Bridgeport 8F Power Feed Wanted

no1boatguy · Aug 6, 2018

Hello everyone

I have a Bridgeport mill that does not have power feed. It is a 1980 model so would like to acquire a power feed unit for it from that time range. A model 6f may be fine as well. If anyone has one available please let me know

Thanks

James H Clark · Aug 6, 2018

No1boatguy: Are you intentionally wanting a Bridgeport model power feed or are you just wanting to get a power feed on the machine? If the latter, you would be better served by installing a Servo 150 model. They are smaller, lighter and more dependable. The Bridgeport model were big and heavy and had problems.

JH

JohnEvans · Aug 6, 2018

Not to mention that they used a different lead screw.Right end was different from manual one.

HWElecRepair · Aug 7, 2018

We fix the BP power feeds, and they are beasts. Expensive to fix.

@johnevans also brings up a good point, you will need a replacement leadscrew.

Jon
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Abeship · Aug 9, 2018

This is on my local craigslist, but boy is it $$$

Bridgeport Model 8F X Axis Power Feed - tools - by owner - sale

ken moss · Aug 9, 2018

There has been one on Portland Or C/L Dan Lewis has it

HWElecRepair · Aug 10, 2018

Psh that is pretty cheap. A new motor is $700, a new circuit board is $240, main gear is like $200.

If you can get a used one for that, that is not that bad at all.

Jon
H&W Machine Repair

PWP · Aug 10, 2018

The one shown is most likely a 6F. Below is a link to a nice used 8F I have listed. Also, I have drawings to modify your 42" table screw.

Bridgeport Model 8F Table Feed | eBay

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