Project Bridgeport Rebuild - Printable Version

[PROJECT] Bridgeport Rebuild - Printable Version

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Bridgeport Rebuild - Old Minger - 10-24-2016

Moved the column into the shed this weekend and plonked the knee on. Next job is to rebuild the lube system.
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RE: Bridgeport Rebuild - Dr Stan - 10-24-2016

Nice looking paint job.

RE: Bridgeport Rebuild - Old Minger - 10-24-2016

Thanks, it was my first time using an HVLP gun and it turned out ok.

I've made so many mistakes so far with this project but it's still a lot of fun. Latest cock up was I got a bit carried away with the body filler and seem to have lost the one shot lube holes. Time to go exploring!

RE: Bridgeport Rebuild - EdK - 10-24-2016

(10-24-2016, 03:41 PM)Old Minger Wrote: I got a bit carried away with the body filler and seem to have lost the one shot lube holes.

Sounds like something I'd do.

Ed

RE: Bridgeport Rebuild - Old Minger - 10-26-2016

More action today!
Put the turret on the column.
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Now I'm waiting for some parts for the lube system so next job will be to bolt it to the floor. Should I wait until the table is on before I level it up?

Oh yeh, I'm still looking for those bloody lube holes!

RE: Bridgeport Rebuild - f350ca - 10-26-2016

Nice finish! Switched to HVLP a few years ago, huge difference in the overspray in the shop, and quantity of paint used. Ive never bothered to bolt mine down, will level it one day though.

RE: Bridgeport Rebuild - Dr Stan - 10-26-2016

(10-26-2016, 07:20 PM)Old Minger Wrote: Now I'm waiting for some parts for the lube system so next job will be to bolt it to the floor. Should I wait until the table is on before I level it up?

The short answer is yes. BTW, I recommend installing some leveling jack screws in the holes in the base. If you did so now, it would be a whole lot easier. You should also re-level after you have assembled all the big stuff. Head, ram, etc.

If you look closely at the corners of the base that's what I did on my Fray.

RE: Bridgeport Rebuild - Old Minger - 11-28-2016

Need to order some parts for the Bridgeport mill. Anybody got any recommendations for good reliable suppliers?

Thanks
John

RE: Bridgeport Rebuild - Dr Stan - 11-28-2016

(11-28-2016, 12:46 AM)Old Minger Wrote: Need to order some parts for the Bridgeport mill. Anybody got any recommendations for good reliable suppliers?

Thanks
John

http://lostcreekmachine.com/ carries new & used BP parts.

RE: Bridgeport Rebuild - EdK - 11-28-2016

(11-28-2016, 12:46 AM)Old Minger Wrote: Need to order some parts for the Bridgeport mill. Anybody got any recommendations for good reliable suppliers?

Thanks
John

http://www.machinerypartsdepot.com/

Ed