browniesharp
Aluminum
- Joined
- Aug 23, 2004
- Location
- Somerville, NJ
I am now looking into having my step pulley Bridgeport mill put back in better condition - “rebuilding or remanufacturing”. This would mean replacing the bearings, grinding/scrapping the table, knee, column, etc and new screws. I live in New Jersey and wonder if there are machinery rebuilders in the state which would do a competent job on my Bridgeport. If none are within New Jersey, I am willing to ship the machine to the Midwest for a recommended rebuilder.
So far a google search of this forum has revealed just two names. From several years ago, one had mixed reviews and the other had gone out of business. I have seen several web videos from “rebuilders” and shuttered at their heavy handed procedures.
Are there organizations that still do this service? Afterward I’ll replace the motor VFD setup.
I am considering this "rebuild" since my present machine (36" table) just fits into the space in my crowded shop. The common 42" table will not allow me to close the door to the shop or walk around the machine. Are there any quality machines that are similar in robustness to this Bridgeport and currently in production? If so I would consider the purchase of one.
So far a google search of this forum has revealed just two names. From several years ago, one had mixed reviews and the other had gone out of business. I have seen several web videos from “rebuilders” and shuttered at their heavy handed procedures.
Are there organizations that still do this service? Afterward I’ll replace the motor VFD setup.
I am considering this "rebuild" since my present machine (36" table) just fits into the space in my crowded shop. The common 42" table will not allow me to close the door to the shop or walk around the machine. Are there any quality machines that are similar in robustness to this Bridgeport and currently in production? If so I would consider the purchase of one.
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