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moving a bridgport mill. truck question

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J Puleo

04-18-2005 10:19:38




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I just purchased a bridgeport mill. Ive got a older chevy 3/4 ton utility body, Its got the towing package. Ive never loaded anything heavy on it before. Will it be safe to dive it the 125 miles I need to go, or should I take it in pieces. Mill weighs around 2200lbs
Thanks
Joe




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dr.sportster

04-19-2005 06:49:59




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 Re: moving a bridgport mill. truck question in reply to J Puleo, 04-18-2005 10:19:38  
Davis mentioned a pallet,or lag bolt it to planks.I always ask for warped wood to make placing pipes under easier for rolling it.Any thing it gets bolted down to will make it alot less tip prone.Never thought about my truck handling the weight although I did get two extra leaf springs once.



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JL Sargent

04-19-2005 05:26:26




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 Re: moving a bridgport mill. truck question in reply to J Puleo, 04-18-2005 10:19:38  
I have moved heavier vertical milling machines in a 3/4 ton pickup. Good straps and take it easy. As for scraping. Do not even think about scraping that machine for your first scraping experience. Very difficult to get right.



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Bud in NC

04-19-2005 04:20:51




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 Re: moving a bridgport mill. truck question in reply to J Puleo, 04-18-2005 10:19:38  
In place of rope, try some GOOD nylon ratchet tie down straps. Easier to get real tight than rope, probably stronger, too. It doesn"t take that much to keep a load stable but if it ever STARTS to move it"s history.



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Slowpoke

04-19-2005 01:04:25




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 Re: moving a bridgport mill. truck question in reply to J Puleo, 04-18-2005 10:19:38  
I moved an old Cincinatti mill on a two wheel trailer for 120 miles. The most important thing is to tie the mill down tightly against the bed so it can't jump around.
Most of today's pickups have no tiedown points. You will be safer using a trailer or flatbed truck with places to use chains or heavy ratchet straps.



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Midwest redneck

04-18-2005 17:23:51




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 Re: moving a bridgport mill. truck question in reply to J Puleo, 04-18-2005 10:19:38  
I agree with all said, but I will add.....put a plastic sheet over the ways, debris hitting the table and possible rain etc. (lower the knee too to lower the center of gravity.) Good Luck, what did you buy the mill for? I want to buy one too.



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J puleo

04-18-2005 22:24:13




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 Re: moving a bridgport mill. truck question in reply to Midwest redneck, 04-18-2005 17:23:51  
Midwest redneck, since you asked. I paid $800, jhead, came with a big vise and some collets. It is somewhat inacurate at the outsides of table travel, but pretty good in the middle. I may have it scraped, or try a little scraping myself.
Joe
Thanks for the input guys.



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Davis In SC

04-18-2005 14:42:30




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 Re: moving a bridgport mill. truck question in reply to J Puleo, 04-18-2005 10:19:38  
To be safe, flip the head upside down & bolt the machine down to a pallet. BP is top-heavy, flipping the head helps lower the center of gravity. That is how they are shipped from the factory.



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RustyFarmall

04-18-2005 11:11:06




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 Re: moving a bridgport mill. truck question in reply to J Puleo, 04-18-2005 10:19:38  
Shouldn't be a problem with a 3/4 ton. Place the mill as far forward in the bed as possible, all the way to the front is best, but anywhere forward of the rear axle will be OK. Like Kraig said, tie it down, not just a couple of bungee cords or tarp straps, but some good stong rope, tie down straps, or similar, and tie it in a fashion that it cannot move, not even a little bit. Check the tightness after a couple of miles and periodically thereafter.

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kraigWY

04-18-2005 10:28:27




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 Re: moving a bridgport mill. truck question in reply to J Puleo, 04-18-2005 10:19:38  
you can haul it, just tie it down, I hauled two lathes and a milling machine in my 3/4, no problem



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