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A mill at my workplace that is from the 50s (sh.itjust.works)

submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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[–] willworkforicecream 10 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

I'm no machinist, but I watch some on YouTube. Until now I just assumed all Bridgeports were made in the '50s.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Easy mistake to make. They really didn't change at all for decades.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

It's a good design that forms the basis of a lot of infrastructure in manual shops. Vises and fixtures are designed with the clearance and capabilities of a Bridgeport in mind and some shops will have dozens of different setups. If a replacement machine isn't identical to the one being replaced, it could cause hours of fixture reworks and a whole mess.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Oh absolutely. If it ain't broke don't fix it, and all that.