Renovating the bridgeport j and 2j milling machine published in the usa by ilion industrial services, llc if you are in the market for a used bridgeport milling machine, these new books from ilion industrial services are a great opportunity to educate yourself on. Find great deals on ebay for bridgeport j head and milling machine head. Renovating the bridgeport series 1 j head milling machine. We offer everything from basic bridgeport head repairs to full head rebuilds. Do not copy this without permission from the author, tom. Feb 12, 2007 hi all, ive been putting this off for a while now, and it doesnt seem to be fixing itself sooooo, its time to rebuild my bport head j head, step pully. Disassemble and clean each component of the upper head, inspection for damage or excessive wear and informing you of problems we find that will be over and above the standard rebuild. Details on the alignment of the overall machine geometry as well as a. Bridgeport milling machine lubrication service pack blue. Any suggestions on where to send this head for a check up and rebuild.
I just got a quote from wells index to rebuild my bridgeport j head. Rebuild manual for 1hp bridgeport j head mill ebay. This emag inverted spindle vertical lathe, for instance, replaces a cnc lathe, a knee mill, and two manual machining operations. The following parts are replaced on every rebuild regardless of condition. We carry an extensive inventory of parts just for your bridgeport mill and most orders. Ilion industrial services is pleased to announce this brand new renovation manual which is written specifically for the bridgeport 2j variable speed mills. The age of the head is a rough guide by the serial number. Just started to remove the tape on the head finished removing the tape on the head my. Bridgeport factory literature available online some of the linked files are in yahoo groups. These are the best books available to rebuild or repair your bridgeport with. Sep 30, 20 just some pictures of a year long restore of a bridgeport step pulley milling machine. Bridgeport mill rebuild manuals for j head and 2j head.
Bridgeport rebui and customer s original prototrak cnc system refitted. If you are in the market for a used bridgeport milling machine, these new books from ilion industrial services are a great opportunity to educate yourself on all. Mobil oils are about the best in the business, and lubriplate certainly needs no introduction. The rebuild should take two to three days to complete once on the bench. If the tsot in the ram on your machine has a 6 diameter, these should. Bridgeport mill rebuild manuals for j head and 2j head buy. A range of different heads and head accessories has been available for the bridgeport since its introduction, allowing the customer to choose between heavyduty, fixedquill models and very highspeed sensitive units with either or both power down and up feeds and hand operation though wormandwheel finefeed or quickaction, sensitive drilling mechanisms. All part numbers and images were scanned from a bridgeport operators manual. If your maintenance department isnt familiar with the top housing assembly, lower housing assembly, and the quill housing assembly of the bridgeport head, repairs can become time consuming and costly. Find great deals on ebay for head bridgeport and milling machine head. A complete inspection guide to assist you in evaluating the condition of your mill or one you are considering purchasing. Home machinery info bridgeport tools bridgeport series 1 milling machine full manual this is the full manual from hardinge, who have taken over bridgeports parts, sales and service.
Once we have your head up on a bench we will disassemble and evaluate the head. Replacing the spindle bearings on a bridgeport head this kit containes everything you will need to complete a standard top half rebuild on your bridgeport series i j head step pulley. Loosen motor mounting bolts, slacken drive belt, disconnect wiring from junction box rather than at the motor switch if possible and remove motor from top of aluminum housing. Difference between bridgeport series 1 j head and series 1 2j. Bridgeport series 1 j head milling machine the home. Bridgeport mill rebuild manuals for j head and 2j head buy both and save. We repair, rebuild and retofit mills, lathes grinders, presses, shears, cnc. Renovating the bridgeport j and 2j milling machine published in the usa by ilion industrial services, llc if you are in the market for a used bridgeport milling machine, these new books from ilion industrial services are a great opportunity to educate yourself on all the different.
This book gave me a lot of information on how and what to shop for along with a step by step tear down and rebuild process. I purchased a old bridgeport milling machine in sept 2015. One of the venders listed supplies complete head rebuild kits and they also have a bunch of youtube videos. Bridgeport series i jhead rebuild manual by mike hoffman. Bridgeport j head step pulley disassembly and reassembly. Milling machine accessory right angle attachment r8 fits bridgeport.
A bridgeport mill old cylinder ram model under construction meanwhile, heres the patent with an m head and the little 32 inch table has to be moved from gold machinery, in pawtucket, rhode island, to the middle of massachusetts, a matter of a trifling 60 miles or so, and moved into a residential cellar which lacks any civilized access to ground level. Shop a large range of bridgeport bearing at msc industrial supply. Bridgeport mill head repairs is a vital and intricate part of every maintenance department. Can anyone point me in the direction of a website that has pics of a head rebuild. Bridgeport series 1 milling machine full manual blue chip.
A guide to renovating the bridgeport series 1 j head milling machine. New rebuild manuals available south bend, bridgeport. Disassembly of the quill housing on a bridgeport mill. The replacement head will bolt directly onto bridgeport and all taiwanese bridgeport clone rams we have seen. Bridgeport mill quill service and repair part 1 youtube. Bridgeport mill rebuild manuals for j head and 2j head buy both. I would highly recommend getting one of the renovating books this place sells. You can work this out and find that later m heads had sealed bearings. Whether you have a 42 or 48 table, chrome or cast iron ways, step pulley j head or variable speed bridgeport 2j head, we can rebuild andor service your. Bridgeport series 1 2j repair manual industrial control. Guys i am in need of some info on whowhere to send a j head bridgeport mill head for rebuild.
I think one or more bearing went kaput on the mill, it was a used mill when i bought it in 86. If you are planning on refurbishing your existing bridgeport series 1 j head mill step pulley model or if you are in the market for a good used bridgeport, then this new manual by ilion industrial services is a great place to start. A guide to renovating the bridgeport series 1 j head milling. This motor was from a j head i picked up for parts, my guess is it was probably from the 50s. The parts found in this video are only for the 112 hp motor, please do not use them if you have a 2 hp motor. Rebuilt bridgeport mills for sale bridgeport machine. A guide to renovating the bridgeport series 1 j head. In the works is a bridgeport repair and troubleshooting page, with how tos and other handy nice to have information. Home machinery info bridgeport tools bridgeport series 1 milling machine full manual this is the full manual from hardinge, who have taken over bridgeport s parts, sales and service. Bridgeport v2xt, explorer or eztrak series 2 motor, we have another one in atock. A guide to renovating the bridgeport series 1 j head milling machine published in the usa by ilion industrial services, llc.
Bridgeport mill head repairs bridgeport machine rebuilders. Whether you have a 42 or 48 table, chrome or cast iron ways, step pulley jhead or variable speed bridgeport 2j head, we can rebuild andor service your. Ive heard of the benchport but ive never seen photos anywhere online. That is a beautifull bridgeport i like the way it is on wheelsit moves around the shopthats unique. Bridgeport jhead series i mill rebuild the new england model. Bridgeport series 1 milling machine full manual blue. Bridgeport j head bearings and lubrication the home shop. The bearings in this motor are double row bearings on the shaft end this is a well built motor. As it would turn out, it was a really old bridgeport from 1954 with serial number 21195. This document was created during the rebuild of my personal 1963 bridgeport series i j head stepped pulley mill much of the information presented in this document is from my own personal experiences and all of the images that are located throughout the document were taken.
This kit contains all the grease and oil that will keep your bridgeport milling machine m head, j head, 2j, or 2j2 and e shaper head running smooth for years. Replacement and upgrade milling machine heads for bridgeport. I recorded some which actually said sealed bearings on the bridgeport data plate. If you are planning on refurbishing your bridgeport series 1 2j or 2j2 mill or if you are out in the market looking for a good used bridgeport, then this manual is a great place to start. Msc industrial supply is here to support all your metalworking and maintenance repair needs with over 1 million products in stock and ready to ship today. Earlier in the year i found a copy of a guide to renovating the bridgeport series 1 j head milling machine published by ilion industrial services. Generally one must be a member of a group to access the files sections, but it is easy to register for free membership. Published in the usa by ilion industrial services, llc. A guide to renovating the bridgeport 2j variable speed milling. Rebuild manual for bridgeport seris 1 j head mill ebay item 150414366866 end time mar1610. This book covers the step by step process involved in restoring and improving the accuracy of your bridgeport or other knee type mill. A guide to renovating the bridgeport series 1 j head milling machineby ilion industrial servicesif you are planning on refurbishing your bridgeport series 1 j head mill step pulley model or if you are in the market for a good used bridgeport, then this manual by ilion industrial services is a great.
Replacement heads for bridgeport, topwell, first, kent, supermax and most taiwan made bridgeport clones. Nov 24, 2011 that is a beautifull bridgeport i like the way it is on wheelsit moves around the shopthats unique. Looking at the photos should help anyone that wants to rebuild theres and make sense of how it goes together. If the tsot in the ram on your machine has a 6 diameter, these should fit. Rebuilt bridgeport mills for sale bridgeport machine rebuilders. A guide to renovating the bridgeport 2j variable speed. From time to time you will see me reference a book titled. Just email the following information to receive the tradein value. The entire head will be disassembled, cleaned and inspected. Definitely worth buying if you rebuild your machine. Highly recommened if your are considering owning a j head bridgeport. Available for 220160, 220360 or 460360 power supply and can be interfaced to most cnc controls for programmable spindle speeds. All bearings in head, spindle, and motor are replaced with mrc brand bearings bridgeport oem. Hi all, ive been putting this off for a while now, and it doesnt seem to be fixing itself sooooo, its time to rebuild my bport head j head, step pully.
I picked up a worn and complete bp j head for free and considered rebuilding it. This document was created during the rebuild of my personal 1963 bridgeport series i j head, stepped pulley mill. Disassembly of the bridgeport quill housing youtube. Bridgeport series 1 milling machine full manual you are here. Serial number, variable speed or step pulley, hp, table size, picture, grease or oil system. For approximately 5060% of a new bridgeport mill we also offer an opportunity to tradein your well used bridgeport mill with a purchase of a rebuilt bridgeport mill.
Bridgeport pancake motor teardown lots of pics the. Serial number, variable speed or step pulley, hp, table size, picture, grease or oil system, and any. The serial number is on the knee of the machine it can be obscured by the chip shield. If you are planning on refurbishing your existing bridgeport series 1 j head mill step pulley model or if you are in the market for a good used bridgeport, then. If you are unfamiliar with the bridgeport and are planning on rebuilding it, get this book. As they put it in a guide to renovating the bridgeport 2j variable speed milling machine. This manual is provided merely to provide information to authorized persons, and the. A guide to renovating the bridgeport series 1 j head milling machine, by ilion industrial services llc. They are originally produced works and they are not just copes of preexisting manuals floating around out there on the web. Bridgeport 2j upper head disassembly practical machinist. Much of the information presented in this document is from my own personal experiences, and all of the images that are located throughout the document were taken by me using a nikon coolpix 4300 and a nikon d70s. Ive been to martys site, but he doesnt take the guts out of his like i need to do. This kit containes everything you will need to complete a standard top half rebuild on your bridgeport series i j head step pulley.
A guide to renovating the bridgeport 2j variable speed milling machine. Bridgeport jhead milling machine restoration youtube. Note some pictures show the head partially painted, but it is the same machine. Bridgeport m head rebuild for the benchmaster mill pt.
I am in phoenix, there is not an abundance or machine rebuilders here. Bridgeport milling machine parts diagrams series ij and 2j. There is usually a week lead time from the head arriving to it going up on the bench. These are the machines that we currently have in stock. It includes parts lists and sectional drawings of the dovetail ram mill, and the j, m, e, t, and r heads. Bridgeport manuals series 1, j head series 1, 2j head bridgeport parts series 1, 1 12 and 2hp bridgeport 6f8f electronic power feeds varidrive rebuild kits vari drive repair kits series 2 4 hp servo products co. The people who have rebuilt piles of them are using sealed bearings, so the open bearings of the stack above, wouldnt be appropriate. In the last few days i built the bench that will eventually hold the benchmaster with the bridgeport m head. The build diary which contains detailed info on the processes, paint, etc can be viewed here. Reproduction of this manual, in whole or in part, without written permission of hardinge inc. Dec 30, 2012 rebuilding my 1974 bridgeport mill, removing the j head for teardown and rebuild. I wouldnt sweat it unless the noise is extremely loud and unusual. Tearing down a 112 hp motor for a bridgeport milling machine. A guide to renovating the bridgeport series 1 j head milling machineby ilion industrial servicesif you are planning on refurbishing your bridgeport series 1 j head mill step pulley model or if you are in the market for a good used bridgeport, then this manual by ilion industrial services is a great place to start.
Buy bridgeport series i j head rebuild manual by mike hoffman ebook online at lulu. I also bought a table powerfeed servo, oiler, tslot covers, oil, and new wipers. Difference between bridgeport series 1 j head and series 1 2j head machines fellows, after a fair amount of searching ive been unable to ascertain the difference between a series 1 j head and series 1 2j head machine. Servo power feeds servo precision drills servo precision drill parts variable freq drives servo vfd package servo vfd plus package. Order your customized rebuilt bridgeport mill today. If your maintenance department isnt familiar with the top housing assembly, lower housing assembly, and the quill housing assembly of the bridgeport head, repairs can become time.