Hello all. Very new to machining. Originally trying to beef up my 50 yr old drill press, got a bridgeport j head(head only) and i planned to make a base/mount. For x/y i have large setco slides, both 12” travel, each weigh around 230#, and also their setco right angle(170#), so all 3 together make a pretty substantial base. Instead of making a turret style setup, wondering what considerations would be involved in mounting the head to the angle plate(its 24” vertical), using the slides to move the head, and use a stationary table, like the Deckler. Of course i would be limited in travel to 12x12 in xy, and minimal in Z..
Question: will the j head handle this setup? other thoughts/comments welcome
(i dont have the space or $ for a bport mill, and have the setco stuff thought i would try to use)
Question: will the j head handle this setup? other thoughts/comments welcome
(i dont have the space or $ for a bport mill, and have the setco stuff thought i would try to use)