How to use a Bridgeport and its features!

An overview of the Bridgeport and it's features.

[valuedhumanoid]

I did my apprenticeship under a German journeyman and he was hard with his apprentices. If he came up he would ask me how I came up with the feeds and speeds for that job. There was no guessing or estimating with him. He made sure you looked it up in the Bible, which was the Machinist Handbook. And when you finished the job you left the machine spotless regardless how you found it. You oiled and greased it before use and all the other minuta of proper shop etiquette. But his knowledge of how to properly use a Bridgeport was endless. Because of his strict approach it made me a better machinist today. And the Bridgeport is still my go to for any milling/drilling/tapping job. Liked and subbed

[dennishillman]

Thanks for the video. I used to rebuild and maintain these years ago. Watching this made me feel like I was seeing an old flame again. I do miss them. One of the most beautiful machines in the world.

[martynm.]

I've never used a milling machine before. I've started at a company that has one of these, and after having a go on it today, I'm educating myself. Thank you for uploading this.

[justinlongoria]

As a novice, I see you talk about amazing tools. Its nice to see this video "Take it back to the basics". It allows us newbies to have smart start.

[tubbers]

I took a 6 week machine shop class at Chabot Community College in Hayward, CA. in the 90's. I didn't know diddly about machine work, but once we started I loved the mill and lathe. Too late to make a career out of it, but I'll never forget the class. The teacher was also brilliant.

[SithLordmatthew]

I got 500-1000 hours on these back when I took machine tool in school but 35 years later with out using the skills I am totally lost so the vid is a nice refresher.

[odl]

Mine is identical to this. Purchased in Connecticut and now in my shop in northern Italy.

[elliothirst]

Don, Many thanks for all of the effort you and your colleagues put into all of these videos. This is one of your best. Adding the commentary later is a great idea. Your comments are clearer and better focussed.

[chowtownfoodreviews]

Please dont stop this I'm 30 years old been in the trade for 7-8 years and I love watching the videos and they have helped alot !!!

[MySRocks]

Excellent video! Thanks for sharing! I went to school to learn to use Bridgeports, lathes and their cnc cousins. Loved every minute! Unfortunately health issues prevented me from running them for a living. Really enjoyed your video though!

[chrisfournier]

1936! The silhouette of a Bridgeport is gorgeous. Using one is a treat. Thanks!

[mortezarahimi]

Hi mr Bailey
I have downloaded and watched almost all of your channels videos.
I have to say first of all your Voice is really good! I mean really good.
I have learned tons of things from your videos. I hope you doing good during pandemic.
I hope when i become old i become someone like you. Smart and healthy and helping the young people learn things! i am watching from Iran and i have to say i owe you sir for your trainings.

[bcbloc]

Good to see you guys back in the shop!

[BartolomeoPestalozzi]

Glad to see you again! Best regards from Italy 😃

[HighGear]

Made a good living mastering this equipment as a tool and die maker. I think a lot is lost on the newer machinists at just what these machines were capable of and accuracy that was able to be obtained with them to a skilled operator.
There are certain methods you learn to eek out incredible accuracy if you use them enough, not just cranking handles to get there.
I went on to CNC equipment but never stayed far from a bridgeport for certain tasks.

[pituger]

Great to see you guys. Thx for the video. Voice over was good choice.

[ActiveAtom]

Great to be here see you both Glen & Don and enjoy a bit of American history. We miss our regular fix of fantastic videos. Lance & Patrick.

[danfarris]

Truly the Swiss army knife of machines! I still use one almost every day and I don’t think that I could live without it. When the new guys ask me about it, I tell them that it is a WWII veteran and it helped win the war so treat it with the respect it deserves. Its a “early 40’s” step pulley machine. The second question they always ask is how do you make complex things without automation or prints? I reply that it was there in the block of steel or aluminum the whole time. I just had to remove the chips all around it. 😁😁😁😁😁. Shout out to the great teacher Mr Adkins who gave me the skills over 40 years ago.

[tomvitagliano]

I believe it was said that Bridgeport was said to have advertised “ the only machine that can make one of itself”. I used to work in Bridgeport CT.

[davej]

My very first day as a machinist, I used a Bridgeport exactly like this one. We used every feature it had, great little mill.