Do they make a Bridgeport repair book

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So, got what I hope was too good of a deal to pass up. 2 Bridgeport with I believe the 2j heads. They look pretty similiar. The guy who turned me onto them says with my skills I ought to be able to make one out of two or add some cash and have one to sell. 1st step is unloading but I wonder if there is a good renovation type book someone wrote? Got a link?20190807_155956-2268x3024.jpg20190807_155934-2268x3024.jpg20190807_155915-2268x3024.jpg
 
I guess I need to find my forklift...its in the backroom buried under stuff, haven't needed it in a year or two;)
 
Nice find! :encourage: At least they look pretty clean, may mean they were well maintained.

Don't know of any ''How to Fix Your Bridgeport'' books.
 
Where these by chance for sale on the Detroit area craigslist for something like $800 or something like that?
 
Here's the one you want for the vari-speed head:

A Guide to Renovating the Bridgeport "2J" Variable Speed Milling Machine: ILION Industrial Services LLC: 9781482367911: Amazon.com: Books

A Guide to Renovating the Bridgeport 2J Variable Speed Milling Machine [ILION Industrial Services LLC] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. A Guide to Renovating the Bridgeport 2J Variable Speed Milling Machine
www.amazon.com

The one posted above by ttabbal is for the step pulley head.

I purchased the 2J book when I got my Bridgeport and it was a nice help.

Ted
 
Also, see the H&W videos. They are fantastic!

www.youtube.com

H&W Machine Repair and Rebuilding

Since 1982 H&W Machine Repair & Rebuilding has been providing machinery sales, repairs, rebuilds and parts for the metalworking industry. On this page you wi...
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I also suggest them for a source for replacement parts. They accept calls and answer questions if you get stuck as well. Great place!

Ted
 
Hi Jake,

You're not too far from me. If I were you I would try to get both working, there are plenty of Bridgeport parts out there and what we need as hobby machinists often isn't the same as production shops need. Drop me a line if you want a hand with anything.

John
 
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