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HLV Value?
Larry, I'm interested but unsure how to PM or contact you outside of this posting. Help. Mike- Apostle
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- Forum: Bridgeport / Hardinge and USA Light Iron
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HLV Value?
Hi Larry, are you interested in selling those extra nuts and the kit? I have many HLV-H extras and parts for a trade or a mix? Best, Mike DiGirolamo- Apostle
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HLV Value?
I forgot to mention that I saw a HLV-H at a local auction that closed in June 2022 in Richmond, VA, sell for $17,853.40 less the 18% commission. It was a 1980s machine with a brand new six-jaw Buck chuck and several accessories. However, there was 20+ thousanths run-out on the cross slide...- Apostle
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- Forum: Bridgeport / Hardinge and USA Light Iron
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HLV Value?
If it's complete with a taper attachment, steady and follower rests, and no bearing or belt issues (hard to assess without it running), no appreciable runout on the saddle, cross-slide, or compound, I'd say you've got a $16,000+ machine, without the electrical issue. You've got to assess the...- Apostle
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- Forum: Bridgeport / Hardinge and USA Light Iron
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ot: another ebay scam?
Well, you've got us all curious now. How about removing the mystery and allowing us to also "judge?"- Apostle
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Cutting a Radius in a Thick Aluminum Stock
Your assumption of using a 3/8" blade is exactly what's recommended in the chart referenced in the article above. Thank you, Mike -
Cutting a Radius in a Thick Aluminum Stock
Thank you, this is exactly the chart I need. Mike -
Cutting a Radius in a Thick Aluminum Stock
I want to cut a 3 1/2" diameter half circle out of a 2" thick piece of Aluminum stock. I will be using a metal band saw. I know there is a rule-of-thumb to figure the maximum blade width allowing this 1 3/4" radius curve to be smoothly cut. Does anyone know the max width blade for this job... -
Question: BP Series 1 Quill Handle
I have a BP Series 1, 2J machine. I'm replacing the spring in the quill handle. The spring assembly will be here in two days. The question is: When the quill is in the down position, is the spring assembly designed to retract the quill to the up position, or does it just hold the quill in...- Apostle
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Reinserting the quill in a BP Series 1, 2J head
I have dropped and removed the quill from my Series 1, 2J head (with Kurt power drawbar). Is there anything special I must know about reinserting it once it's back from spindle regrinding? Some have cautioned me about the "shim collar" in the quill assembly, saying that the two screws at the...- Apostle
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Bridgeport Series 1 - Am I nuts??
Yeah, I certainly the remember 1968 Tet Offensive, you see I was USAF, 1966-1970. Why was a machinist in the jungle as a ground pounder? Tried to PM but couldn't find the link. Thanks for your service and have a happy 4th of July weekend. Pray for our country and God bless, Mike BTW, I...- Apostle
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Bridgeport Series 1 - Am I nuts??
Thank you for your professorial acumen in equipment purchasing logic. Your name “thermite” indicates that you are HOT indeed 😊 May I add, from my 77 yrs walking this planet, that PROVENANCE trumps AGE? You might address that in your next lecture on buying gear. May I especially point out that...- Apostle
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Bridgeport Series 1 - Am I nuts??
I almost purchased a beautiful 2018 Bridgeport Series 1 machine at auction. Hah, I quit bidding when the bidding shot through $18k. However I got the bug to get a "new to me" machine. I've located a very nice 1986 machine down converted from CNC and, after rebuilding in 2006, has seen only...- Apostle
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A moral question on a Bridgeport mill to ponder
Congratulations on letting the son have it, fake story or not. I'm 77 years old and have seen a lot of cold-blooded business deals that compromised ethics to make a few bucks. There are tons of Bridgeport's out there.. take the extra cash and put it towards another one. Here's a saying that...- Apostle
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- Forum: Bridgeport / Hardinge and USA Light Iron
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Lubricants for HLV
I've always used Vactra #2 for way oil as well. Mike- Apostle
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