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|contact=Danger Committee, Area Host (Dean Anderson)
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|where=Cold Metals
 
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|certification=yes  
 
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== Description ==
 
== Description ==
 
A recent model Knee Mill made by the Bridgeport company. This is the gold-standard small shop manual milling machine in the US. Most other mills of the same size are direct copies of the bridgeport design. This particular machine is a Series I, J-head with a mechanical variable speed drive. The machine has a power quill feed built into the head, in addition to the additional equipment listed below. This machine is capable of facing, surfacing, drilling and slotting in materials ranging from plastics to mild steel. Harder metals may be cut if special cutters and coolant are available. This machine is not equipped with CNC controls, consequently curved paths are limited to circular arcs. These can be cut on pieces that can be mounted on the 8" rotary table or approximated to a desired precision using the simple or smooth arc functions of the DRO.
 
A recent model Knee Mill made by the Bridgeport company. This is the gold-standard small shop manual milling machine in the US. Most other mills of the same size are direct copies of the bridgeport design. This particular machine is a Series I, J-head with a mechanical variable speed drive. The machine has a power quill feed built into the head, in addition to the additional equipment listed below. This machine is capable of facing, surfacing, drilling and slotting in materials ranging from plastics to mild steel. Harder metals may be cut if special cutters and coolant are available. This machine is not equipped with CNC controls, consequently curved paths are limited to circular arcs. These can be cut on pieces that can be mounted on the 8" rotary table or approximated to a desired precision using the simple or smooth arc functions of the DRO.
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== Authorization ==
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=== This tool requires authorization for use ===
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Authorization on this tool requires previous [[Tier 1 Cold Metals Authorization]]. Seek out the volunteer authorizers on the Groups or in person.
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The Bridgeport authorization is in two parts: once you have the prerequisite authorization, you need to complete the [https://canvas.pumpingstationone.org/courses/70 Canvas course]; then, contact an authorizer to schedule the in-person portion of the authorization, where you will complete the auth project.
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=== Authorizers ===
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*Wally Fugiel
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** email:
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** slack handle:
  
 
== Personal Tooling and Learning Resources ==
 
== Personal Tooling and Learning Resources ==
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! Cost
 
! Cost
 
|-
 
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|Cutting bits
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|End Mills
 
|A set of sharp cutters you don't have to share
 
|A set of sharp cutters you don't have to share
 
|can be purchased from McMaster, Enco or Shars
 
|can be purchased from McMaster, Enco or Shars
 
|~$50 and up
 
|~$50 and up
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|-
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|Caliper
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|Measurement device accurate to approximately .001".  A 6" digital Mitutoyo would be a fine choice for about $100. Beware of counterfeits.
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|Amazon, or any industrial supplier
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|$30 and up
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|Tool Holder
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|Something to bring your tools with you and keep them safe.
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|A member made example can be found [http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1982845 here]
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|Free/3D printed
 
|}
 
|}
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=== Purchasing Cutters ===
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* [https://www.mcmaster.com/#end-mills/ McMaster Carr]
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* [https://www.maritool.com/Cutting-Tools/c78/index.html Maritool]
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* [http://www.onsrud.com/product/Item/m/search.html?q=isFeaturedProduct Onsrud]
  
 
=== Learning ===
 
=== Learning ===
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* [http://www.amazon.com/Machinerys-Handbook-29th-Erik-Oberg/dp/083112900X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1390441411&sr=8-1&keywords=machinery%27s+handbook Machinery's Handbook]. Three copies of this are available in the cabinet next to the mill.
 
* [http://www.amazon.com/Machinerys-Handbook-29th-Erik-Oberg/dp/083112900X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1390441411&sr=8-1&keywords=machinery%27s+handbook Machinery's Handbook]. Three copies of this are available in the cabinet next to the mill.
 
* [http://www.freeinfosociety.com/media/pdf/4474.pdf Milling Machine Operations]. This is published by the United States Army, and is therefore in the public domain and freely available online.
 
* [http://www.freeinfosociety.com/media/pdf/4474.pdf Milling Machine Operations]. This is published by the United States Army, and is therefore in the public domain and freely available online.
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=== Feeds and Speeds ===
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A page with feed and speed information to get you started may be found at [[Bridgeport Knee Mill Feeds and Speeds]].
  
 
== Available Equipment ==
 
== Available Equipment ==
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* Power feed Model 8F (need to verify) (x axis)
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[[File:large-mill-accessories-cabinet.jpg|thumb|right|The Large Mill Accessories Cabinet]]
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[[File:small-mill-tooling-chest.jpg|thumb|right|The Small Mill Tooling Chest]]
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=== On the mill ===
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* Power feed Model 6F (x axis)
 
* Digital Read Out (DRO)   
 
* Digital Read Out (DRO)   
 
* Kurt 6" vise
 
* Kurt 6" vise
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* Riser plate
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* Common R8 collets (tool holding)
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=== In the Large Mill Accessories Cabinet ===
 
* Hold down set
 
* Hold down set
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* 5C collet set
 
 
* Palmgren 8" Rotary Table
 
* Palmgren 8" Rotary Table
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* Tilting table
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* Spindle square
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* [[Bridgeport Horizontal Attachment|Horizontal Attachment]]
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* [[Bridgeport Knee Power Feed|Knee power feed]]
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=== In the Small Mill Tooling Chest ===
 
* Boring heads
 
* Boring heads
 
* Fly cutters
 
* Fly cutters
 
* Two flute end mills
 
* Two flute end mills
 
* Tapping heads
 
* Tapping heads
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* Tilting table
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* More R8 collets (tool holding) and 5C collets (work holding)
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* Spindle square
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* [[Bridgeport Horizontal Attachment|Horizontal Attachment]]
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=== Elsewhere ===
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* Sine plate
  
 
== Repair and Maintenance ==
 
== Repair and Maintenance ==
 
Please see the [https://wiki.pumpingstationone.org/File:Bridgeport_Manual_2407_001.pdf service manual].
 
Please see the [https://wiki.pumpingstationone.org/File:Bridgeport_Manual_2407_001.pdf service manual].
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=== Resetting the machine and work area after use ===
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* Clean up chips
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* Turn off DRO, power feed and light
  
 
=== Maintenance ===
 
=== Maintenance ===
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Above the high/low/neutral speed selector, there is a plate listing how frequently oiling should occur.
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[[Bridgeport_Knee_Mill_maintenance|bridgeport maintenance page]]
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The tram and nod of the head, as well as the squaring of the vice, should be checked by anyone who desires high precision. Because hackerspace, there is no guarantee when they were last adjusted.
 
  
 
=== Repairs ===
 
=== Repairs ===
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=== Upgrades ===
 
=== Upgrades ===
  
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== Authorization ==
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== Currently Authorized Users ==
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=== This tool requires authorization for use ===
 
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Authorization on this tool requires previous [[Tier 1 Cold Metals Authorization]]. Because of the inherent danger of using a large milling machine, authorizations on the Bridgeport Mill will only be given by members with significant experience with mills of this type. A list of members who can authorize on the Bridgeport mill may be found below.
 
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=== Authorizers ===
 
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|Mike Warot
 
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|Ed Bennett
 
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|Ryan Pierce
 
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|Derek Bever
 
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|-
 
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|Everett Wilson
 
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|Michael Patton
 
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|Todd Allen
 
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|-
 
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|}
 
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=== Currently Authorized Users ===
 
 
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{| class="wikitable" border="1"
 
! Qualified Member
 
! Qualified Member
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|Jeremy Bloyd-Peshkin
 
|Jeremy Bloyd-Peshkin
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|Ryan Pierce
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|Danger
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|Ryan Pierce
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|null
 
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|-
 
|Todd Allen
 
|Todd Allen
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|Alan Baker
 
|Alan Baker
 
|Tucker Tomlinson
 
|Tucker Tomlinson
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|
 
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|-
 
 
|-
 
|-
 
|[[User:amishhammer|Tom Judge]]
 
|[[User:amishhammer|Tom Judge]]
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|JP Debauge
 
|JP Debauge
 
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|Ryan Neuman
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|JP Debauge
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=== List of Provisionally Authorized Users ===
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|JP Debauge
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These persons have completed the classroom portion of the authorization and have started their authorization project. They are provisionally authorized to complete their authorization project under supervision of a proctor who may be any of the authorized persons, listed above.
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{| class="wikitable" border="1"
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|Sam Paris
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! Provisionally Qualified Member
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|JP Debauge
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! Trained By
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|JP Debauge
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c
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|JP DeBauge
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|Zachery Small
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|Michael Patton
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|Michael Patton
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|-
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|[[User:mct|McTavish McArdle]]
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|JP Debauge
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|-
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|[[User:jonk|Jon Komperda]]
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|Dean Anderson
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|Dean Anderson
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|-
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|Jim Brink
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|Jon Komperda
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|Jon Komperda
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|-
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|Alan Feinerman
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|Jon Komperda
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|Jon Komperda
 
|-
 
|-
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|David Fell
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|Abel Greenwald
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|Ryan Pierce and Ed Bennett
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|Ed Bennett  
 
|-
 
|-
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|Michael Leinartas
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|Andrew Wingate
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|Ryan Pierce and Ed Bennett
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|Todd Allen
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|Todd Allen
 
|-
 
|-
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|Sergey Nekrasov
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|Sean Nixon
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|Ryan Pierce and Ed Bennett
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|[[User:mct|McTavish McArdle]]
 
|-
 
|-
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|Mark Cabael
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|Ryan Himmelblau
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|Todd Allen
 
|Todd Allen
 
|Todd Allen
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|}
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|-
−
 
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|Charles Harmata
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|[[User:mct|McTavish McArdle]]
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|-
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|Szymon Mirek
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|[[User:mct|McTavish McArdle]]
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|-
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|Chris Iacullo
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|[[User:mct|McTavish McArdle]]
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|-
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|Sam Chen
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|[[User:mct|McTavish McArdle]]
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|-
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|Zlatan Klebic
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|[[User:mct|McTavish McArdle]]
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|-
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|Daniel Martinez Olivas
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|[[User:mct|McTavish McArdle]]
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|-
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|David Earl
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|[[User:mct|McTavish McArdle]]
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|-
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|Matt Maggio
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|[[User:mct|McTavish McArdle]]
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|-
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|Jeff Benning
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|[[User:mct|McTavish McArdle]]
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|-
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|Luis Colmenares
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|[[User:mct|McTavish McArdle]]
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|-
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|Jennie Plasterer
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|Abel Greenwald
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|Abel Greenwald
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|-
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|Dave Solomon
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|[[User:mct|McTavish McArdle]]
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|-
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|Brian Adamson
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|[[User:mct|McTavish McArdle]]
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|-
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|Tim Redfield
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|[[User:mct|McTavish McArdle]]
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|-
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|Dan Gulick
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|[[User:mct|McTavish McArdle]]
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|-
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|Charlie Kepner
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|[[User:mct|McTavish McArdle]]
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|-
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|Kevin Cluff
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|[[User:mct|McTavish McArdle]]
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|-
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|Greg Bell
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|[[User:mct|McTavish McArdle]]
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|-}
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|Ben Marshall
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|[[User:mct|McTavish McArdle]]
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|-
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|Adam Ringwood
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|[[User:mct|McTavish McArdle]]
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|-
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|Bogdan Chernov
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|[[User:mct|McTavish McArdle]]
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|-
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|Paul Ocampo
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|[[User:mct|McTavish McArdle]]
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|-
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|[[User:Jaypee|JayPee]]
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|[[User:mct|McTavish McArdle]]
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|-
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|Nick Prorok
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|McTavish McArdle
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|-
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|Michael Baker
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|[[User:mct|McTavish McArdle]]
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|-
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|Stevan Dedovic
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|Abel Greenwald
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|-
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|[[User:rchace|Raymond Chace]]
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|Jim Brink
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|-
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|Brady Soule
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|[[User:mct|McTavish McArdle]]
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|-
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|Jeff Gershune
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|[[User:mct|McTavish McArdle]]
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|-
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|Oliver Sanchez
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|[[User:mct|McTavish McArdle]]
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|-
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|Earl Wood
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|[[User:mct|McTavish McArdle]]
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|-
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|Sean Blum
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|[[User:mct|McTavish McArdle]]
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|-
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|Ethan Weiss
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|[[User:mct|McTavish McArdle]]
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|-
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|Tom Cummings
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|[[User:mct|McTavish McArdle]]
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|-
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|Dylan Ambrosini
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|[[User:mct|McTavish McArdle]]
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|-
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|Ian Einhorn
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|[[User:mct|McTavish McArdle]]
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|-
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|David Milligan
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|[[User:mct|McTavish McArdle]]
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|-
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|Scott Mueller
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|[[User:mct|McTavish McArdle]]
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|-
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|[[User:Amethystdragon|Karl Schmidbauer]]
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|[[User:mct|McTavish McArdle]]
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|-
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|Osi Van Dessel
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|[[User:mct|McTavish McArdle]]
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|-
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|Malindima Sampa
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|[[User:mct|McTavish McArdle]]
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|-
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|Jonathan Ellison
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|[[User:mct|McTavish McArdle]]
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|-
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|Frank La Marca
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|[[User:mct|McTavish McArdle]]
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|-
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|Alli Price
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|[[User:mct|McTavish McArdle]]
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[[Category:Shop Equipment]]
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[[Category:Cold Metals]]
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|-
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|Brendan Twaddell
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|[[User:mct|McTavish McArdle]]
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[[Category:Shop Equipment]]
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[[Category:Cold Metals]]
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|-
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|Charles Currier
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|[[User:mct|McTavish McArdle]]
 
[[Category:Shop Equipment]]
 
[[Category:Shop Equipment]]
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[[Category:Metalworking]]
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[[Category:Cold Metals]]
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[[Category:Coldmetals]]
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|Jackson Miller
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|Wally Fugiel

Latest revision as of 16:04, 21 August 2023


Bridgeport Knee Mill Area: {{{hostarea}}} https://wiki.pumpingstationone.org/wiki/Bridgeport_Knee_Mill

Bridgeport Knee Mill
BridgeportMill2.jpg
Owner/Loaner PS:One
Serial Number {{{serial}}}
Make/Model Bridgeport Series I knee mill
Arrival Date Dec 2013
Usability yes
Contact Area Host
Where Cold Metals
Authorization Needed yes
Hackable no
Estimated Value ~$3000
Host Area {{{hostarea}}}




Description

A recent model Knee Mill made by the Bridgeport company. This is the gold-standard small shop manual milling machine in the US. Most other mills of the same size are direct copies of the bridgeport design. This particular machine is a Series I, J-head with a mechanical variable speed drive. The machine has a power quill feed built into the head, in addition to the additional equipment listed below. This machine is capable of facing, surfacing, drilling and slotting in materials ranging from plastics to mild steel. Harder metals may be cut if special cutters and coolant are available. This machine is not equipped with CNC controls, consequently curved paths are limited to circular arcs. These can be cut on pieces that can be mounted on the 8" rotary table or approximated to a desired precision using the simple or smooth arc functions of the DRO.

Authorization

This tool requires authorization for use

Authorization on this tool requires previous Tier 1 Cold Metals Authorization. Seek out the volunteer authorizers on the Groups or in person.

The Bridgeport authorization is in two parts: once you have the prerequisite authorization, you need to complete the Canvas course; then, contact an authorizer to schedule the in-person portion of the authorization, where you will complete the auth project.

Authorizers

  • Wally Fugiel
    • email:
    • slack handle:

Personal Tooling and Learning Resources

Equipment

Item Description Supplier Cost
End Mills A set of sharp cutters you don't have to share can be purchased from McMaster, Enco or Shars ~$50 and up
Caliper Measurement device accurate to approximately .001". A 6" digital Mitutoyo would be a fine choice for about $100. Beware of counterfeits. Amazon, or any industrial supplier $30 and up
Tool Holder Something to bring your tools with you and keep them safe. A member made example can be found here Free/3D printed

Purchasing Cutters

Learning

Feeds and Speeds

A page with feed and speed information to get you started may be found at Bridgeport Knee Mill Feeds and Speeds.

Available Equipment

 
The Large Mill Accessories Cabinet
 
The Small Mill Tooling Chest

On the mill

  • Power feed Model 6F (x axis)
  • Digital Read Out (DRO)
  • Kurt 6" vise
  • Riser plate
  • Common R8 collets (tool holding)

In the Large Mill Accessories Cabinet

In the Small Mill Tooling Chest

  • Boring heads
  • Fly cutters
  • Two flute end mills
  • Tapping heads
  • More R8 collets (tool holding) and 5C collets (work holding)

Elsewhere

  • Sine plate

Repair and Maintenance

Please see the service manual.

Resetting the machine and work area after use

  • Clean up chips
  • Turn off DRO, power feed and light

Maintenance

bridgeport maintenance page

Repairs

The X-axis handle (opposite the power feed) is missing the spring.

The handle for the Z-axis front lock has snapped off. The rabbit hole is deeper than expected, or may just be a handle that can be removed.

The screw to prevent collets from rotating in the spindle is frequently removed, as some collets won't fit with it in there and it can cause bigger problems if it shears off. This won't be repaired.

The power feed appears to be leaking oil. Parts that we should consider replacing:

  • 61 11636413 Seal, Shaft quantity 1
  • 72 11630134 Gasket, Cover quantity 1
  • 33 11630261 Bearing, Single Row, Loose Fit, quantity 2; these should be available from a bearing distributor

Good sources for Bridgeport parts: High Quality Tools, H&W Machinery Repair, Mataco

Upgrades

Currently Authorized Users

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Qualified Member Trained By Proctored By
Tucker Tomlinson Danger Committee
Mike Warot Danger Committee
Ed Bennett Danger Committee
John-Paul(JP) Debauge Danger Committee
Ryan Pierce JP Debauge Ed Bennett
Everett Wilson JP Debauge Ryan Pierce
Derek Bever JP Debauge Everett Wilson
Elizabeth Koprucki JP Debauge Ryan Pierce, Everett Wilson
Anna Yu Ed Bennett Ed Bennett
Dean Anderson Ed Bennett Ed Bennett
Bart Dring Ed Bennett Ed Bennett
Greg "Nerobro" Teiber JP Debauge JP Debauge
Ray Doeksen JP Debauge JP Debauge
"Colorado" Rob Riggs JP Debauge Everett Wilson
Jeremy Bloyd-Peshkin Danger null
Todd Allen JP Debauge Everett Wilson
Ron Olson Derek Bever and Everett Wilson Everett Wilson
Michael Skilton Derek Bever and Everett Wilson Todd Allen
Alan Baker Tucker Tomlinson
Tom Judge Everett Wilson Everett Wilson
Ron Bean Todd Allen Todd Allen
George Shaw Todd Allen Todd Allen
Arturo Duarte JP Debauge Todd Allen
Joao Santos Todd Allen Dean Anderson
Chris Agocs Everett Wilson Todd / Everett
Lucas Goossen Todd Allen Todd Allen
Ben Bogler Everett Wilson Todd Allen
Michael Patton Todd Allen Todd Allen
David Srebro Todd Allen Todd Allen
Daniel Sojka Todd Allen Todd Allen & Michael Patton
Allen Zalsman Todd Allen Todd Allen
Justin T. Conroy Todd Allen Everett Wilson
Raj (Joseph Perera) Everett Wilson Everett Wilson
Scott Drane JP DeBauge and Todd Allen
Aaron Carlock JP Debauge JP Debauge
Brandon Love JP Debauge JP Debauge
Ryan Neuman JP Debauge JP Debauge
Sam Paris JP Debauge JP Debauge
JP DeBauge
Zachery Small Michael Patton Michael Patton
McTavish McArdle JP Debauge
Jon Komperda Dean Anderson Dean Anderson
Jim Brink Jon Komperda Jon Komperda
Alan Feinerman Jon Komperda Jon Komperda
Abel Greenwald Ed Bennett
Andrew Wingate Todd Allen Todd Allen
Sean Nixon McTavish McArdle
Ryan Himmelblau Todd Allen Todd Allen
Charles Harmata McTavish McArdle
Szymon Mirek McTavish McArdle
Chris Iacullo McTavish McArdle
Sam Chen McTavish McArdle
Zlatan Klebic McTavish McArdle
Daniel Martinez Olivas McTavish McArdle
David Earl McTavish McArdle
Matt Maggio McTavish McArdle
Jeff Benning McTavish McArdle
Luis Colmenares McTavish McArdle
Jennie Plasterer Abel Greenwald Abel Greenwald
Dave Solomon McTavish McArdle
Brian Adamson McTavish McArdle
Tim Redfield McTavish McArdle
Dan Gulick McTavish McArdle
Charlie Kepner McTavish McArdle
Kevin Cluff McTavish McArdle
Greg Bell McTavish McArdle
Ben Marshall McTavish McArdle
Adam Ringwood McTavish McArdle
Bogdan Chernov McTavish McArdle
Paul Ocampo McTavish McArdle
JayPee McTavish McArdle
Nick Prorok McTavish McArdle
Michael Baker McTavish McArdle
Stevan Dedovic Abel Greenwald
Raymond Chace Jim Brink
Brady Soule McTavish McArdle
Jeff Gershune McTavish McArdle
Oliver Sanchez McTavish McArdle
Earl Wood McTavish McArdle
Sean Blum McTavish McArdle
Ethan Weiss McTavish McArdle
Tom Cummings McTavish McArdle
Dylan Ambrosini McTavish McArdle
Ian Einhorn McTavish McArdle
David Milligan McTavish McArdle
Scott Mueller McTavish McArdle
Karl Schmidbauer McTavish McArdle
Osi Van Dessel McTavish McArdle
Malindima Sampa McTavish McArdle
Jonathan Ellison McTavish McArdle
Frank La Marca McTavish McArdle
Alli Price McTavish McArdle
Brendan Twaddell McTavish McArdle
Charles Currier McTavish McArdle
Jackson Miller Wally Fugiel
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