
In need of a steady rest for an HLVH I picked up a new Vectrax TSR300 ($200) steady rest (this is for the HLVH "clone" sold by MSC, and probably other brands). Lulled into complacency by all the talk...
View ArticleBridgeport Bolt Type
Hello all, I have recently bought a Bridgeport via a friend of the family, and I've picked a Machine DRO 3-axis kit for it. I'm starting to look at the mounting of the encoders, and rather conveniently...
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