The Series 1 Bridgeport I bought over a year ago is almost completely rebuilt. I’ve been making videos along the way. The latest is up on YouTube where I reassemble the top end gears, belts, lions and tigers, oh my!
Gross!
This little bugger was what was keeping the saddle power feed from working.
This little bugger was what was keeping the saddle power feed from working. It’s a detent plunger that sits under the shaft for the power feed. It was rusted in place. A little penetrating oil (a lot) and some heat (not so much) and an internal pipe extractor and it’s out! The handle moves freely and the power feed is operational! Woohoo!
Assembling the Bridgeport Mill Quill Housing
Time to start putting things back together. The parts for the quill housing are all clean and ready to be assembled.
I mention H&W Machine Repair and Rebuilding quite a bit throughout this particular set of videos. I could not have had the confidence to take on this project if it wasn’t for the videos that Barry has provided to the rest of us here on YouTube. I cannot thank them enough.
The K&T Model 2HL Plain is alive again! Still lots to do before it’s making chips.
It’s Alive! The K&T 2 HL had 3 phase power now and starts right up!
Bridgeport Quill Housing Disassembly
Continuing the tear down of the head, by disassembling the quill housing and inspecting the spindle bearings.
Disassembling Gear Assemblies of a Variable Speed Bridgeport Head
Next evolution of the mill restoration is to disassemble the front and back gear assemblies of the variable speed head.
I was examining some of the parts of the Bridgeport mill.
I was examining some of the parts of the Bridgeport mill that I have already removed when I noticed this. 😭🤑
New Machine Day is the Best Day!
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.