I just picked up this Series 1 Bridgeport with working BOSS 6 controls. Plans are to remove the old controls and controllers and replace with Geckos. For now I'll keep the Sigma steppers,brake and speed control. It came from a shop in Phoenix and was in service until the day before I picked it up. Originally came from Intel, cutting plastic. It even has the original blue print electrical drawings (sheets 1-6); Now I only need the maintenance manual.
This machine has an original mist system. It's currently non-functional. Is it worth going through? Has anyone ever seen one working?
I plan on this being a more modular retro with off the shelf components. More money than time now days.
I parked it in the middle of my shop to give me incentive to get it done and moved out of the way!
DQ