Bridgeport tnc151a problem
Hi, Last weekend i used my Bridgeport with tnc151a milling machine and in the middle process machine stop. Machine gave alarm text: Emergency stop. I checked both e-stop buttons and I made measurements...
View ArticleHardinge Superslant with alarm 2008: X axis break is on
I bought the old Hardinge Superslant 3 axis from work as they wanted to get rid of it fast to make room for the newer, bigger lathe. This is a 1988 model with Fanuc on it. At work it ran fine for the...
View Article2hp Variable lower head reassembly question
I've got the hi/low gear assembly put back together and the rear (larger) timing gear on. I placed the lower portion of the head (that housing the brake) on with the belt. The new belt part number...
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Erickson 30-taper QC runout and fit issues; Bridgeport Boss 5.
I've founded an org that makes river models and science education stuff; I'm not a pro machinist. Emriver and Emflume River Process Simulators - Little River Research & DesignLittle River Research...
View ArticleBridgeport side-by-side comparison: Factory single phase vs. stock 3 phase...
Just some things I've noticed, and questions only you guys can answer: I have two Bridgeport mills. First one was made in 1960, regular step pulley, original gearbox power feed, WELL USED (even gibs...
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Brass knuckles for SCIENCE!
I'm a scientist and run a Bridgeport Boss 5 as a professional. A good friend works on volcanoes and certain congresscritters are trying to kill her funding. I designed/made this in the shop today; most...
View ArticleEZTrak power on issue
Hi. We have an old EZTak DX 2 axis knee mill. An interesting problem has shown up lately. When I power up the machine, both x&y axis start heading home at once. It will do this until the PC boots....
View ArticleLagun FTV-2 mill questions, I'm a new owner of an older mill.
Hello, I recently moved into my garage a Lagun FTV-2. It took only me and the seller to load move and unload. We did it by inverting the head, lowering the table, then pry and block front and back...
View ArticleBridgeport Quill Slop with Right Angle Attachment
Hi All, New member here. I've been lurking for a while but decided I ought to join so I can figure some stuff out and help contribute. I have a Series II J-head with some quill issues. The machine has...
View ArticleBP Lubrication: Oils and Hydraulic Fluids
Good morning... I see online where everyone is talking about and recommending these lubricant packs for the BP that comes with the 3 or 4 different kinds of lube and looks like people are happy with...
View ArticleHardinge HLV-H-JC? Compound sloip
I'm in the middle of a HLV-H restoration, and I got to taking apart the compound and cross slide. I just wanted clarification on the fit of the compound to the cross slide. Is the following correct?...
View ArticleChuck Jaw Black Hole; Jaw Compatibility (none)?
Seems chuck jaw mates must vanish into the same black hole as socks. Well, after doing some work on the lathe and wondering why I was getting some strange errors in a Hardinge 4-jaw chuck (model 36HC,...
View ArticleLead screw identification
I bought a used variable speed head (circa 1973) Bridgeport that is missing the power feed. The mounting bracket and hardware are all missing as well and all that remains is the X-axis lead screw. I am...
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Hardinge HLV Style Tailstock Problems
Long time lurker but first time poster. Have a Victor 618 EVS lathe that from what I understand is a clone of a Hardinge HLV. Hope it's appropriate to post here in the Hardinge section. Had some...
View ArticleHardinge HLV-H Electrical Problem.
I have a, New to me Hardinge HLV-H, about 1985 model. I cleaned out the coolant tank today and was going to see about getting the coolant pump working. I got it all cleaned out and put in coolant and...
View ArticleTight Quill after Crash
Hi, new member. We have a BRIDGEPORT SERIES 1 VERTICAL MILLING MACHINE MODEL: SERIES I, S/N: BR 252699 in our tool room. We were recently using a 1" roughing end mill to remove steel, not excessive...
View ArticleBridgeport (adcock shipley) power supply
having a bit of trouble getting an old bridgeport going, the motor runs fine when i hook it to three phase directly so thats not the issue. i have it hooked up to the main input, the breaker is on and...
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Hardinge HLV-H EM wiring help
If anyone could help with a print I would appreciate it. I picked up this machine last week and brought it home, pretty cruddy but before I did anything I put the correct power to it and it ran...
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Hardinge HLV H Tachometer
I have always wondered about the accuracy of the speed indicator on my Hardinge HLV H lathe, also, the numbers are now almost disappeared. I struggle to get tool life out of my HSS tool bits which I...
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Another Bridgeport restoration
Inspired by Brad Jacobs beautiful restoration, I decided to follow his lead with my new bridgie. Hopefully the details I add will be useful for the next guy and not a repetition of what Brad has...
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