On Wed, 25 Aug 2010 13:55:42 -0700, "Bob La Londe"
wrote:

http://img710.imageshack.us/i/roundtower1.jpg/
http://img716.imageshack.us/i/roundtower2.jpg/

What's it worth? The table had zero movement that I could feel by just
grabbing it and trying to shift it in either direction. Even when I threw
my weight against it. There was about 1/4 turn of slop in the X axis hand
wheel, and almost 1/2 in the Y. Both moved the table very smoothly and
easily. Its got square acme screws on the table. The knee handle (I guess
that is what it is) was broken and would need to be replaced or a new one
fabricated. It looks like a pot metal handle and so it could probably not
be welded. Its pretty simple though. I could make one easily enough.

Sorry about the lousy picture quality. I didn't think about taking a good
camera when I went to go look at it. Just had my cell phone.



Chinese/Tawianese copy of the standard Bridgeport 1J.

The play can be adjusted out..usually.

$800-1500 here in California with some wear on it, and no DRO
Course..we have lots of actual Bridgeports for that price....

No powerfeeds either, they will set you back about $200..and you
actually only need one.

Tool holders? Vise?

Vise will set you back $50-120 for a used 6"
Tool holders will set you back about $100 if you shop wisely..or you
can buy......

http://cgi.ebay.com/13-PCS-R8-COLLET...-/230476503789

Cringe.....

or.....

http://cgi.ebay.com/R8-COLLETS-AND-R...-/400147560532


DRO..which may be a nice thing..if the mill is in good enough
condition....
http://cgi.ebay.com/3-AXIS-DRO-MILL-...-/230516446500

etc etc etc




Gunner


I am the Sword of my Family
and the Shield of my Nation.
If sent, I will crush everything you have built,
burn everything you love,
and kill every one of you.
(Hebrew quote)