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I've been looking some at old Bridgeports. I think it may take a while to find one I can afford. But anyway, could we talk about horsepower for a minute? I was thinking I need at least one hp. Some of the older Bridgeports I've seen have only 1/2 horse motors. Many of the ones for sale are 3 phase, and I know I can get a converter for that, but that's more money. From what I've read on another forum I should pay attention to the ways and backlash more than the condition of the table. Unfortunately, there is probably no good way to evaluate those things without going and seeing the thing in person. Not too many for sale around Knoxville, TN.
There's one on ebay, a benchtop unit that is horizontal and vertical. He tells me the horizontal is R8 but the vertical is smaller. Any ideas on that one?
There's one on ebay, a benchtop unit that is horizontal and vertical. He tells me the horizontal is R8 but the vertical is smaller. Any ideas on that one?
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