I get the head off the Bridgeport, but in order to work on it effectively, I need to make a bracket to mount it to the side of my workbench.
New Feed Nut for a Bridgeport Milling Vise
I refurbish this Birdgeport milling vise. Part of that meant a new feed nut, which then required an arbor to hold the replacement.
John B Stevens 8″ Rotary Table Rebuild
I spent some time this week disassembling, cleaning and reassembling the 8″ rotary table I have for the mill.
Odds and Ends – Episode 1
Some recent acquisitions, gifts and new channel stickers
Remixing – not sure if this is a thing, but I have to try. #porosityproblems
Bridgeport Mill – 6F Power Feed Electrical plus Gear Problems
I put the electronics for my Bridgeport 6F power feed back together then discover a major problem.
Making square head bolts, part done.
Bridgeport Mill – Assembling a 6F Power Feed
I put my Bridgeport 6F power feed back together after replacing a broken gear. This turned out to be a bit more of a challenge than I had expected.
First time cutting threads! And it worked!
I needed to make an arbor to machine a part for an upcoming project. I had never cut threads before today! So happy and it is so satisfying to feel the nut go on. I credit all the machinists on YouTube that have inspired me through their videos.
Bridgeport Mill – Disassembling a 6F Power Feed
I disassemble my Bridgeport 6F power feed in order to replace a broken gear.