Description
Number of Pages: 56
This is a reproduction, not a photocopy, of an original Bridgeport 2hp. Variable Speed Motor Series I Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual. This manual covers the full milling machine and both the J and 2J mill heads. It includes good information on installing and adjusting all of the major parts. It also covers proper lubrication instructions. It includes the parts for the 2hp Variable Speed Motor as well as operating instructions, installation instructions, and how to change the variable speed belt. The manual covers four other heads and attachments, which are listed in the contents below for this Bridgeport Mill.
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The manual above may help you operate and maintain your milling machine, but if you would like to learn more about how to set up and use your mill properly, I highly recommend you check out this book here: The Milling Machine for Home Machinists Book. It covers how to properly install, and check for alignment of the table and spindle illustrated in color photographs and diagrams. It goes into the basics of how to clamp down different shaped material. This information can even be useful for experienced mill operators. You’ll wish this was the manual that originally came with your mill with its no-nonsense approach. We also have a complete series of different machinist books on sharpening, gearmaking, metal lathes, and more here: Workshop Machinist Series |
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Contents
Machine Specifications.......................................2 Milling Head Specifications..................................3 Uncrating....................................................4 Shortages....................................................4 Cleaning.....................................................4 Lifting Machine..............................................5 Placing on Solid Foundation..................................6 Leveling Machine.............................................6 Handles......................................................6 Connecting Power Supply......................................6 Alignment of Head............................................8 Lubrication..................................................8 Adjustment of Table Gib.....................................10 Adjustment of Saddle and Knee Gibs..........................10 Clamping Table, Saddle and Knee.............................11 Removing Table..............................................12 Removing Saddle.............................................12 Mounting Vari-Drive Attachment to Ram Adapter...............14 Lubrication.................................................14 Operating Instructions......................................14 Spindle Brake...............................................16 High-Low Range Switch.......................................16 Hi-Neutral-Lo Lever.........................................16 Power Feed Transmission Engagement Crank....................17 Quill Feed Selector.........................................17 Feed Reversing Knob.........................................17 Manual Feed.................................................17 Feed Control Lever..........................................18 Quill Feed Handle...........................................18 Quill Stop..................................................18 Micrometer Adjusting Nut....................................18 Position of Ram.............................................19 Operating Instructions......................................19 Removing Motor..............................................20 Changing Vari-Drive Belt....................................22 Changing Timing Belt........................................23 General Speed Recommendations...............................24 Parts Identification........................................25 Basic Machine...............................................26 Leadscrew Assembly..........................................28 J Head Top Housing..........................................30 J Head......................................................32 2J Head Top Housing.........................................36 2J Head Back Gear...........................................38 M Head......................................................40 Shaping Attachment..........................................42 6F Longitudinal Power Feed Assembly.........................44 Metric Conversion Kits......................................48
Overview:
I have collected this information for many years and have found the information they contain to be priceless in using and setting up the machines properly. I believe this manual will be a valuable resource of knowledge that will provide a lot of helpful information that is often hard to find. My manuals are not photocopies. I maintain a high standard of quality in my reproductions. Most of the manuals I reproduce look better than their originals. I have professionally digitally edited every page, and removed stains, wrinkles and handwriting. All of the manuals are printed on thick white paper to withstand shop wear and tear. This manual is clearer and easier to read than a .pdf download.
