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Hi,
I would like to remove the head, ram, and turret off of my Bridgeport series 1 machine as one unit.
Can this assembly be lifted by hooking into the eye bolt? I realize I may have to adjust the...

Since I posted I uninstalled the software from the E: drive and reinstalled on the C: drive. Everything works fine now. However I would like to install on the E: drive as the C; drive is a solid...

V25 build 996:
When I try to add a new machine via right click on “Milling Tools”>”Default”>”Current Settings”; then I click on “Add” button create a “Machine Name” click “Ok”. Upon exiting from...

I will be removing all electronics from a Boss 5 Bridgeport series 1 machine in the near future for a conversion to an Ajax cnc control system. If anyone needs electronics part or the old stepper...

Anthony,
Thanks for the information; I thought the video was good. If I lived closer I would certainly like to look at the machine but I am 6 hours away.

I have played with a demo version of...

Anothony,
I have been contemplating the Mach3 vs the CNC11 with the Ajax system. You state that the CNC11 software is far better that the Mach 3. Would you expand on this?
Thanks

Mike,
Thanks for the detail information; this is very helpful in my understanding of the process and selection of components for the BPC-1 upgrade. What drivers are you using for these SEM motors?...

Al,
What is the model number of the SEM dc 26 in-lbs servo motor? There are so many servos on ebay that I am having trouble zeroing on a brand and model.
Jeff

Has anyone used the Keling KL34-180-90 (NEMA 34)servo motor on a Bridgeport cnc series 1 machine. I am not sure this servo is powerfull enough for direct drive or 2:1. The spec for this motor are...

Gus,
I take it that you feel the rigid ram is superior because it’s design offers more rigidity. Isn’t the ability of the head to be tilted worth anything? I have occasionally tilted and or moved...

WA TOOLMAN,

I quest the question is does a Rigid-Ram Bridgeport boss series 1 produce a finer finish that a V-Ram cnc Bridgeport boss series 1 on say aluminum or steel.
It appears to me that...

Does a Rigid Ram machine produce a smoother finish?

I am interested in purchasing a Bridgeport Boss series 1 machine for a retrofit to more modern controls. One of the machines which I look at has a V-Ram and the other has a Rigid Ram. What are the...

George,
Am I right in thinking that the V2XT machines were standard manual machines which Bridgeport configured for CNC operation? Do these machines have chrome ways and ball screws? What is DNC...

Are there and advantages to the V2XT?
Jeff

Hi,
I now understand that Bridgeport Series 1 & 2 frames were made specifically for cnc operations and fitted with a Boss series (i.e. 1 - 10) controller somewhat depending on the year of...

Thanks for the responses.
Am I correct in understanding that Bridgeport’s series 1 & 2 were being produced during the same time periods and that the different versions of the Boss controler were...

Hi,
I am looking for information as to what would be the best Bridgeport candidate for a cnc upgrade to be used in my home hobby shop. Searching through some of the past post it seems as though...