BP 2J Rebuild

Finally I could start putting her back together.

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Turret, ram, and quill housing

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Installing the table

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Next was the belt housing and motor but for some reason I don't have a single pic of the belt housing going on. My photographer must have been on break.

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Next we moved her into place and wired up the RPC to the mill.

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Installing the DRO

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Next we installed the power draw-bar.

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The last thing....the way covers!!!!!

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Just to summarize the machine has been completely taken apart, cleaned, inspected, and any part that was wore or out of spec was replaced. The spindle was sent out for rebuild (3 new bearings and a taper regrind). The table, saddle, knee, gibs and column were sent out for regrinding, scrapping, fitting, and reflaking. All metal parts (table locks, handles, and ect) were cleaned and polished. The one shot oiling system was rebuilt. All new metering jets, new plastic lines, and fittings. Spindle bushings replaced. New drive and timing belt. Gear housing assy completely rebuild. New bearing on the motor. Basically any that that could be done was done.

I hope you guys enjoy the pics and it wasn't to much!!!!

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WOW!

That is amazing you did all that on a hobby machine. You have one sweet machine. Looks like you thought of everything. Not only the resto but the add-ons. Now the real fun begins, getting it dirty. I bet you had quite the learning experience.
 
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RandM, I learned a lot to say the least. It was a ton of fun and a lot of work. But I would do it again in a second. Thanks for the nice words!!!
 
Added a shield for the column plus the seal for the way covers had a tiny gap the chips kept getting in. It also stops that from happening.

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Man this thing looks amazing, better than new. I was really liking the mill rite in the back ground, I tried to buy one but the deal never happened. I wish I had the room for a bridgy, yours came out great. I'm glad I found this thread, it was a very educational and fun read. Thanks for doing this.
Greg
 
Super nice job on the Bridgeport! It should last another 50 years. Nice detail work for sure and great presentation. Thanks for sharing.

David
 
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