Salvage End of Bridgeport Table Screw

[Provincial]

I have a serviceable screw on a Bridgeport Series 1 table that broke the right (free floating bearing) end off at the bearing fit. The broken part was lost before I got the machine. I'm going to splice a new end on the screw, and wonder if anyone has a worn-out screw with a good end they could cut off a couple of inches into the full diameter?

My plan is to face off the end of my screw at the bearing fit and bore a hole an inch into the end. I'd then turn the large end of the salvaged part to shrink into the bore and cross-pin it with a 1/8" roll pin as a backup.

I can build my new stub end from scratch, but would prefer to rework an end of a scrap screw that would otherwise end up as an imported piece of a China import.

Shipping would be to Dallas, OR 97338

Thanks for looking!

Jock

 

[Provincial]

I have a serviceable screw on a Bridgeport Series 1 table that broke the right (free floating bearing) end off at the bearing fit. The broken part was lost before I got the machine. I'm going to splice a new end on the screw, and wonder if anyone has a worn-out screw with a good end they could cut off a couple of inches into the full diameter?

My plan is to face off the end of my screw at the bearing fit and bore a hole an inch into the end. I'd then turn the large end of the salvaged part to shrink into the bore and cross-pin it with a 1/8" roll pin as a backup.

I can build my new stub end from scratch, but would prefer to rework an end of a scrap screw that would otherwise end up as an imported piece of a China import.

Shipping would be to Dallas, OR 97338

Thanks for looking!

Jock

PM me if you have one that will work.

Thanks,

Jock

 

[Uglydog]

Provencial,
Did you find the part you need?
I've got a misc crate of BP parts, and I even know where it is! There are some leadscrews and associated parts in the mix.

Daryl
MN

 

[Provincial]

Provencial,
Did you find the part you need?
I've got a misc crate of BP parts, and I even know where it is! There are some leadscrews and associated parts in the mix.

Daryl
MN

Not yet. It is a back-burner project, so I am pretty patient. The old screw is usable, except for snapping off just where it becomes the bearing fit. There is plenty of wear on the table/saddle surfaces, so I'd rather not buy a new screw. I think the money would be better spent on a DRO.

Thanks for offering to look. Whenever you stumble onto the crate, that's fine!

 

[Uglydog]

Please send a pic of what you are looking for even if broken. Include If there are any additional parts needed.
That way when I'm digging in the crate I can just pluck it/them out.

Daryl

 

[Provincial]

Here is link to the project: https://www.hobby-machinist.com/threads/my-free-bridgeport.103075/

 

[Uglydog]

Is this what you are looking for?
No, bone handles, dials, leadscrews, functional J head, J head parts, other?
I really should get all this stuff listed for sale somewhere....

Daryl
MN