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    Doing Govt. Solicitations

    Thanks for the insight, We are still waiting on some paperwork and other little issues. I will try to find a local PTAC and speak with them. We have had all kinds of callers telling us they can weed through the solicitaions for a fee of course. We will keep digging into it and hopefully get some...
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    Doing Govt. Solicitations

    Hey everyone, Been on this page for years and love it. Last year I opened a Machine and Fab shop, business has been decent for being open just at 1 year now but still not where we need to be to make it. We have went through all the paper work and are just waiting on security clearances but I am...
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    Hendey Tiebar Collets

    I will have to check them but they are very fine
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    Hendey Tiebar Collets

    Ok everyone, I have collets for my 14x6 Hendey Tiebar but no draw bar and no 1" collet which I am needing. Just curious if anyone has a 1" collet and draw bar or even just pictures of a Tiebar lathe using collets? Thanks Richard
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    Hendey Tie Bar Spindle fix

    Sounds great, I have it completely disassembled and was believing it was the thrust washer but wanted to double check.
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    Hendey Tie Bar Spindle fix

    Hello everyone, I am finally fixing the old Hendey as the shop has slowed done some and gave me a little extra time. The spindle will lock up if any pressure is applied against it, what route do I need to go so that I am able to tighten the spindle up but not lock the thing up? Thanks Rich
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    How long have you been machining?

    I started at 10 years old helping my Grandpa in his shop with my Great Uncle. It was a job shop so always something different coming in. CNC has always fascinated me so I went a trade school for high school then on to college for advanced CNC. Now I am 30 years old and started my own shop this...
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    Bridgeport Textron Help!!

    Here's a picture
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    Bridgeport Textron Help!!

    There is a control box on the side, what would the heaters look like? I've heard other people say the heaters but I can't find what they look like. Rich
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    Bridgeport Textron Help!!

    Ok I have a very nice Bridgeport that I have a acquired and it's all wired up. We have a Roatry Phase Convertor that runs our shop and run everything fine. We wired the mill for low voltage and it runs perfect for about 5 minutes then shuts off. You must wait approximately 5 minutes or so then...
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    Bridgeport help!!!

    Rons still shows correct power there also
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    Bridgeport help!!!

    The mill is 1973 and shows correct power where needed so far as we see..
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    Bridgeport help!!!

    Here are some pictures..
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    Bridgeport help!!!

    Hello, I bought a Bridgeport Textron manual mill recently and am having problems keeping it running. The mill will run for about 2 minuets then shut off, it has to sit and de energize before you can restart it. Where should I even look to start? We have sufficient power running a rotary 3 phase...
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    Hendey Conehead lathe

    Even if I can still loosen the spindle? I backed adjusting ring off and spindle turns freely now with no play. This was brought on when I was trying to turn between centers and put a little pressure with the Tail stock is when it stalled Machine. Rich
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    Hendey Conehead lathe

    Ok everyone I have a new issue, the lathe was running good but noticed the spindle seemed to move back and forth. Turns out I could move it .013" by hand. I tightened the ring on the back and seemed to take play out but once it runs a little bit the front spindle bearing gets really hot and...
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    Racine power hack saw

    Racine 6x6 power hack saw, seems to be in good shape and has a 3 phase motor on it. I just don't have the time to get all fixed up to run. May trade for shop equipment or asking $550 OBO. Can load it. Just post here or email me at yoteman89@yahoo.com and I can email pictures because I can't post...
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    Hendey Conehead lathe

    Hendeyman I would appreciate it, I need both the Steady and follow rest. The owner before my grandfather threw both of those pieces away. I was disappointed to say the least. I made my own taper attachment clamp it seems to work well but I'm looking for pictures of an original to eventually...
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    Hendey Conehead lathe

    Good news, a little nudge clock wise and it unlocked and feed work flawlessly. Of all the lathes I ran this is my favorite one. I really am loving looking through the History of Hendey just wish there were more pictures advertisements and literature on them.
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    Hendey Conehead lathe

    I will give it a shot and see what happens, I really hope it's that simple! Thank you very much.

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