Re: Taig CNC mill, Gone Bridgeport!

Hi Jon,

My garage roll-up door is 7' or 8', whatever the code is. I think they
could just back up the truck, lower the lift gate, and push it into my
garage. 220v is nearby, although it would dash my son's hopes of ever
getting the '84 Camaro in there!

What's the "shop air" for? Will a tank do, or do I need a compressor
right away?

Now to sell my wife on the idea.

Alan KM6VV
P.S. Anybody want to trade a Bridgeport w/steppers for an '84 Camaro?
;>)


Jon Elson wrote:

>
> Alan Marconett KM6VV wrote:
>
> > Hi Joe,
> >
> > Yeah, I agree! I've just seen a pair of 'em in a local Santa Cruz CA
> > "tool" shop. His price was quite high, although I don't know what model
> > and what shape they're in. That's why I'm not ready to buy! And,
> > they're HUGE! But I'm looking, and READING. I really need someone to
> > check them out for me (and a budget to buy 'em).
>
> Yes, the Series-II Bridgeport is quite a massive machine! It is about 7 1/2
> feet tall, so there's no way I can put one in my basement, much as I'd like to.
> Be aware of the height of these machines when you are making your
> decision. The Series-II, step-pulley models are only a little over 6', and will
> fit in many basements. The ones with the longer tables can still take up a
> lot of room, sideways.
>
> Jon