Easy to move it on a wrecker (I did that once when I bought my old
Bridgeport).

Easy to solve the three phase problem in at least two ways, phase
converter and VFD.

If I did not have concrete floor, I would at least want 1.5 inches of
plywood with sthe assurance that it will not rot in the long run.

A regular Bridgeport weighs just one ton.

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On 2010-11-24, DanG wrote:
Phred, you might do some double checking. I seriously doubt that
you have 3 phase service at your house. This may make it a deal
breaker although there are some work arounds to simulate 3 phase.
It would be prohibitively expensive or even impossible to have it
run to your property.

I don't think typical shed joisting will be able to carry or even
allow you to move across to a position. The machine really wants
a concrete floor.

I've not seen your mill, but most are quite top heavy. I can't
envision getting it onto a tilt bed wrecker.

I hope some others will prove me wrong or have alternate ideas.