Tom,
I had the big box on the back full of transformers, but I wanted to put it close to a wall. A guy at work had the smaller box that I put the electronics in. I only kept the 2 spindle relays from the big box.
I have seen your web page before when I was looking for a mill. Great page for someone just getting started. Once I bought mine I started wondering how I would get it in the shop. I finally decided to remove a 4' section of wall. The guy I bought it from delivered it right to the shop floor.
I am not sure I would use the bridgeport for a router....maybe to make parts for a cnc router. Here is a link to the one I made for my dad:
http://www.cnczone.com/forums/diy-cn...d_one_dad.html
My Brridgeport has 18" in X, 12" in Y, and 5" in Z. A Larger DIY router project for engraving and lithophanes could be done for a reasonable amount.
I have plans for a 5 axis machine...but too many projects not enough time.
I used the small Bosch trim routers for mine.