Knee seized to column
I recently purchased a bit of a fixer upper. I don't need a functional machine but wanted one to tear down and rebuild. In this case the knee is stuck. The gib is wedged in there good and proper and...
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Variable Speed Mechanism on BP clones
I moved across the country last month to work for a brand new bicycle manufacturing company that is making waves in the carbon fiber segment. They had bought at auction the assets of a Canadian carbon...
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My 1970 Bridgeport BR2J 1.5HP - Recent Purchase
Evening all, My 1st post but have been an avid spectator for many years now. After putting up with a small mini-mill (Axminster/Sieg X2) I've finally managed to push the boat out and invest in a...
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New to me Eztrak question - Manual 3rd axis resistance
Hi Everyone, A couple days ago, I picked up an Eztrak DX with the 3rd axis option. It is the outrigger/cantilever early style. I have searched the forum and manuals, but I haven't found a definitive...
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Conquest T42 - following Z homing procedure leads to same wrong result
Gentlemen, Setting up my Conquest T42 (1998) for the very first time, I made the mistake of assuming a software limit would stop the Z travel toward the back of the machine but instead, I heard a noise...
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Hardinge castings available for the HLV-H lathe
I have rough castings available again for the Hardinge HLV-H lathe listed in the Tools, Parts & accessories section of this forum. Attached Thumbnails     Â
View ArticleGusher 8P3 coolant pump quit
Hey guys, bought a used gusher pump, have run it less than a hour and it quit. Anybody ever rebuild these pumps? Going to take it to a electric motor shop tomorrow to see what they say. Any help...
View ArticleOld Hardinge horizontal mill
Gentlemen, Just bought an old Hardinge Horizontal TM mill and noticed only after transaction that the arbor driver was missing (yea, big mistake). This is part no. 4692 in 1956 parts list. Arbor is...
View ArticleAdapting milling machine head
I apologize in advance if this is not in the proper forum. I have a bit of a conundrum and am reaching out for ideas. I was "given" an 80's 10x50 Modern Mill (M casting base), it only cost me the...
View ArticleHLV footprint dimensions please
Bit of an urgent request here. Could any kind member who has an early HLV 5" bed please run a tape over the bed casting and give me the relevant footprint dimensions length, width etc to within 1/4" or...
View ArticleThreading a 5c collet
I have never done this before but I have to machine some socket set screws and will only be able to hold on to less than a 1/4 inch of the screw. I think it will throw them out with a standard collet...
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1982 Feeler FTL-618E Need Wiring Diagram
Hello everyone. I purchased this lathe via auction and didn't have the opportunity to thoroughly inspect it. It went cheap enough that I figured I couldn't lose. I opened up the electrical panel and...
View ArticleCHNC II 10TF Way Lube Pump
I'm trying to get a new to me CHNC II with Fanuc 10TF up and running. I get a Way Lube alarm, which I can make go away by removing the pressure switch and holding in the plunger for the switch. The...
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J2 drawbar bushing sharp edge needed?
I have a Lagun drawbar, because I am too short to hit the Bridgeport drawbar with a hammer. Lately my quill is hard to raise and lower. But If remove the collet and drawbar, it is easy. THe bushing on...
View ArticleInstalling a Riser?
I finally found a 7" riser on Ebay that the seller didn't think was made of gold and bought it. Doesn't appear to come with spider or bolts. Should I get a spider and short bolts or buy longer bolts?...
View ArticleCutter dulling really fast on 304 Stainless.
So I have been running a Bridgeport to cut parts out of 304 Stainless and I am having problems where the cutter seems to be wearing out really fast. I am running a CLEVELAND Square End Mill 1/8" 4...
View Articlehlvh speed control
howdy everybody got a problem w/my (1963)hardinge hlvh my speed control stopped working could smell burnt wires opened the cabinet and took off the electrical cover on the jack screw motor assembly....
View ArticleRemoving an old style table power-feed unit
Hey there, I'm trying to remove the able to I can work on removing the gib for the knee. But before I can do that I need to take this old style power-feed off. It honestly looks pretty heavy and the...
View ArticleNew member, new to me M-head owner
Hi all! Skip Brolund from northern Ohio here, this is my first post! I just purchased a (1969?) Bridgeport, dovetail ram, M-head mill. Yep, the red headed stepchild :). I prefer this over the J-head...
View ArticleNewbee just bought a bridgeport
If the serial number starts with J and 1-hp this is a J head correct? Forgot the # J-108093 and does anyone know the age?
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