Bridgeport Extra Bits?

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jontom_1uk@hotmail.com - 29 Dec 2006 17:06 GMT

Hi all,

Hope everyone had an excellent Christmas. Looking for a little advice
as I'm putting together a Bridgeport and have a couple of bits over?
and a bit missing, I think. I've spent hours going through the manual
but can't solve these two little issues.

It is fitted with the older style mechanical X axis feed and I don't
seem to be able to find the No7 woodruff key I think it should have on
the handle, anyone know of a good place to buy them in small quantities
or even a mixed selection?

I seem to have two short lengths of 8mm square bar 15mm long left in
the box, anyone any idea where they might need to go (apart from in the
dustbin)?

Any help would be much appreciated as I would hate to finish the job
and then have to strip it all again. I've had plenty of practise at
that already when I left out the sealing plates on the saddle!

Best regards

Keith

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Bob Minchin - 29 Dec 2006 19:38 GMT

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Hi Keith,

I've got a small selection of Woodruff keys but I'm not familiar with the
size expressed as a single digit number.
If you can let me know the dimensions, I can have a rummage for you and send
one.

Bob

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jontom_1uk@hotmail.com - 29 Dec 2006 22:17 GMT

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Bob, Hi

That would be great if you have one the size is 1/8"X3/4". If you do
have one please let me know the costs and I'll send you the appropriate
beer tokens. Is you e-mail address OK or do I have to change anything
to let you know my address?

Thanks very much Bob very much appreciated.

Best regards

Keith

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Adrian Hodgson - 29 Dec 2006 23:01 GMT

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Not sure if you do have a lathe, but when needed, turn a bar to size, part
off the correct thickness of slug and then cut this in half and after
deburing with a file you get yourself a key!

Cheers

Adrian

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Bob Minchin - 30 Dec 2006 09:48 GMT

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Hi Keith,

I do have one this size. It is past its first flush of youth and shows a
little wear but you would be most welcome to it if it helps.
My email addy is bobdotminchinatntlworlddotcom. No beer vouchers needed -
undying gratitude will be fine - LOL.

Send me your postal address and I'll get the key in the post to you.

Regards

Bob

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jontom_1uk@hotmail.com - 30 Dec 2006 21:13 GMT

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Bob Hi,

Thanks very much, e-mail sent and of course "undying gratitude" fully
assured. Beer (my treat) a must if we can get to an exhibition
sometime.

Thanks again, best regards

Keith

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