New Lathe, New (used) Mill

[psient]

Hi:

Although I've been reading the forums for some time this is my first posting.

I am in Southern California, am a college professor, and new to machining.

Last week I ordered a PM 1236 / DRO from Matt. He couldn't help me on the price of a mill though.

Today I purchased a Bridgeport Series 1 2HP Mill (circa 1985) for a little under 1600$US. It has the original power feed on the table. It's in good condition and runs without any problems.

It is 3 phase so I also picked up a 5 HP RPC.

As the 1236 won't even be in the warehouse until after the 15th, I have some time to mess with the mill.

Anyone have a Bridgeport? Does anyone know where I can find the manual for a 1985 2HP series 1? The Pub designation from Bridgeport is M105 K.

Thanks for the help in advance!

 

[Doh!Nut]

There is some info on Bridgeport in general here
maybe of some use.

 

[precisionworks]

:welcome:

Click on the link below. Manual M450, 4.24MB & 134 pages, so you'll have some good reading ahead. This version was published 06/2003 but should cover all later Bpt Series 1 machines. If you have a specific question, the people at Hardinge are very helpful on the phone.

http://www.hardingeus.com/usr/pdf/Knee%20Mills/FullManual.pdf

 

[precisionworks]

If that one is "too new", try these:

M105H (26.4Mb)
http://www.bbssystem.com/manuals/M105H_Series1.pdf

Installation Manual, all models, pub 1979 (8.64 Mb):
http://www.bbssystem.com/manuals/bridgeport-manual.pdf

 

[psient]

There is some info on Bridgeport in general here
maybe of some use.

I figured some members would be aware.

What I've been reviewing is the drama associated with Precision Matthews and their lathes. This forum is pretty up on these!

Thanks for the support.

Jon

 

[psient]

:welcome:

Click on the link below. Manual M450, 4.24MB & 134 pages, so you'll have some good reading ahead. This version was published 06/2003 but should cover all later Bpt Series 1 machines. If you have a specific question, the people at Hardinge are very helpful on the phone.

http://www.hardingeus.com/usr/pdf/Knee Mills/FullManual.pdf

Great thanks very much!

Jon

 

[psient]

If that one is "too new", try these:

M105H (26.4Mb)
http://www.bbssystem.com/manuals/M105H_Series1.pdf

Installation Manual, all models, pub 1979 (8.64 Mb):
http://www.bbssystem.com/manuals/bridgeport-manual.pdf

thanks again. I noticed the the 'H' publication is pretty ubiquitous across searches. The K (specific to the model I have is impossible to find outside of the source I mentioned).

Jon

 

[bluwolf]

What I've been reviewing is the drama associated with Precision Matthews and their lathes. This forum is pretty up on these!

Jon

Hi Jon,

Why do you call it a drama? Just curious since I'm waiting on mine.

Mike

 

[precisionworks]

I noticed the the 'H' publication is pretty ubiquitous across searches. The K (specific to the model I have is impossible to find outside of the source I mentioned).

I just phoned Hardinge & they are unaware of a publication M450K. They asked me where you found that number.

 

[wquiles]

Hi:

Although I've been reading the forums for some time this is my first posting.

I am in Southern California, am a college professor, and new to machining.

Last week I ordered a PM 1236 / DRO from Matt. He couldn't help me on the price of a mill though.

Today I purchased a Bridgeport Series 1 2HP Mill (circa 1985) for a little under 1600$US. It has the original power feed on the table. It's in good condition and runs without any problems.

It is 3 phase so I also picked up a 5 HP RPC.

As the 1236 won't even be in the warehouse until after the 15th, I have some time to mess with the mill.

Anyone have a Bridgeport? Does anyone know where I can find the manual for a 1985 2HP series 1? The Pub designation from Bridgeport is M105 K.

Thanks for the help in advance!

Congrats on the new equipment. As you probably noted myself and others have lathes from PM, so feel free to ask questions - we will do our best to help you out.

And by the way, "try" to ignore suggestions from Barry. His advice almost always causes a reduction in your bank/Paypal account

Will

 

[precisionworks]

His advice almost always causes a reduction in your bank/Paypal account

Hey, I get a commission every time one of you places an order