I bought a “new” Bridgeport milling machine from a friend of mine for a great deal. I just had to get to Buffalo from Massachusetts.
Challenge Accepted.
I took the machine apart, putting the J1 head and the shaper head into the bed of the truck and put the rest on a trailer. Piece of cake. Getting it out with just me, a little more challenging, but I managed. It went very well and it was added to the garage. It is a welcome upgrade from the mini mill that I have been using to get by with. My other Bridgeport (round ram style) is at my brother’s house, about a hour away, so not convenient to use. The new Bridgeport lets me tilt the head, a nice addition to the shop.
I will be tearing the head and ways apart to do some serious cleaning. The gibs had the oil port for both sides plugged with old oil, so I have some lubrication concerns. At least the machine came with a 1 shot oiler. Also looking to give the shaping attachment a trial at some point!
Taking the head apart before loading it onto the trailer Loading the machine into the trailer Back home! My method for lifting it off the trailer and onto the driveway My plan worked! moved it into the garage Attached the heads onto the machine, ready to do some work!