Lyman MK4 power feed

[Randylbarnes]

I just picked up a 1965 J-head Bridgeport mill. It has a Lyman MK4 power feed on it that has been damaged. Does anyone have a non working unit that they want to get rid of or know somewhere to get parts for this unit? Everything works electronically but someone lowered the table down on top of something and broke the fiberglass main body that everything mounts to.

 

[FredC]

I have a virtually unused one described here: https://www.practicalmachinist.com/forum/threads/aftermarket-power-feed-for-series-2.401911/
If you do not find a shell this one could be had for $250.00.
I would have guessed the body was cast aluminum.

 

[Randylbarnes]

Thanks. I will let you know. I have my Body Shop guy going to look at it tomorrow to see if he can repair it for me. I am with you and don't understand why they didn't make it out of aluminum.

 

[FredC]

I think the whole body on mine IS aluminum.

 

[DSantella]

I have just acquired a Mk 7 in excellent condition, but it didn't come with the leadscrew gear. Can these still be found, or does someone have specs on them to fabricate one?