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What does a good Bridgeport go for?

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Midwest redneck

03-26-2005 16:12:02




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I am wondering because I would like to set up a small shop in my garage. I live in Michigan (SE, central area) Last week I went to look at a Comet type milling machine, Chinese, good condition. The guy wanted $3,500 for it. I told him I would give $3500 for a real milling machine (like a bridgeport), but not a Chinese one. I know that a new Bridgeport goes for $12K plus a readout, vise and collets. And a Clausing Kondia goes for about $8,000. Do any of you guys know if anyone wants to sell a good condition Bridgeport mill?

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Slowpoke

04-03-2005 00:33:30




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 Re: What does a good Bridgeport go for? in reply to Midwest redneck, 03-26-2005 16:12:02  
About $2500-$3000 on the west coast. Or better.



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WV_Kevin

03-31-2005 11:22:07




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 Re: What does a good Bridgeport go for? in reply to Midwest redneck, 03-26-2005 16:12:02  
My cuz in Ashland Ohio Has a tool & die shop and loads his mills with the loader on his 601 ford with a counter weight. He has a Bridgeport mill for sale at this time. He is getting older and is down sizing. I belive he is looking for $2500 for this mill. If I remember right it is within .001". I have used this mill and would like it my self, just no room or $$$ in my fund. He also has a smaller leath for sale I think he is asking $1000 for it. Both come with tooling. If you would like his number send me a email.

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Rod M1

03-28-2005 18:23:10




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 Re: What does a good Bridgeport go for? in reply to Midwest redneck, 03-26-2005 16:12:02  
I've been looking for quit some time for one the biggest problem seems in moving such a heavy chunk of steel. Will a backhoe lift just over 2000lb?



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Davis In SC

03-27-2005 18:13:23




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 Re: What does a good Bridgeport go for? in reply to Midwest redneck, 03-26-2005 16:12:02  
I think you can get a good deal on machinery if you ask around, & do a little networking. Last weekend a neighbor stopped & said that his boss told him to get rid of some machinery. It seems they have starting sending work out instead of doing it in-house. They had a Comet mill, a Bridgeport Series II Special, & several lathes, all free for the taking... I was tied up all week & never got to go see them, they are gone now....

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jhill

03-27-2005 06:21:35




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 Re: What does a good Bridgeport go for? in reply to Midwest redneck, 03-26-2005 16:12:02  
Watch the R J Montgomery web site He does a lot of machine shop auctions in the Detroit area. I have been to a couple. He does a good job. Prices are reasonable.



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Eddie in MI

03-27-2005 05:40:18




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 Thought I saw a Bridgeport in the Detroit Tradin' in reply to Midwest redneck, 03-26-2005 16:12:02  
Turns out it was that Comet for $3800. And here I thought I was gonna be helpful. If I come across anything else in the MI area, I'll post it ;)



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Midwest redneck

03-27-2005 06:14:06




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 Re: Thought I saw a Bridgeport in the Detroit Trad in reply to Eddie in MI, 03-27-2005 05:40:18  
Thanks, Yeah it was $3800, but the guy told me he would take $3500 for it. (I saw it in the trade in times paper) The reason I want a small shop is because 2 guys I know have mentioned to me that I need to start my own shop. One of the guys wants me to run a shop for him, but he doesnt know what he really wants, and the other guy told me that I would be able to get business from my employer plus onesy twosy jobs from other shops, including him. I am thinking I could easily get $1,000/month of work for myself--which is small but not bad for doing it at home, with low overhead. I know of three guys that have garage shops and they are very busy with work, these guys are old timers that have been toolmakers for 25+ years.

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Eddie in MI

03-27-2005 17:46:45




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 Sounds like you are on to something... in reply to Midwest redneck, 03-27-2005 06:14:06  
This new shop sounds like an adventure! Best of luck to you!



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Redd

03-26-2005 18:54:43




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 Re: What does a good Bridgeport go for? in reply to Midwest redneck, 03-26-2005 16:12:02  
I'm in Mich also and watched two sell at auction last summer. The better one with Digital read out went for 1,400 and a plain jane went for about 900. the price has been dropping steady as they are pretty much obslete for production. My dad retired from tool and die business in 86 and bought one for home and paid about 2,500. but it had a short table and only 1/2 hp head. he sold it soon after and bought a longer 1 hp one about same price. Most of them in the shops are short table because they take up less space and don't really need the length. the longer table is nice when you want to face off something like an exhaust manifold etc. About two years ago one sold for $25! here. It was on 2nd or 3rd floor of old shop and you had to move it. there was a freight elevator though. Oh well. Personally, I prefer the B'port. You have to watch the Tool and Mach shop auctions. at my Dad's old business they probably have a dozen now. they are so inexpensive that they buy em and leave set up for one single operation. It the best drill press you can own.

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Midwest redneck

03-27-2005 03:40:04




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 Re: What does a good Bridgeport go for? in reply to Redd, 03-26-2005 18:54:43  
Where in Michigan are you?



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Redd

03-28-2005 16:46:03




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 Re: What does a good Bridgeport go for? in reply to Midwest redneck, 03-27-2005 03:40:04  
Saginaw



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BillD 1

03-26-2005 16:56:14




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 Re: What does a good Bridgeport go for? in reply to Midwest redneck, 03-26-2005 16:12:02  
Buy Metalworking, Business Industrial, Cutting Tools Consumables, and Inspection tools on EBay Will give a look at availability and cost



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John,PA

03-26-2005 16:53:44




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 Re: What does a good Bridgeport go for? in reply to Midwest redneck, 03-26-2005 16:12:02  
I know of a retired machinist who was involved in a bad car accident approx. 10 yrs. ago. As far as I know, he has never been able to work in his shop ever since. However, his lathe and milling machine was preserved for long storage. If you are interested, I will give you his name and telephone number, via e-mail. The equipment is located in Southeastern PA. It is possible to crate the equipment and ship via truck.
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Midwest redneck

03-27-2005 03:41:29




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 Re: What does a good Bridgeport go for? in reply to John,PA, 03-26-2005 16:53:44  
Thanks but too far to look at and too far to drive.



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Jet9N

03-26-2005 16:53:16




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 Re: What does a good Bridgeport go for? in reply to Midwest redneck, 03-26-2005 16:12:02  
Are you familiar with ACER brand mills. They are a lot lower priced than Bridgeport and work just as good.

Jet



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Midwest redneck

03-27-2005 03:38:02




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 Re: What does a good Bridgeport go for? in reply to Jet9N, 03-26-2005 16:53:16  
The Acers are okay, but when you need parts you may not be able to get em. And the durability of the Acers is not as good, from what I am told. I would buy a Clausing Mill before I bought a Acer Mill, I am very prejudiced against anything from the orient. I have seen a lot of garbage from Taiwan and China, The only decent thing I have seen from Taiwan is a 7X12 Wilton horizontal band saw, it cost my company $900 and works good. Wilton specs out the machine and the Taiwanese build it.

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Davis In SC

03-26-2005 16:58:31




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 Re: What does a good Bridgeport go for? in reply to Jet9N, 03-26-2005 16:53:16  
I have always been a fan of Bridgeports, but a friend has 2 Acers, & likes them. He is a skilled toolmaker from Europe, one of those perfectionist-type guys. He would not trade them for Bridgeports. Several years ago, at a trade show, he mentioned to the Reps in the Acer booth that the head in one machine was making a slight noise. A week later , a new head showed up at his shop, free of charge..... ..

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jpuleo

03-26-2005 18:10:50




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 Re: What does a good Bridgeport go for? in reply to Davis In SC, 03-26-2005 16:58:31  
about 800-2000 for a used one in CT, nothing fancy, They go up from there.



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