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Overview:
I have been working to
purchase some basic tools to allow me to perform basic
metalworking. One of the tools I have acquired is an Old
Bridgeport Round Ram mill and one of the biggest challenges I
faced after I bought the mill was finding a good source for
information about the mill, it's operation, and the various
parts and attachments for it. In my search for information I
was able to obtain the following documents that I have
compiled into a single CD that I am offering to sell to others
that may also need this information. The CD is Windows
compatible and contains files prepared in PDF format along
with a number of photos in JPEG, BMP, and GIF format which
should be easily viewable with no special software required.
Bridgeport “Round Ram” Turret Milling Machine Manual
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This PDF file contains
26-pages with information that is specific to the Round
Ram Bridgeport Mill. This is not the complete manual as
I got these pages from another Bridgeport owner that was
kind enough to share. Following is a list of other info
contained in this Manual:
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Brief
Overview & History
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Specifications (Dimensions, Ranges, Weights)
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Information on various levers, handles, and stops
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Lubrication information
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Squaring,
Angular settings, and overarm movement
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General
Speed Recommendations (Material and cutter size at
various feed rates)
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Parts
Diagram with Parts list for Round Ram Mill
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Several
Parts Diagram with Parts list for Master Milling
Attachment (M-Head)
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Parts
list and Diagram for Bridgeport #1 Milling machine Vise
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Old Parts
list with prices
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Quick Change Tooling and Accessories for J Head and 2J
Variable Speed Head; Code 11040077 (Formerly M-122)
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This is a 39 page PDF copy of an
original 1981 Bridgeport manual that provides listings of
recommended tooling packages for both Standard Bridgeport
Milling Machines with J and 2J Variable Speed heads as
well recommended tooling packages for a Series 1 N/C
Machine. This catalog includes parts numbers,
diagrams and dimensions for the following parts:
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Quick Change Spindles |
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#30 Quick Change Holder |
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Collet Information |
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Tool Holders |
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Pullout and non-pullout end mill collets |
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Boring Head and Boring Bars and cutters |
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#30 M.M.T adapters for just about everything (R8, MT1,
MT2, MT3 Jacobs taper etc) |
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Tension type TAP holders |
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TAP collets |
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1966 Bridgeport Operators Manual
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This PDF file contains
40-pages of material about the Series 1 Mills. This
is the complete manual and it contains the following information:
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Dimensional Drawing and
Floor Plan |
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Long and Cross Feed
Assembly |
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Uncrating, Cleaning,
Placing on solid foundation, Leveling Machine |
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Mounting Head on
Overarm Adapter |
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Handles, Inspection, Alignment of Head |
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Lubrication (with
drawings) |
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Adjustment of Table Gib,
Saddle and Knee Gibs |
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Removing Table and
Saddle |
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Clamping Table, Saddle
and Knee |
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Removing Table and
Saddle |
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Power Feed Attachment
plus Instructions for installing it |
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Installation and Use of
Measuring Attachments |
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Descriptive Photograph
of "J" Head |
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Mounting Motor,
Adjusting Belts, and Operating instructions for J-Head |
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General Speed
requirements with charts |
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Parts Diagrams and
lists for J-head, BR Turrent Milling Machine, Power Feed
Attachment, M-Head, Shaping Attachment, Cherrying Head,
R-Head, and C-Head |
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Optical Measuring
system plus parts drawings and lists. |
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Bridgeport Attachments Catalog #30
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This
is a 19-page PDF copy of a 1950s – 1960s Bridgeport
attachments catalog. This catalog includes the following:
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Basic
Features of Bridgeport Mills and Attachments
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Overview,
specifications, and drawings for:1 HP
Milling, drilling and Boring J Head, “Master”
Milling, drilling and Boring M-Head, R-Head and
C-Heads, Vertical
Shaping Attachment E-Head, and Cherrying
Attachment T-Head (with considerable detail on how to
setup and use these).
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Mounting
adapters
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Collet
descriptions with drawings and specifications and info on
which head uses which collet.
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Recommended
Speed Chart for various diameter end mills in various
materials. |
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Bridgeport M-105H Bridgeport Series I Milling Machine
Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual
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This is the complete
51-page M105H manual that was scanned and converted to PDF
file. The manual has many diagrams and covers the
following topics:
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Machine and milling
head specifications |
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Uncrating, Cleaning,
Lifting, Placing, Leveling Machine |
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Handles, Connecting
Power, Head Alignment, Lubrication |
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Adjustment of
Table, Saddle, and Knee Gibs |
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Removing
Table and Saddle |
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Mounting Vari-Drive
Attachment to Ram Adapter, Operating Instructions |
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Spindle
Brake, High-Low Speed Switch, Hi-Neutral-Lo Speed lever |
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Power Feed,
Quill Feed and stop, Feed Reversing, Manual Feed |
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Position of
Ram, Operating instructions, removing motor, changing
Vari-Drive Belts |
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General Speed
Recommendations |
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Parts
Identification for Basic Machine, Leadscrew assembly, J
Head, 2J Head, M-Head, Shaping Attachment, 6F
Longitudinal Power Feed Assembly. |
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Bridgeport M-105 Bridgeport Series I Milling Machine
Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual
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Note: There are two
versions of this manual on the CD. This is an older
version of this manual and it contains essentially the
same material as the newer M-105H version above but id did
have a few differences so I have provided this older
version of the manual on the CD as well. Also note this
is an assortment of pages from the manual and not the
complete manual (above manual is complete) but at one
point I was happy to even have these pages! |
US Patent Number 2275291: Original Bridgeport Mill
Machine Tool Operating at Universal Angles in Overall
Locations
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The original
Bridgeport Round-Ram Turret Mill Patent is included on the
CD. The Patent is 10-pages in a PDF format and includes a
great description of the mill with diagrams and figures
that provide insight on how the round ram mills are built
and designed to work. |
And More...
The CD also has a folder that
contains photos of various Bridgeport Mills and accessories
that I have compiled for myself to refer to while working on
and with my own Bridgeport. I figure that if I have found
them useful, you may find them useful too!
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Anybody want to trade?
Like I said above, I have been buying and searching for
information about the Bridgeport Mills from any source
where I can get it. If you are interested in the materials I
have and you have something that I am missing in regards to the
Bridgeport Mill please E-mail me and I will trade you for what you have
as I am doing this to learn more about the tools I have!
Revision History
Note, I can not try to list additional photos and
other materials that were added to the CD as I am always looking for
useful photos to add to the CD. Following is a revision
history as it applies to manuals and catalogs that are added to the
CD but there will be additional upgrades!
V.1.0.A:
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Bridgeport “Round Ram” Turret Milling Machine Manual
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1966 Bridgeport Operators Manual
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Bridgeport Attachments Catalog #30
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Bridgeport M-105H Bridgeport Series I Milling Machine;
Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual
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Bridgeport M-105 Bridgeport Series I Milling Machine;
Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual
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US Patent Number 2275291: Original Bridgeport Mill
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Machine Tool Operating at Universal Angles in Overall
Locations
V.1.1.A: Everything in Rev. V.1.0.A
plus:
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Quick Change Tooling and Accessories for J
Head and 2J Variable Speed Head; Code 11040077 (Formerly
M-122)
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