Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: Bridgeport Questions **JOHN.... PLEASE READ**

> You don't want to try doing this with under-rated equipment, that is
> for sure! Also, stand to the side of the machine, in case the gate were
> to fail, it would likely tip backwards. best is to be in the truck, above all
> the heavy stuff when raising and lowering.
>
> Jon
>

Yes, by all means be aware of what might happen with a failure. One of my
buddies in the local rescue department had to scrape up the remains of
somebody who got squished when there was an accident with a liftgate.

This is a great hobby to have fun with, you just need to exercise some
thought when moving those puppies around.

I just moved a Bridgeport BTC-1 cnc machine 300 miles the other week
(picked the hottest day of the year, of course) on a flatbed trailer.
Piece of cake. It's hard to figure an exact weight, but it's probably
3500-4000 pounds. When I get some time, I'll put some pictures on my
website and send out a pointer.

Paul
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