Help me identify this birmingham mill

[Dave01]

Hey all! Found this mill for sale, looks in decent condition but may have been restored/ repainted.

- The owner is unsure what model it is. All that's left is a serial number. Can anyone identify this model?

- The X axis power feed was removed and put on another machine. Are these universal power feed kits from Amazon pretty easy to install? And would it need a special drive gear? Or is there a Birmingham kit?

- anything to look out for that is known issues with these models?

 

[matthewsx]

Looks like a standard Bridgeport clone. Probably Taiwan built. If it’s in good condition and the price is right I’d say go for it.

John

 

[Martin W]

Nice mill!
H&W would have a power feed
Martin

 

[markba633csi]

Run the head at several speeds and listen for bad noises- those vari-speed heads can be involved to rebuild
If it was a Bridgeport I would be less concerned since parts are available but Bridgeport parts may not fit a clone

 

[FOMOGO]

The Chinese power feeds should work just fine. Mike

 

[Dave01]

Thanks for all the feedback guys!

 

[twhite]

That looks just like the Chevalier at my last job. It ran great and still could get parts. Yours may cross over for parts.


Cutting oil is my blood.

 

[Dave01]

Is this oil leak something to be concerned about or is it normal and easy seal to replace without needing to disassemble the spindle

 

[matthewsx]

I would be more concerned if there wasn't any oil.

John