I'm having a minor problem with my bridgeport, its an old 9x36.
the x lead-screw moves laterally sometimes and binds things up so you cant move the table. It appears that the dial on the left hand side gets pulled up very tight to the bracket and locks things up. At first i thought it was a shimming problem with the power feed, but ive adjusted that to what appears to be correct and the problem persists.
anyone have any insight on what to look for when i take it apart this weekend?
the x lead-screw moves laterally sometimes and binds things up so you cant move the table. It appears that the dial on the left hand side gets pulled up very tight to the bracket and locks things up. At first i thought it was a shimming problem with the power feed, but ive adjusted that to what appears to be correct and the problem persists.
anyone have any insight on what to look for when i take it apart this weekend?
so after a new bearing retainer and making a few shims to keep the dial from binding, all is now well.
