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Bridgeport Mill Question
I have just acquired a bridgeport mill. Is the quill supposed to retract
when the lever is released (like on a drill press) ? Also what do people recommend for converting single phase power to 3 phase? Thank you Robert Then |
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Bridgeport Mill Question
"Robert Then" wrote in message ... I have just acquired a bridgeport mill. Is the quill supposed to retract when the lever is released (like on a drill press) ? Also what do people recommend for converting single phase power to 3 phase? Thank you Robert Then No, the quill should stay where you stop it, although the weight of the handle, which is easily relocated, may influence it slightly. You want as much "feel" as possible in the quill of a "drop spindle" mill like a Bridgeport, for you rely on your sense of touch to drill tiny holes without breaking the drill. Static phase converters work fairly well for fixed loads, but you give up some horse power. That can be a serious issue if you use your mill to capacity. You're going to hear from lots of guys that have rotary phase converters in their shops, many of which can provide the necessary information to build your own. I have three phase service so it's never been a consideration for me. Good luck with the new (to you) mill! Harold |
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Bridgeport Mill Question
Check out KB Electronics, their inverters will run a 3 phase on single
phase. I've been using one for over three years without a hiccup. http://www.kbelectronics.com Rex the Wrench Robert Then wrote: I have just acquired a bridgeport mill. Is the quill supposed to retract when the lever is released (like on a drill press) ? Also what do people recommend for converting single phase power to 3 phase? Thank you Robert Then |
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Bridgeport Mill Question
I have just acquired a bridgeport mill. Is the quill supposed to retract
when the lever is released (like on a drill press) ? probably the quill spring had been replaced with too much preload. |
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"Robert Then" wrote in : I have just acquired a bridgeport mill. Is the quill supposed to retract when the lever is released (like on a drill press) ? Also what do people recommend for converting single phase power to 3 phase? Thank you Robert Then The spring does not retract the quill on a Bridgeport. It counterbalances it. It should theoretically not move from where you set it. If you have a 1hp motor, go buy a VFD from http://www.dealerselectric.com TECO Westing House units are great value. Also, for you Bridgeport fans, be sure to order the catalog from High Quality Tools, http://www.hqtinc.com great supplier of OEM Bridgeport parts and their catalog has an exploded parts list for the Step Pulley and the Variable Pulley machines. Marty Marty |
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