I have a new-to-me machine to add to the workshop! This one has me more excited than any of the others. I’ve had it on my bucket list and so happy and blessed to be able to have it.
Bench Bracket for the Bridgeport Mill Head
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.