I just bought these Bridgeports from my new boss, as he was selling off some old equipment from work and i got them for $500 ea
The manual one is 1.5 hp variable speed with a power feed on the x-axis and a digital readout.
The other is 2 hp variable speed and had been converted to a Dana Summit CNC back when it was new in the early 80's I believe. The CNC still works, however the guy at work who used to run it, said it occasionally blew cards and occasionally would lose it's zero. Mechanically it has very little wear and of course has ball screws installed.
I will use the manual one for sure as a mill and as a big drill press, but I may hold off on the CNC for awhile as I simply bought it because it was such a good deal and solid machine. Someday I may look into putting modern servos and drives on it, then control it with a PC.
These SOB's were a b@stard to haul home! I had a buddy with a big truck and trailer help me, but they are tippy when sitting on a fork lift!
I need to clean these things up and possibly paint them. Anyone have any tips on how to properly clean them without doing any damage? Is it OK to degrease then powerwash? Just thought some of the machinists here might know. Anyone here make their own phase converter? I think I am getting a 2hp three phase motor for free to make one with.
