Originally Posted by
Sparky_NY
I am just finishing up a retrofit on a bridgeport V2E3. This is my second retrofit, also for a home/garage shop.
First, I hope you are aware the series II bridgeport machine is a big hunk of iron! In a home shop, space is usually limited and the series I machines take up a lot less room. Go online and look at the dimensions of that series II cnc, especially the height. Also be sure to check the weight, the V2E3 I just got was 3000lbs and is a toy compared to a series II. I took the easy way out and had a rigger bring it home for me for $275.
As for the price, it all depends on the condition. Also, if they have the tooling to go with the machine. People do find these very cheap or even free but it takes time, networking and patience. For $1500 that is a lot if machine if its in nice shape. I paid nearly $1000 just for the ballscrew kit for my series I manual conversion and then nearly anothe $1000 for toolholders. Just another way to look at it.