Bridgeport Milling Machine Disassembly and Cleaning ASMR

[@borisk770]

The sounds of this video made me sleepy

[@RocanMotor]

I'm happy to provide you with a tranquil environment to rest in!

[@jakecallard]

So satisfying to watch!

[@RocanMotor]

Hey Jake!! Thanks for tuning in! BTW - if you're interested, I'd be happy to use some of your music in my videos!

[@gaugeblockjenga]

Absolute pleasure to watch! I'm looking forward to the next one!

[@RocanMotor]

Thanks for watching! The next video should be out in a couple weeks!

[@charlieott7469]

There’s no flaking left on the ways. Do you have any issues with getting the gib adjusted properly? I’m asking because I’m getting one that is similarly worn and am wondering if it’s worth an attempt at re-scraping and flaking.

[@RocanMotor]

Hi Charlie, Both gibs required some shimming as there is significant wear on the dovetails This machine is probably worth re-scraping, and severely needs it. However, time constraints at the moment had me re-assemble as is. Determining whether a machine is worth re-scraping is really up to the owner. In my case, I have found that with some patience you can find a machine with very little wear for a few thousand dollars- far less than the cost of paying a professional to scrape it. However, if it's a labor of love and you are confident in your scraping abilities, go for it! The other option is what you see here- get the play out of it, make sure its being lubricated properly, and accept that the machine will never be super accurate. A DRO or some gage blocks, some patience and a few tricks can get you into the sub 0.00X" position tolerance on even a very worn machine, if need be.

[@SPEEDY-FABSHACK]

Year, and model number of machine please

[@RocanMotor]

According to the serial number, this Bridgeport Textron Series 1 Step Pulley mill was manufactured in 1981. Thanks for watching!