Bridgeport Series II Milling Machine

[Manual Artisan]

Finally got this thing onto my patio, and now begins the long process of getting it up to speed. Unsure if it actually runs or not, the guys I bought it from said it ran but it's been sitting in the shop unused for 10+ years. Purchased it for $2,000, but I've also had to pay some more money to get it where it is now as well.

I'm just trying to clean it up, and get the quick-change spindle addressed (can't get it to attach to my tool holders). Once I have power running to it, I'll most likely be posting here often to help me figure out some of the issues I'm likely facing. Long-term I would love to fully restore this to all original, that is my ideal. If you have any feedback or anything, please feel free to DM or comment!

 

[matthewsx]

I imagine you’ll want to put up some kind of shelter around/over it. Even the best climates don’t agree with machine tools outside.

Nice looking machine though.

John

 

[woodchucker]

Congratulations on your new machine. That's going to be a nice project. That table looks big in the pics. How long is it?

 

[Manual Artisan]

Congratulations on your new machine. That's going to be a nice project. That table looks big in the pics. How long is it?

Thank you! Looking forward to it as well. The table is 11" wide, and 58" long (not counting the coolant drains on the ends).

 

[rwm]

Those series II are massive. You could machine a series I with that...

 

[Manual Artisan]

Those series II are massive. You could machine a series I with that...

Might have to give that a go! That's a cool idea!

 

[65Cobra]

Nice grab! That warrants a " you suck " comment.

I just recently got a series 1 with the J2 variable speed head. I had to tear in down and go thru it all as it hadn't been maintained well, but got it for a good price.

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[Manual Artisan]

Nice grab! That warrants a " you suck " comment.

I just recently got a series 1 with the J2 variable speed head. I had to tear in down and go thru it all as it hadn't been maintained well, but got it for a good price.

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Nice! I really wanted to get a series 1, but after I found out they had a series 2 just sitting I couldn't pass up the opportunity.

 

[RaisedByWolves]

Those series II are massive. You could machine a series I with that...

This and that.

This it’s huge.

That, that it is even bigger that our series II.

 

[markba633csi]

Looks nice- I presume you want to get a RPC to power it?
That would allow keeping all the electrics as is