Pm-25mv z-axis travel

[higgite]

I have never seen any setup as shown in the photo. I would be afraid that I would scratch my table if I used that.

1-2-3 blocks make handy risers to get work up off the table. Or scrap material.

Tom

 

[darkzero]

I have never seen any setup as shown in the photo. I would be afraid that I would scratch my table if I used that.

Commercial ones are not uncommon. Maybe in a hobby shop. They're used for large capacity work holding rather than the lower profile. They wouldn't scratch the table anymore than installing a more conventional vise.

 

[rwm]

What's up with this???
https://www.worldwidemachinetool.com/product/new-bridgeport-mill/
Who is making Bridgeport now? Did someone just buy the name? Are these as god as the original?
Robert

 

[shooter123456]

I am surprised that somebody hasn't come out with low profile milling vises (shipped with no swivel base!).

The modvise from SMW might be exactly what you are thinking of. It would be hard to get much lower profile than those.

 

[erikmannie]

What's up with this???
https://www.worldwidemachinetool.com/product/new-bridgeport-mill/
Who is making Bridgeport now? Did someone just buy the name? Are these as god as the original?
Robert

This is just one supplier of the new Bridgeports. You can definitely buy a new Bridgeport. I heard that the parts are manufactured in Italy.

Here is another:

Bridgeport Series I Milling Machine

Bridgeport Series I Milling Machine - The industry standard for metalworking precision and versatility. Elevate your machining capabilities with Bridgeport quality.

www.penntoolco.com

And another: https://www.sterlingmachinery.com/b...series-standard-vertical-milling-machine.html

Hardinge bought the rights to this and other Bridgeport products: https://www.hardinge.com/product-brand/bridgeport/

 

[erikmannie]

I don't mean to hijack the thread, but this is a fun read right here: https://www.hardinge.com/wp-content/uploads/KneeMill-Complete-Manual.pdf