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I checked the # stamped into the Quill and the top of the machined surface of the main casting... they are both stamped with #37... so they match...

Should I paint it with some bluing, make sure...

Well stripped the head all the way down to being able to remove the Quill..... I found that even with all parts clean and nothing look abnormal the quill is tight without reason that I can find!...
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I will check that out further tomorrow... Thank you for the fast reply!.... I am familiar with everything you are talking about except for the quill skirt 2 bolts... where do I access them from?.... ...

Looking closely at the quill, it does not seem to be damaged or dragging really... Should I or should I not remove the quill and check it... I'm uncertain of get that stuff back together...

Okay, I removed the cap & drawbar... knocked the spindle out the bottom.... it is all straight and I still have the same problem even with it out... I have also removed the clock spring and quill...

George, I'm willing to give it a try... Can you give me any incite to how it is done???... I do not see that in the manual that I downloaded... Any tips or maybe a link to some instructions would be...

Power feed works fine though... and feed stop works as well.... everything seems fine on here and no odd noise either..... just take a little too much effort to bring the quill down past 60% or so....

Hey guys, got my first BP up and running with my rotary phase converter... everything seems fine and smooth now... except for.... when i pull the quill handle it is perfectly smooth until about 1/3...

Travis.... This is for you!.... NoSleep Studio

Thank you very much for the kind words!...

Also, what is the best way to clean the table?.... I saw a video of someone using what looked to be a sharpening stone on one... then oiled it when he was done... But i'm not sure....... It has 3-4...

Hey there guys... about to fire up my BP that i picked up this last week... This does not have the oil unit on the side of the knee... It has grease fitting there and the other side... as well as the...

I found this.... Bridgeport Series 1 1J Mill Repair & Service Manual

Thinking about buying it....

Vern, shot you an email with some files!... Hope that helps, Kelly

I see that casting is only $125... I might just replace it.... or use some purple thread lock on the main bolt that broke to assure it will not back off or tighten on its own... as that part of the...

George-
I done exactly as you said.... I removed the ends/bearing/handles... slid out the lead screw and brass nuts... and sure enough, there was a piece broken off of the holder of the brass...

If you want to skip my story and help me on my question... skip down to the red line...

Well guys.... I have a hell of a problem.... Bought my first Bridgeport yesterday... Found me a series 1...

Greenjeens: Thank you very much and good luck on your build!

I picked up a used PacMaster 100XL Plus (plus is 80amp not 70 like the 100XL), came with hand torch and all.... Then I purchased a brand new PCH-100XL machine torch as well, came with the plastic...

I use Autocad 2010... or sometimes emachineshop ...

I just bought a new Plasma Cutter... a Thermal Dynamics 80amp unit!... With a machine torch... Looking to get that installed very soon... I have...

I never though about that!... I would just have to straighten the tube out and slip it all in... however, I would like to keep the hand torch as well... might come in handy, hand cutting stuff from...

Dang you tulsaturbo... I was about to post the same screen shot!... You beat me to it!... Will have some new photos to throw up today though!...

The little peaks on my slats are .25" tall.... and work great!...

Yeap,.... Config,-Slave Axis, Check X slave axis A... Done!....

No problem at all tulsaturbo!... As to answer a question up top.... My peaks are .25" off the main slats... that raise it up off the table.... I will be going watertable some time soon... I have it...

Well I just found this... as to figure out what type of Plasma unit i have and what the hell to call it!...lol...

The HF Contact type uses a high-frequency, high-voltage spark to ionize the air...

Hey guys... I'm want to change my current setup on my plasma table from the hand torch to a machine torch.... This way i don't have this big handle sticking out and in the way... not the mention it...

Here are a few photos for you guys.... The length of the 1/4" Alum plate is only 48"... I may do the same thing, just in 58" instead... (give or take ")... Fits perfectly on top... and does not...

Very nice!!!

I can throw up a pic later today.... no problem... and the thickness of the tubing is 3/16"s....

Thanks!... As for the font... and adding tabs to hold the centers from falling through.... You have to add them in autocad or what ever drawing software you use... Dont get me wrong, some fonts...