BP milling machine RESTORATION - Part 1: Noise fixed

This 1977, series1 - 2J Head BRIDGEPORT mill came to me with some problems that i thought i can handle it. I'll finish it completetly in 2 videos.
Hope you enjoy it and thanks so much for watching!

[jeffreyplum]

You first built a gantry crane, then began fixing a very heavy machine. There is a reason sealed bearing are used. They seal in lubrication and seal out junk. As lway, you improve what you fix. You tackle jobs which would challenge machinists twice your age, with far more resources. It always a pleasure seeing you restore things others would not touch.

[EnglishTurbines]

A joy to watch it come back to life....The driving dog skim and file up, Kudos for doing that ball aching bit....I worked a Bridgeport for a year or two after I Left the Ordnance Factory where I did my Apprenticeship...Worked a Mill for 15 years making a living, ended up designing Laser Cutting machines, retired now....I just have a small Myford Lathe at home to play on now.

[Jer_Schmidt]

This gets me really excited to restore a Bridgeport. I've wanted to for years!

[christian]

I like that. "At least I will learn something." Great outlook. 

I can't even imagine being that brave to tear apart such a complex machine and have the confidence to put it all back together again. Congrats on the BEAUTIFUL machine. And thank you very much for uploading. It was super entertaining!

[geograph]

An excellent video, so good to fast forward the tedious bits and get straight to the point. I have a 48 inch Ostmac that seems identical in almost everything you presented here and it is a bit chattery when fly cutting and your vid has pinpointed the source for me and given me the confidence to do a rebuild as you have so very well done here, I really did enjoy watching you do this and I do like watching clean work, to me it shows the respect a man has for the craftsmanship of others, especially a Bridgeport

[davidrichards]

Nothing wrong with being a thinking true machinist and mechanic. Guys that can do that are in short supply around the world. Great job....Dave

[stalthyone]

Excellent work Cà Lem! Quick thought, you should run some black enamel paint on the laser engraving to make it easier to read, plus it would make it look that much better.

[matteo]

I appreciate so much yours videos... I don't want to imagine how time you had spent on yours projects. I start buying a milling in this period and this video is a starting point for me. Incredible work💪.

[richardcurtis]

Refitting those engagement dogs was a work of art.

[BrianNavalinsky]

It's always amazing what a little patience and a file can do. Great job.

[joycethomas]

Very nice work. The variable speed Bridgeport’s are notorious for being noisy and vibrating. I have a generic variable speed in the garage. It’s not very smooth. All the old timers here in the Midwest ( Ohio, Pa, NY, Mich) like the step pulley heads, especially the mills with the flat “pancake” motors. They are easier to move in to low ceiling garages. Keep up the nice work, you do professional rebuilds !

[waiakalulu]

It's nice to see the pride taken and the excellent workmanship. Bravo to a job well done. I was especially impressed with the hand filing. That's detailed work and the results were mind blowing.

[kennethgilbertdds]

Thank you Ca Lem for posting your work. I hope you're doing well and staying busy these days.

[neilmchardy]

Fantastic work, but for crying out loud don’t stick your finger into a thing you are parting off!! One nano second and you have no finger, or worse.

[bigblock]

very interesting video, im in the process of restoring a taiwanese copy of a bridgeport which is larger and heavier and this has been very challenging but seeing your video has inspired me to continue, 7 months so far and getting close to the end, good luck and look forward to the next part of your restoration

[codprawn]

A brilliant job - you are a true craftsman. I am having a Bridgeport delivered on Monday - no idea what it will be like. I bought it cheap. It looks good but no idea of wear. I don't know if I could ever find the time to do a full restoration but I would love to do it. Your videos are a great help. Thank You!

[joecnc]

Nice Work CaLem..you're building up a nice shop

[metalillness]

Well done Sir! There are a lot of unique challenges going through those heads and I commend you for the solutions you created and the diligence to complete the project.

[DadPI]

Very impressive :) I'm currently rebuilding an old rf-30 that hasn't seen any love for over 20 years

[pacowang]

Excellent craftsmanship! Can't wait to see the work you do with that