Looking for rebuilt Bridgeport

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PT Doc

Cast Iron

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Dec 27, 2011

Location

Denver

• Nov 11, 2017

• #1

I have searched on "Bridgeport" and it comes up with posts from 2008. Links to suppliers of rebuilt Bridgeports were not valid.

I continue to try searching but is there a choice rebuilder of Bridgeport mills that you can vouch for?

There is a rebuilder on eBay that seems to completed many per month but I'd like to get some actual recommendations and opinions.

Thank you for the help.

 

TDegenhart

Diamond

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Mar 26, 2011

Location

Geneva Illinois USA

• Nov 11, 2017

• #2

H&W Machine, Fort Wayne, Indiana is your go to. Recommend them highly.

H&W Machine Repair & Rebuilding - Parts and Service for the Metalworking Industry
Tom

 

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PT Doc

Cast Iron

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Dec 27, 2011

Location

Denver

• Nov 12, 2017

• #3

IN older posts, member sidecar was recommended many times and highly at that. Website for him that I found is not valid. Is he out of the bp rebuilding game?

Any other highly regarded, quality rebuilders out there?

 

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specfab

Titanium

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May 28, 2005

Location

AZ

• Nov 12, 2017

• #4

I think you are referring to John Fahnestock, aka sidecar580, as I recall. I haven't seen posts from him lately, and I recall some mention of his impending retirement a few years back. The company name MAY have been J&L Scraping, or close to that.

In addition to H&W, there are many other firms that do machinery repair and reconditioning, some in Calif. may be closer to you.

 

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PT Doc

Cast Iron

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Dec 27, 2011

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Denver

• Nov 12, 2017

• #5

Thanks spec fab. I assume there are many rebuilders but having referrals means a lot to me. Spending thousands on a mill that I'm told was rebuilt well by the rebuilder doesn't carry as much weight as the same from a rebuilder that has a great reputation. Sidecar seemed to have a strong following on this site and that means a lot.

If anyone else has other names I would appreciate it.

 

Bobw

Diamond

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Feb 8, 2005

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Hatch, NM Chile capital of the WORLD

• Nov 12, 2017

• #6

PT Doc said:

Thanks spec fab. I assume there are many rebuilders but having referrals means a lot to me. Spending thousands on a mill that I'm told was rebuilt well by the rebuilder doesn't carry as much weight as the same from a rebuilder that has a great reputation. Sidecar seemed to have a strong following on this site and that means a lot.

If anyone else has other names I would appreciate it.

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Dumb question.. Why a "Bridgeport".... From that H&W website, they also sell new Sharps for the same
price as a "refurb" Bridgeport..

If the reason is that you want American Iron.. Get a Wells Index.. Its still an American company,
and still supported..

 

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3t3d

Diamond

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Nov 1, 2004

Location

WI

• Nov 13, 2017

• #7

A & D Machine Tool Rebuilding, Inc. | Machine Tool Rebuilders, Way Machining and Hand Scraping, Turcite and Rulon Application

 

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Frederick Harvie

Stainless

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Jan 7, 2004

Location

Halifax Nova Scotia

• Nov 13, 2017

• #8

Try Machine builders of New England I have had a few dealings with them and they know what they are doing. They are ex employees of the old Bridgeport factory

 

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J.L.M.

Aluminum

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Sep 21, 2017

Location

Montpelier indiana

• Nov 13, 2017

• #9

Jon at machinetoolsrebuilt.com. He is in ILL