I do and I don’t. It’s a big machine, takes up a lot of room and requires 3 phase power. So I haven’t seriously looked for one because I’m not sure I really want it in my shop. I do have a mini mill that works fine for anything knife/paper weight sized. The bridgeport would be great for engine work like boring cylinders or decking heads which are going to be too big for the mini mill.
I once restored a Bridgeport that had spent a couple years sitting silently with "cool-tool" residue caked all over it, inside and out! Takes a lot of determination and patience to do these restorations
Great job, I used to work a Bridgeport for 50 hours a week, every week many years ago. Yours was in better condition when you started than the one I used. It looks really clean, reasonably recently scraped ways and the DRO is a great addition.
I'm not gonna lie.......for the vast majority of this video I had no idea WTF you were doing but it was incredibly satisfying LOL. Good job breathing new life into an old machine.
Wow, to call this project ambitious would be a gross understatement. Bravo for taking the time to clean and polish so many parts! I’m sure that this mill will give you excellent service for many years to come. Again, bravo!
Let’s see the head disassembled next. There is a lot of grease packed into the gears that could always use a cleaning and re pack and the brake assembly for the spindle is a good thing to replace if needed. I completely dissembled mine, found ball screws in x and y axis. Found a mountain of chips in the knee which chowdered the knee bevel gear which I replaced the gears. Got a new lube pump and I paid $700 for mine and spent over $800 in new parts to make it perfect but it was so worth it. I had to rebuild the ball screws which I was told can’t be done, but I did. It was satisfying seeing this again. Good job.
Great work brother! Your machine restoration and tool build videos are my favorites. That Bridgeport milling machine is a Grail tool for most in the hobby maker world, and you have not only found one, but you have brought an old soldier back into service! It'll serve faithfully for many years to come. Can't wait to see what you do with it in the future! Be well.
I love the Bridgeport especially the BR2J2 like this. All the knobs are in the right places and you only need one spanner! Great to see this grubby example brought back to life: well done!
Станок не новый но в отличном состоянии ,меня удивляет как люди продают такое хорошее оборудование , всего то просто помыть и можно работать. Мне чтобы запустить свой 676 фрезерный станок 1967 года выпуска пришлось шлифовать все направляющие и это стоило больше стоимости самого станка но сейчас он можно сказать как вчера с завода и очень радует своей работой!
Fantastic job. You are truly fortunate to have one of these machines. I served my engineering apprenticeship on one of these, so I have a soft spot for them. Keep up the food work.
Great job cleaning it up and repairing it! You hit the jackpot with that "used" Bridgeport... Other than a few broken parts and some wear, the thing is pretty cherry. Hardly any damage to the table, and the ways appear to be in really good shape! Hope to get one someday and I equally hope I can find one in that good a shape... Enjoy your new machine, any home machinist would love to have one, especially in that good a condition.
Very sympathetic restoration. I guess I would call it an oily rag and bushings restore. That is not to diminish the work you put in. The transformation in looks and probably workings too is fantastic.
I love this video, I’ve watched it a couple times now. You do a beautiful job and it’s amazing to think of all the cool things that machine has been apart of making in its past
Probably your most serious hardware in your workshop yet! Nice clenaup, it was in a pretty okay shape all things considered, doesn't look like it was used that much.
First impression was that machine was spent. But the scraping on the ways is incredible. Other than the broken gib it ended up being pristine. What a charmed find!
Bravo! Much nicer than the one I have to use. I was actually excited to see your first cut! I always like seeing the tools you've restored being used, I'm sure this one will be in many upcoming videos.
Extremely enjoyable to watch. Cleans up item so well that it's a pleasure to watch. Would like voice over to go with video though just for added enjoyment. Awesome vid though!!!
First of all, congratulations on the new multifunctional tool! Secondly, a good restoration! Thirdly, I still use a rust remover, wash, dry and wipe with oil.... How I want a new sandblaster haha! Big like!
I was waiting for you to crack in to that J-Head....that's where the real fun begins! Good work. Clean machine overall. You found a gem. Mine came from a food processing factory and it appeared they used it as a drill-press and washed it down with a waterhose. Nothing moved, nothing worked. Got it for $280. Completely restored with the additions of power feed on every axis, 4-axis magnetic DRO, and power drawbar. Could probably sell it for $5-7K now.
Que bonita máquina, me ha sorprendido la regulación de la velocidad con potenciómetros en los avances y en las rpm, en una fresadora con esa edad. Buen trabajo.
I was watching that too. At first i thought he was just cleaninng the rails further out then i watched him put that grinder against the fish scales on the ways and I cringed so hard
I would’ve gotten through the disassembly and then said oooh nooo I fudged up. I’m glad guys like you can get things back together right on these bigger pieces. Made that thing look 20 years younger!
You've done a lovely job on that beautiful machine! back to life without robbing it of its original character and the story all of its little marks and imperfections tell. I'm sometimes saddened when I watch people strip them back to the casting, fill and repaint. Great job man - I've watched the entire video 3 times already - Thanks!
Learned/tested for many basic/complex milling projects/processes using one of those as part of a CNC Operator/Machinist apprenticeship. Also enjoyed learning/testing using the various chuck-sized/H.power older lathes as well. So much freakin' cooler than just programming a modern CNC machine and hitting the go button. Lol
What a treasure! I think a machine with those options in that good of condition for it's age in the Us would be considered a real find. You'll wonder how you survived without it.
@@felixe.8402 the scraping is clearly visible as were the oil channels. Further, If you don’t know what you’re talking about don’t comment. “geometrical scraping”?, what are you talking about? Scraping isn’t “geometrical”.
@@al1sa920 what do you mean? The z axis looks more than adequate. You realize the top of the dovetail isn’t the bearing surface right? I never said anything about a “perfect restoration”. If you’ve ever seen a well used Bridgeport the ways all wear through the scraping. I don’t care about some OCD TH-cam channels “perfect restoration”. This is a great find, and perfect candidate for a light restoration.
Thanks for this, it was fun to watch. I don't know much about these machines, but it seems like you did a great restoration and it will serve you well. I think it would have helped to have explanations of the important steps of the process, or at least labeling the parts as you go, so less experienced people can follow and learn.
Something deeply satisfying about a "Working restoration" instead of just make it pretty. Only one thing I would pick fault with and it falls so deep into personal opinion territory I won't even bother saying what it was. Just 25 minutes of pure enjoyment.
Excelente trabajo y excelente máquina regreso como nuevo al trabajo . Yo creí que el burro era de madera cuando lo limpiaste quedé sorprendido. . Saludos desde Venezuela ciudad de Maracaibo.
this had to of took a month to do. I was lost 6 minutes in when it came to what goes where. These guys that work on these machines are legit This machine is prob older then most of us and will be of use long past us as well. Bridgeport made a hell of a machine
At least on camera, you tear into those machines and remember how to put them back together no problem. I'd have "spare parts" everywhere! Great work. I love watching you give these old machines new life. It's fun when you use them in future videos and I can say, "Oh! I remember when he restored that one!"
Nice! Superb job and what a machine! I think @handtoolrescue had a somewhat different one to repair; maybe because of the accessories? This one seems it can be automated with the various sensors.
Wow! Beautiful! Can't believe how brave you are ripping this thing down. Awesome job.... Hope the person who sold it to you gets to see this. Great video!
On one of your future big restoration projects, you could demonstrate your method for keeping track of parts and how things came apart. I suspect that many would find that just as enjoyable, I know I sure would. Great job...
Wow, sweet. A month's work reduced to 25 mins. Great result. 🥰👍 I'd never attempt something like that, because there's no way i'd remember how to reassemble so many parts.
That is impressive! I love that we can essentially manufacture our own parts now. If you told my father 20 years ago we would reach a point in technology that you could 3D fabricate and laser cut your own parts in your home... he would have bricked. Yeah, they can be expensive but the return is what makes them an investment. Kudos to you on another job well done!
Nice work! Having a Bridgeport of your own is pretty nice, especially since you can do whatever you want to it and with it regardless of what commenters say is or is not appropriate 😂😂
You need to do a more indepth trial run project that tests the full functionality of the mill. Great video. I'm jealous. Thanks for the share. Again, great video. In part two, construct a revolver. The dog is very cool too.
We never stripped the unit in Sheffield to that level & it has no DRO. Actually yours was in fair condition & you have the roller blinds, we don't. We do have the shaper. Lovely work.
Love you love the show. Some of the stuff you create is amazing you’re very good with your hands and what you create. I really like the restorations you do on the heavy machinery. Is there anyway we can see your whole shop like do a short video showing us all your stuff. Thank you and please keep up the good work.
Not sure but it looks like the felt wiper material you used was very thin? It looks like your machine was used in a repetitive operation without much table movement because all the scrape marks and flaking marks look pristine with almost no wear from what I could see. Keeping them clean and in constant contact in the middle, with one-shot lube obviously works for longevity. I would buy a sheet of way felt and recut those wipers if I were you. That mill looks like it’s in very good condition overall, congrats!
At 16 minutes and 25 seconds on this video are you using the jewelers type torch with the electronic hydrogen generator to fuel it I'm only asking because I'm considering purchasing one for doing brazing work myself? I am enjoying binge-watching your restoration videos I believe I'm on number 4 now and liking them all..
I am searching for a Bridgeport for a long time, but the problem is that it costs an arm and a leg in eastern Europe, I guess a deckel type mill will be my next mill. Nice job as always.
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Man, I’m so jealous! I’ve wanted a Bridgeport for so long! That thing is incredible.
I know the feeling! I'm sure you'll find one as well. Good luck!
Excelente trabajo.
I do and I don’t. It’s a big machine, takes up a lot of room and requires 3 phase power. So I haven’t seriously looked for one because I’m not sure I really want it in my shop. I do have a mini mill that works fine for anything knife/paper weight sized. The bridgeport would be great for engine work like boring cylinders or decking heads which are going to be too big for the mini mill.
Just make one.
@@HandToolRescue I need a bridgeport to be able to make a bridgeport haha
Is not like a restoring, it is more like clean and oil the Bridgeport
Very beautiful video
I once restored a Bridgeport that had spent a couple years sitting silently with "cool-tool" residue caked all over it, inside and out! Takes a lot of determination and patience to do these restorations
Great job, I used to work a Bridgeport for 50 hours a week, every week many years ago. Yours was in better condition when you started than the one I used. It looks really clean, reasonably recently scraped ways and the DRO is a great addition.
agreed, this machine was basically just dirty but in almost perfect working condition.
I'm not gonna lie.......for the vast majority of this video I had no idea WTF you were doing but it was incredibly satisfying LOL. Good job breathing new life into an old machine.
Wow, to call this project ambitious would be a gross understatement. Bravo for taking the time to clean and polish so many parts! I’m sure that this mill will give you excellent service for many years to come. Again, bravo!
This was a lucky buy, all ways are scraped recently, everything works just fine. You neednt do anything but cleaning. Brazed parts are questionable.
Let’s see the head disassembled next. There is a lot of grease packed into the gears that could always use a cleaning and re pack and the brake assembly for the spindle is a good thing to replace if needed. I completely dissembled mine, found ball screws in x and y axis. Found a mountain of chips in the knee which chowdered the knee bevel gear which I replaced the gears. Got a new lube pump and I paid $700 for mine and spent over $800 in new parts to make it perfect but it was so worth it. I had to rebuild the ball screws which I was told can’t be done, but I did. It was satisfying seeing this again. Good job.
Great work brother! Your machine restoration and tool build videos are my favorites. That Bridgeport milling machine is a Grail tool for most in the hobby maker world, and you have not only found one, but you have brought an old soldier back into service! It'll serve faithfully for many years to come. Can't wait to see what you do with it in the future! Be well.
Nicely done! Thanks for not adding music to your video. I like adding my own while still being able to hear what you're doing.
I'm impressed you did that in less
than a half hour, Mr B.
I love the Bridgeport especially the BR2J2 like this. All the knobs are in the right places and you only need one spanner! Great to see this grubby example brought back to life: well done!
You made it look so easy, but it shows with a little elbow grease you can revive the beauty of such a piece... Great Video. Thanks for Sharing
Станок не новый но в отличном состоянии ,меня удивляет как люди продают такое хорошее оборудование , всего то просто помыть и можно работать. Мне чтобы запустить свой 676 фрезерный станок 1967 года выпуска пришлось шлифовать все направляющие и это стоило больше стоимости самого станка но сейчас он можно сказать как вчера с завода и очень радует своей работой!
Fantastic job. You are truly fortunate to have one of these machines. I served my engineering apprenticeship on one of these, so I have a soft spot for them. Keep up the food work.
Great job cleaning it up and repairing it! You hit the jackpot with that "used" Bridgeport... Other than a few broken parts and some wear, the thing is pretty cherry. Hardly any damage to the table, and the ways appear to be in really good shape! Hope to get one someday and I equally hope I can find one in that good a shape... Enjoy your new machine, any home machinist would love to have one, especially in that good a condition.
Lovely machine. The ways looks like they were rescraped and then the machine sat idle and collected dust and rust. It's nice to see it make chips.
Very sympathetic restoration. I guess I would call it an oily rag and bushings restore. That is not to diminish the work you put in. The transformation in looks and probably workings too is fantastic.
Wow how much perfection in the reform on the other hand the good thing is that we know the machine completely congratulations.
I love this video, I’ve watched it a couple times now. You do a beautiful job and it’s amazing to think of all the cool things that machine has been apart of making in its past
Beautiful job restoring a workhorse of a machine! Thank you for saving it from the scrap heap, BBP.
Wow🤤 What a awesome restoration and congrats to finding this gem. You have a mill for ur childrens childrens children and some.
I really like the way you speed things up. You put out a lot of information in a very short time. Awesome video.
Probably your most serious hardware in your workshop yet! Nice clenaup, it was in a pretty okay shape all things considered, doesn't look like it was used that much.
I have like the first bridgeport ever made. This one is such a beauty, all the bells and whistles. Great job
Your video editing technique is almost as impressive as your restoration skills. A joy to watch.
You got yourself a Bridgeport. Good for you. Hope we'll see plenty of new content of you using this classic mill.
For sure!
That was one AMBITIOUS project!! Nice job, well done. I wish I had the engineering knowledge to tackle such a project.
First impression was that machine was spent. But the scraping on the ways is incredible. Other than the broken gib it ended up being pristine. What a charmed find!
Bravo! Much nicer than the one I have to use. I was actually excited to see your first cut! I always like seeing the tools you've restored being used, I'm sure this one will be in many upcoming videos.
Thanks!! For sure!
Extremely enjoyable to watch. Cleans up item so well that it's a pleasure to watch. Would like voice over to go with video though just for added enjoyment. Awesome vid though!!!
What's not to love about that? A beautiful restoration of a very deserving machine. Thanks for sharing your expertise and experience.
First of all, congratulations on the new multifunctional tool! Secondly, a good restoration! Thirdly, I still use a rust remover, wash, dry and wipe with oil.... How I want a new sandblaster haha! Big like!
I was waiting for you to crack in to that J-Head....that's where the real fun begins! Good work. Clean machine overall. You found a gem. Mine came from a food processing factory and it appeared they used it as a drill-press and washed it down with a waterhose. Nothing moved, nothing worked. Got it for $280. Completely restored with the additions of power feed on every axis, 4-axis magnetic DRO, and power drawbar. Could probably sell it for $5-7K now.
I don’t have any idea what you just did but found it extremely interesting and satisfying. Maybe I’m a machinist in a previous life
Que bonita máquina, me ha sorprendido la regulación de la velocidad con potenciómetros en los avances y en las rpm, en una fresadora con esa edad. Buen trabajo.
I’m dieing inside watching you run a belt grinder and a angle grinder on such a precise machine.......yikkkes
I was watching that too. At first i thought he was just cleaninng the rails further out then i watched him put that grinder against the fish scales on the ways and I cringed so hard
ruined? don't know for sure
At least the scraping of the ways looked good.
Definitely would be thoroughly checking the table with an indicator.
That's a lovely mill and it's nice to see it so well restored. But what we really need is more corgi footage. :)
This may be one of my favorite videos from you. Everything about this restoration was on-point!
Early eighties? All the flaking is in great condition, and decked out with factory power feeds! Great find, please come clean mine now!
I really like that your vids are quite long. And that you restore and use that old machines. Incredible!
...I was checking out an ancient train station once and there was a workshop too. The machines looked like this one.
Nice
Bridgeports are a thing of beauty!really liked you did those repairs with brazing-a personal favorite!
I would’ve gotten through the disassembly and then said oooh nooo I fudged up. I’m glad guys like you can get things back together right on these bigger pieces. Made that thing look 20 years younger!
You've done a lovely job on that beautiful machine! back to life without robbing it of its original character and the story all of its little marks and imperfections tell. I'm sometimes saddened when I watch people strip them back to the casting, fill and repaint. Great job man - I've watched the entire video 3 times already - Thanks!
Learned/tested for many basic/complex milling projects/processes using one of those as part of a CNC Operator/Machinist apprenticeship.
Also enjoyed learning/testing using the various chuck-sized/H.power older lathes as well. So much freakin' cooler than just programming a modern CNC machine and hitting the go button. Lol
Congratulations for your new big toy, nice projects are coming.
What a treasure! I think a machine with those options in that good of condition for it's age in the Us would be considered a real find. You'll wonder how you survived without it.
All it needs is dual climate control to be the most highly optioned Bridgeport I think I've ever seen.
The scraping on the ways is in remarkably good condition. Doesn’t look like this machine had too hard of a life!
Looks brand new!
🤣 It isn't an geometrical scraping... These are only oil pokets cause the original scraping was fully grinded away
@@felixe.8402 the scraping is clearly visible as were the oil channels. Further, If you don’t know what you’re talking about don’t comment. “geometrical scraping”?, what are you talking about? Scraping isn’t “geometrical”.
What do you mean? Z-axis needs rescraping. The only perfect restorations of these machines I've seen are on CaLem's channel
@@al1sa920 what do you mean? The z axis looks more than adequate. You realize the top of the dovetail isn’t the bearing surface right? I never said anything about a “perfect restoration”. If you’ve ever seen a well used Bridgeport the ways all wear through the scraping. I don’t care about some OCD TH-cam channels “perfect restoration”. This is a great find, and perfect candidate for a light restoration.
Thanks for this, it was fun to watch. I don't know much about these machines, but it seems like you did a great restoration and it will serve you well. I think it would have helped to have explanations of the important steps of the process, or at least labeling the parts as you go, so less experienced people can follow and learn.
Something deeply satisfying about a "Working restoration" instead of just make it pretty. Only one thing I would pick fault with and it falls so deep into personal opinion territory I won't even bother saying what it was. Just 25 minutes of pure enjoyment.
You have inspired me to do the same. Now to go find a bridge port in that good condition.
Congratulations on a fantastic machine :D Looking forward to see you using this in your upcomming videos. Cheers and have a nice weekend.
Great job. Congratulations on your new Bridgeport.
Excelente trabajo y excelente máquina regreso como nuevo al trabajo . Yo creí que el burro era de madera cuando lo limpiaste quedé sorprendido. . Saludos desde Venezuela ciudad de Maracaibo.
Can't believe that machine cleaned up so nicely!
Superb addition to the shop and can't wait to see what you're going to make using it.
I would love to get an old machine and do this one day! Follow your lead.
You do a great job of restoring and making things.
this had to of took a month to do. I was lost 6 minutes in when it came to what goes where.
These guys that work on these machines are legit
This machine is prob older then most of us and will be of use long past us as well.
Bridgeport made a hell of a machine
I I bought a used bridgeport, I'm loving it ,i loved your vídeo too
That's great work. And probanly the best video editing I've ever seen on a restoration. A pleasure to watch. Thanks.
Hello black beard beautiful machine beautiful restoration good job well done
Not much to restore on this beauty. It still was in great shape. Nice job!
At least on camera, you tear into those machines and remember how to put them back together no problem. I'd have "spare parts" everywhere! Great work. I love watching you give these old machines new life. It's fun when you use them in future videos and I can say, "Oh! I remember when he restored that one!"
WOW! Game changer! You just levelled up sir 🤘🏻
Nice! Superb job and what a machine! I think @handtoolrescue had a somewhat different one to repair; maybe because of the accessories? This one seems it can be automated with the various sensors.
Wow! Beautiful! Can't believe how brave you are ripping this thing down. Awesome job.... Hope the person who sold it to you gets to see this. Great video!
I love watching your restoration videos, and this one was exceptional! Thank you, sir! Great as always
Woul be nice to see some projects being made on this,great cinematography by the way
On one of your future big restoration projects, you could demonstrate your method for keeping track of parts and how things came apart. I suspect that many would find that just as enjoyable, I know I sure would. Great job...
Wow, sweet. A month's work reduced to 25 mins. Great result. 🥰👍
I'd never attempt something like that, because there's no way i'd remember how to reassemble so many parts.
Nice piece of machinery you got there. Can't wait to see you use it for your projects.
That was awesome my son and I enjoyed this video greatly
Always like watching these overhaul /cleanup videos ,what was the actual time frame? 1hour for every minute? Time well spent ,nice work .👍👍
That is impressive! I love that we can essentially manufacture our own parts now. If you told my father 20 years ago we would reach a point in technology that you could 3D fabricate and laser cut your own parts in your home... he would have bricked. Yeah, they can be expensive but the return is what makes them an investment. Kudos to you on another job well done!
Nice work! Having a Bridgeport of your own is pretty nice, especially since you can do whatever you want to it and with it regardless of what commenters say is or is not appropriate 😂😂
They don't make better milling machines. Great job.
You need to do a more indepth trial run project that tests the full functionality of the mill. Great video. I'm jealous. Thanks for the share. Again, great video. In part two, construct a revolver. The dog is very cool too.
What a machine! You have a bridgeport now, I'll closely watch your channel now :)
Amazing! I love this restoration videos. Even I didn’t know about the existence of this “manual CNC”. Great job! Thanks for sharing!
Great refresher on the machine,looks like a nice addition to your shop😎😎😎👍👍👍
Да он в идеальном состоянии! Его только почистить
масло каналы забыл продуть сжатым воздухом
Looks more like a Bridgebort. -Hand Tool Rescue
Love your videos man, you put so much effort into creating really amazing footage and the pacing of the work is really engaging.
Un pollice su è il minimo, ma non basta!! Belin, sei un fenomeno!! Ti seguo da parecchio, è un piacere vedere i tuoi lavori!! Continua così!
Beautiful machine!!
Yes, the best restoration teacher too🙏👍
It's a shame a hack like this guy did his best to ruin it, wire wheel on the table is butchery, let alone the parts he broke and brazed back together.
We never stripped the unit in Sheffield to that level & it has no DRO. Actually yours was in fair condition & you have the roller blinds, we don't. We do have the shaper.
Lovely work.
Congrats on getting a beautiful machine.
Such a great puzzle !! A pleasure to watch your work 👍
Very good video. I enjoyed the process of your work. Also, very nice machine.
Love you love the show. Some of the stuff you create is amazing you’re very good with your hands and what you create. I really like the restorations you do on the heavy machinery. Is there anyway we can see your whole shop like do a short video showing us all your stuff. Thank you and please keep up the good work.
Awesome work
That mill was in great condition under the rust and dirt
Un gioiellino della meccanica. E complimenti per il tuo lavoro di restauro, perfetto come sempre! Continua così!
Che bellezza di una macchina e che buon lavoro, complimenti!
Most satisfying video! To see a beautiful machine brought back to life this way! Well done sir!!
A bonnie, a beauty and a joy forever. Congrats.
Not sure but it looks like the felt wiper material you used was very thin? It looks like your machine was used in a repetitive operation without much table movement because all the scrape marks and flaking marks look pristine with almost no wear from what I could see. Keeping them clean and in constant contact in the middle, with one-shot lube obviously works for longevity. I would buy a sheet of way felt and recut those wipers if I were you. That mill looks like it’s in very good condition overall, congrats!
At 16 minutes and 25 seconds on this video are you using the jewelers type torch with the electronic hydrogen generator to fuel it I'm only asking because I'm considering purchasing one for doing brazing work myself? I am enjoying binge-watching your restoration videos I believe I'm on number 4 now and liking them all..
I am searching for a Bridgeport for a long time, but the problem is that it costs an arm and a leg in eastern Europe, I guess a deckel type mill will be my next mill. Nice job as always.
I feel you! I had a good deal of luck.
Great resturation. Nice to see this kind of machinery been brought to life and been of good purpose. 👌👌
That's a beautiful piece of machinery!!