Just traded my Tom Senior mill in on a 1989 Bridgeport series 1, 2J2 Vari Speed mill. As I had to get it into the back garden I had to completely disassemble it to enable its relocation. Also a very good opportunity to rebuild it and learn the mill from the ground up so to speak!
It was in reasonable condition other than the table, it is scared up more than I would like (9 X48). Replaced the drive belt, timing belt was OK, replaced the shive plastic bushings and keys. The only bad bearing was the knee support double row angular contact bearing so replaced it. The gib for the saddle is warn so will replace that once I've got it running as it's easy to do. The motor is 1-1/2 HP, 415volt 3 phase so switching over to a VFD 240 volt as I've done on my lathe. Re painted in an older Bridgeport green-grey colour rather than the later grey.
My question is what locates the quill skirt in position? It just seems to float around. I can see two tabs on one end but not sure how it is held in position. Any help with this would be appreciated.
Will post a picture or two once it's up and running.
Thanking you all in advance for your suggestions that may help me out.
It was in reasonable condition other than the table, it is scared up more than I would like (9 X48). Replaced the drive belt, timing belt was OK, replaced the shive plastic bushings and keys. The only bad bearing was the knee support double row angular contact bearing so replaced it. The gib for the saddle is warn so will replace that once I've got it running as it's easy to do. The motor is 1-1/2 HP, 415volt 3 phase so switching over to a VFD 240 volt as I've done on my lathe. Re painted in an older Bridgeport green-grey colour rather than the later grey.
My question is what locates the quill skirt in position? It just seems to float around. I can see two tabs on one end but not sure how it is held in position. Any help with this would be appreciated.
Will post a picture or two once it's up and running.
Thanking you all in advance for your suggestions that may help me out.