Bridgeport 2J Head Lubrication
Has anyone known the systems feeding oil through the two Gits oilers on the 2J head to the quill bearings and spindle down feed to gum up? I want to be sure everything is receiving lubrication as it...
View ArticleHardinge HC Chucker Speed Change Drive Lubrication
Hi Folks, My new-to-me HC lathe manual suggests using Houghton Absorbent Oil #L-4-1/2 to lube the speed change drive via a zerk fitting. What is a modern equivalent of this oil, and is there another...
View ArticleJ head to Round Ram adapter
Alright, so my buddy gives me an absolutely pristine 1950 RR Bridgeport with most of the frosting still on the ways. For free! So before you all tell me to sell it and buy a bigger stiffer mill, know...
View Articlecoolant overflow, Bridgeport vmc 1000xp3.
Hello, new to the forum, so lets get right to the point. we have a Bridgeport vmc 1000xp3 that is leaking coolant from the rear, it is a tank separate from the coolant reservoir, and my boss said that...
View ArticleNew to me Bridgeport Torq Cut 22 Question on hard drive
Sold my Boss 5 to another PM member and moved on to a Torq Cut 22 mainly because I need a full enclosure and tool changer. Moved a working 1996 machine from a shop that had it since 2001 so I have a...
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Using a Enco quick change on a mill
Is anyone Familiar with this Enco quick change. If so what are your thoughts. Does anyone have any holders to sell? Attached Thumbnails   Â
View ArticleHand pump way oiler for Hardinge mill
Where can I find a hand pump way oiler for a Hardings mill?
View Articlelooking for 17" Acu-Rite scale for milling machine
Does anyone have an old working 17-18" Acu-rite scale that they want to sell. It needs to go into an Acu-Rite 111 box. If so,Please PM me...Barry
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Found this old Hardinge Lathe
Digging thru my works massive warehouse I found this and the owner gave it to me, everything works like it should. Don't know anything about it or it's worth. Attached Thumbnails Â
View ArticleRiser Plate for Tripan Toolpost on Hardinge HLV-H
I'm planning to make a riser plate so I can use a Tripan 111 toolpost on my newly acquired Hardinge HLV-H. I'm looking for suggestions on materials and machining / heat treating. The Tripan is a small...
View ArticleBridgeport R2E4 with Erickson spindle..Options???
We found, like others, a very nice Bridgeport R2E4 machine. Powers up, all axis's move manually, CRT works, spindle turns, BUT. Yeah one of those..lol We were not offered any tooling with this machine....
View ArticleCyclematic turret for their Hardinge HLV-H copy- any idea who might sell this...
And if it would be accurate on an actual Hardinge HLV-H ? Check out this video to see what I mean....I would just call the dealer but they are in Canada.... Cyclematic 618e Toolroom Lathe - YouTube...
View Articlebridgeport ezpath G code
I wanted to post this so the next person wouldn't have as much trouble as I did figuring out the proprietary G codes that Bridgeport used on the EZ Path S control. To see the code that the machine is...
View ArticleJunk Or Gem? Tool Or Antique? Hardinge Cataract Lathe
I'm new to lathe work. Wanted a smaller setup to tinker around and try to learn something. I was interested in complimenting some welding/fabrication/beginner tool making. Please see the link below for...
View ArticleNeed help identifying Bridgeport mill model and value
I'm looking to buy my first milling machine, and to be honest, I don't know much about them. So all help is greatly appreciated. I have found this Bridgeport via CL: Bridgeport Milling Machine - tools...
View ArticleWhat can't be restored on an older Bridgeport mill?
Hello all, I'm a novice looking to buy my first milling machine. I have read a lot about what to look for when buying a used mill but I'm not very confident that I'll catch all of the issues when I go...
View ArticleHardinge HLV-H Carriage to Way seals/Wipers
My lathe, #398 has the way wipers with 3 mounting holes. Is is possible to install the newer plastic way seals? If is is possible, what is involved and where are the seals available? I am also looking...
View ArticleLubrication of BP 2 J head
What other points on the 2J head requires lubrication besides the two oil cups on the top front center and RH side? Are there any points requiring Libriplate grease?
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Wear in 2J2 speed adjustment plate - okay to weld?
Finally got a chance to work on my faulty speed adjustment on my new to me BP. Pulled the motor and the top off, and looked more closely at the speed adjustment parts and found a good bit of wear -...
View ArticleDimensions for a 32" X-Axis Standard Leadscrew
Does anybody have the dimensions for a 32" X-Axis leadscrew? I have a new-to-me 1955 J Head that had the mechanical feed option that I would like to convert to a standard configuration (which will be...
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