I have been offered a used Bridgeport Mill, and I need to know what to look for before accepting it. I will be going to look at it on Saturday. This is what I know so far, the information may be incorrect, but this is what I’m told.
The mill was made in the 1940s maybe 1950s.
The current owners husband (a tool and die maker Retired) bought it and
rebuilt it. (knowing this family sparred no expense (this is a guess)) used
It for a very brief time probably less than a year when he died
The machine has been sitting for about 20 years. I’ve been told there is no rust
I get the mill and every thing that goes with it. (don’t know what that means maybe vises endmills ect.)
The machine is free to me the only cost will be moving it.
so the questions:
what do I need to look for and at?
Is there any tests that should be done?
Does anyone know a good machinery mover in So. California?
Keep in mind I do want to convert to cnc.
I have a Taig and a Rong Fu but nothing of this size
I’ll take my camera and post some pictures when I look at it.
Thanks for your help
Brad Stilley