Drilling & Tapping A Bridgeport Mill

[AxeMaker]

Hello,

Most of the pictures I have seen, as well as my own BP have the way oiler mounted below the table on the knee. Has anyone mounted an oiler in a different location i.e... a higher location?

I have a really bad back after three surgeries and anything I can do to reduce the number of times I have to bend over in any way is preferable.

Also, are there any special things to look out for when drilling/tapping a BP?

 

[wawoodman]

Also, are there any special things to look out for when drilling/tapping a BP?

I've never had a problem drilling or tapping into my Rockwell. It's just cast iron.

 

[talvare]

My oiler is mounted on the left side (facing the mill) of the column about 42" above the floor. Shouldn't be any problem drilling and tapping in this area.

Ted

 

[AxeMaker]

Okay I just wanted to make sure.