CSEMARTIN Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 I bought a used Bridgeport Vertical Knee Mill today!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phudd Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 You are going to have some fun now Congrats on the cool new toy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Cheely Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 Sweet. Looks like a nice one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSEMARTIN Posted August 18, 2008 Author Share Posted August 18, 2008 Sweet. Looks like a nice one. Thanks Matt, I'm extremely happy!! Some of you guys know how long I've waited. I just can't put to words how excited I am!! Phudd, you're right, I am going to have a lot of fun with this baby. I have sure screwed up some things with a dremel tool. Just wait until I get this mill running.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DougCarden Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 Ah yes....My newest bestest friend.....sweet find.....I cant wait to see the finished products now......and I have some winter projects for you after you finish yours.....LOL Have fun, DougC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigsaxdog Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 it's a "J-Head", i think.....got the same one a couple of months ago, your's looks shinier(sp? that ain't right)not trying to one-up you either .......you're gonna have a great time with it..... just don't try to pick it up by yourself.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shooterready Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 Doc, Nice.... Just wish you still lived in MI. I would love to make some chips with you over a couple beers. Looks like I'm going to have to plan a vacation in Iowa soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMC Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 Very nice but now the REAL buying starts. You'll want/need power feed, DRO's, one-shot lube system for the ways, a set of collets, end mills of all sizes and styles, reamers, edge finders, dial indicators and holders, mill vise, parallels, slide holding fixture, etc. etc. etc.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSEMARTIN Posted August 19, 2008 Author Share Posted August 19, 2008 Very nice but now the REAL buying starts. You'll want/need power feed, DRO's, one-shot lube system for the ways, a set of collets, end mills of all sizes and styles, reamers, edge finders, dial indicators and holders, mill vise, parallels, slide holding fixture, etc. etc. etc.... Yeah.....but that stuff doesn't cost much does it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z40acp Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 (edited) Very nice looking mill. If it is 3 phase, how do you plan to power it up? Edited August 19, 2008 by z40acp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Cheely Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 Very nice but now the REAL buying starts. You'll want/need power feed, DRO's, one-shot lube system for the ways, a set of collets, end mills of all sizes and styles, reamers, edge finders, dial indicators and holders, mill vise, parallels, slide holding fixture, etc. etc. etc.... Yeah.....but that stuff doesn't cost much does it? You'll spend just as much on tooling as you did on the mill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregory_k Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 Very nice looking mill. If it is 3 phase, how do you plan to power it up? You can build or buy a 3 phase converter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynn jones Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 does your wife know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMC Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 Very nice looking mill. If it is 3 phase, how do you plan to power it up? I have a static converter on mine. The guy who made it says it will lower the power from the rated 3hp down to 2hp but that's more than enough for gun work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z40acp Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 Use an AC frequency drive. They have models that you can put in 220v single phase and get out 220v three phase. Plus you can vary the speed which with the belt drive head you can fill in the holes in the speeds. Automation Direct is one place to buy. You can get one for 5 amps for about $165 plus shipping. They also have 110v to 220v. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toolguy Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 Way to go! You'll be making your own guns from bar stock in no time! If you need any help, call or write. Best of Luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSEMARTIN Posted August 19, 2008 Author Share Posted August 19, 2008 Toolguy, z40acp, TMC, Gregory_k and Matt---Thanks for your help!! I appreciate the suggestions!! My biggest problem right now is going to be delivery. I've got to go and get it here first. Lynn, my wife does know. There was just no way to hide that from her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLM Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 How does one hide a mill? Throw a towel over it?? Nice piece you've got there. I'd love to have one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMC Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 I found a local tow guy with a flat bed tow truck and a fork lift. He pick the mill up by its head with a fork lift and strapped/chained the mill the it, drove/winched the forklift on to the flatbed tow truck, drove it to my house and reversed the process. I'd would have never though about doing it that way. The mill stayed attached to the fork lift until he set it down on the garage floor. If you do hire somebody with a fork lift make sure the mast isn't to tall to get into your garage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSEMARTIN Posted August 19, 2008 Author Share Posted August 19, 2008 How does one hide a mill? Throw a towel over it?? Nice piece you've got there. I'd love to have one. I thought about the, "oh yeah...that was there when we moved in" line, but my wife knows better. A tarp wouldn't last long. She'd get curious and go look under it. Actually, the mill is going in a friends shop. Hiding the actual machine would be no problem. I would have some explaining to do when the credit card bills started rolling in. At least I could enjoy my nuts for another month. I can hear it now, "Honey, what is a digital read out?" "What are all these reamers and end mills for?" "What is a Kurt Vise?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colbyjack Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 now thats funny right there. good find chris, and im sure after a few 12packs itll be spit shined right up. ill help ya unload it saturday. -chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSEMARTIN Posted August 19, 2008 Author Share Posted August 19, 2008 ill help ya unload it saturday. -chris I will definately need the help. I'll be buying the beer! Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aircooled6racer Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 Hello: Let see, power feed, collets, cutters, boring head, vise, rotary table, and a DRO. That should about do it You will enjoy your mill enough to buy a lathe etc. Get a owners manual for your mill so you can adjust everything. You may want to take it all apart and clean it as well. Thanks, Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colbyjack Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 lathe buddy has a lathe for sale really good shape hes asking $800, he got a divorce and no has to pay the lawyers... lol -chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benny hill Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 Don't forget the 5 gal bucket for all the s**t you will tear up learning to use it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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