Bridgebort Milling Machine [Rescue]
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 17 มี.ค. 2021
- It is time to bring my 1960s Bridgeport milling machine back to life! This is a 100% genuine clapped-out mill that I picked up about a year ago. I always hated the horrible white paint job someone did on this machine, so that needs to be fixed. There are also several worn, missing, or completely broken parts that all need attention. This isn't a full restoration, but more of a "rescue".
I first needed to remove all paint and body filler, which there was a lot of! Then I needed to install a new quill spring and make new cam ring pins, a new quill lock handle, and install new measuring indicators. Someone converted this mill to use grease instead of oil, which is blasphemous, so all oil lines needed to be fully replaced with ACTUAL oil in them.
I decided to not paint the mill at all and leave it completely bare metal. This matches the look of the tools in the rest of my shop and makes it easy for me to add paint later if I feel like it.
I took everything related to the axes apart, but I did not disassemble the head, as I wasn't planning on replacing any worn parts in it.
Overall, the mill is in an average condition and I think some bronze wear components will need to be replaced within the next 5-10 years depending on my usage.
I am not a machinist aiming for high levels of accuracy, so as long as the tool can get the job done, I am happy for now.
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BRIDGEBORT!
Now that you've practiced; I'll send you my old girl for your tender ministrations.
I work in personal finance and have just learned a new term: "Violently expensive". That will now be integrated into most client conversations. Thank you!!
I like you talking while working. It’s easier to listen than to read.
I love that you chose to clear coat the raw iron and steel on your Bridgeport rather than repaint it. It’s beautiful that way.
Yesss!!! Thank you Mr Bridgebort 🙏 much appreciated and much sensual narrating. Can't get any better ❤️
Having worked on MANY filthy Bridgeports, half of which had the quill lock handle missing, this video is so incredibly gratifying. Thank you!
As a little tip, when using Loktite on press fit items, use Green Loktite; it's specifically made for that.
Just saying, the narrated version of this video explains a lot on how the Bridgebort works (not a typo, you have to listen to the narration to get it).
You remind me of This Old Tony with your humor!!
During late 60's early 70's, I was an apprentice at a company called Adcock & Shipley based in Leicester, England. We made and built Bridgeport machines under licence. Very well made and super versatile.
Next episode: Pool in the back yard is full of Evaporust and the gantry crane is lowering the Bridgeport in whole.
That little hole in the table is actually a coolant drain hole, not for clearing chips. The coolant flows down the t-slots and out the hole in the side back into your coolant reservoir.
Nice! Great job! I'm starting to restore an old lathe this weekend and I guess it would only make sense to also get a milling machine like that for my shop sooner or later! Keep 'em coming!
"I'll slap this goop on by gooping it all over" is my favorite explanation for applying paint thinner ever.
I've been a machinist my entire life, working 50 year, and I love it.
Vlogger talks in video: "Yeah, makes sense."
As a guy who has spent a LOT of hours spinning handwheels on Bridgeports, Bravo! Very nicely done. Not an extensive, high precision restoration, but making a nasty machine nice, and usable.
The lettuce seed packet cured me of my depression for a good 30 seconds there, thank you
Love the narrating. Gives great perspective to people like me who have no clue about machining but enjoy the process, thanks.