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I just noticed this thread. Nice score. I can tell just from the 13-34 markings and headstock that they are Standard Modern lathes. Nice machines - I have one myself. I don't have the taper attachments You should be more than happy for the price you paid - that was a steal!Mike
Definitely a steal - I'm jealous! And having to assemble it all just means you will know the machines inside and out.You may already be aware of H&W Machine Repair, but if not - these folks are a superb resource for anything related to Bridgeports. They will do a repair for you, of course, but they also can supply you with pretty much any part you need. And best of all, they seem perfectly happy to chat over the phone to help you with any problems you may encounter. After buying from them and consulting with them in the course of rebuilding my vari-speed BP a couple of years ago, I cannot say enough good things about them.Here's the link - not obvious from their name: https://www.machinerypartsdepot.comNo affiliation other than a highly satisfied customer!
That looks to be a good workshop when they are all assembled
BTW - I forgot but I have scans of the 13-34 operators manual and drawings if you need them... At one time you could still get them from the manufactures web site but I haven't checked lately.
Now all I need is everything else! (probably double as I tend to temporarily misplace things)
Steady progress, that's the ticket.
The lot of them came up along with other complete machines, somewhere around 17 lathes and 12 milling machines, along with 2 pantograph machines that my old man got for free.
Quote from: Shiroth on November 23, 2019, 04:13:35 AMThe lot of them came up along with other complete machines, somewhere around 17 lathes and 12 milling machines, along with 2 pantograph machines that my old man got for free.sounds like Al's stuff.....he just couldn't stop dragging lathes home lol. Pot and kettle and all - I guess do the same, but mine are all different....he had like 10 SM's lolRIP Al
Your shop is looking good!It feels great to be getting the shop in shape, doesn't it? Kim
Wow you managed to acquire a lot of stuff for $1600 USDYour shop is looking great, I really need to insulate my shed as it's only comfortable during Spring and Autumn.What is this 4 cylinder casting I spy?
Maybe too late now, but I'll add for anyone with a Bridgeport or even a clone, H&W have an extremely informative YouTube channel here. https://www.youtube.com/@hwmachinerepairandrebuildi674 Almost any repair, disassembly / re-assembly would be covered on there YT channel.