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so ur saying its not "varable speed spindle"

is this not a bad thing?

sorry I don't know much from milling machines.

so far my lathe is my best friends hoping this will be my next

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There are 4 speeds selectable by moving the drive belt. To get the additional 4 speeds, you switch internal gearing in the head to get the 8 speeds listed. Of course, these speeds may not be the same with the new motor, which may not be the same operating speed as the original. I missed the power feed attachment. Would be nice if it were working, but not a show stopper either way.

Trees

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Originally Posted by Notlad1

I bought 5 Bridgepots new back in 1978 (10,000 dol. w/ basic tooling and 2 axis DRO) when I was starting up a new shop. I have since sold and retired and even though I replaced all the Bridgeports with CNC equipment , I kept all of them. I could possibly get a manual if you buy it. That is an older machine as it is not varable speed spindle. One of the best manual mills in the business. The mill can be set up w/ dro,dividing head, rotary table and horizontal cutting. A great machine that most rodders would love to own.

Weight- 2000 lb
Foot Pad- 3 ft x 5 ft
Height- 6 1/2 ft.

Don

3x5 just the base? huge eh

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ok since I am a total dummie with milling machines I ask u to help me understand what to buy to allow me to use this

first thing is I dont understand if u look at the machine I want to buy is that the r8 collet?


forexample this kit
how does this

fit into this



I know the endmills go last but how does it secure to the bridgeport etc?