Hoffman Mechatronics
Bridgeport Mill J1 Rebuild
BPJ1RBLD_002
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January 31, 201111
1.4 Document Organization
You will quickly note that I have tried to organize this document to the corresponding parts of
the Bridgeport Mill. I believe it will make this document easier to follow should someone be
trying to solve a specific problem. It also tends to follow the order of disassembly if someone is
starting to completely disassemble their mill for the first time. One of the last sections of the
document deals with troubleshooting. Although this portion is rather small now, I am hoping that
I can add to this as more and more people provide questions, and solutions to common and not so
common problems.
NOTES:
are included in the document where I think something bears bringing attention to.
CAUTIONS:
are highlighted where someone may be injured if proper safety precautions are not
taken.
1.5 Change History
Revision Date
Changed By
Change Description
Draft
8/29/2005
M. Hoffman
Initial draft
Draft 0.01
10/15/2005
M. Hoffman
More images, callouts, and tense corrections.
1.0.00
8/22/2006
M. Hoffman
More images, more text, and review of all figures
1.6 Dedications and Acknowledgements
First and foremost I want to dedicate this manual to my wife who has put up with my insane
hobbies and business ideas for some 21 years. She is the one who carries me to the hospital when
I do stupid things, and then cares for me at home until I am once again able to do more stupid
things.
Secondly I want to thank my brother for showing me this amazing machine, and putting the idea
in my head that I could rebuild it and make it new again.
I also wanted to send out a special thanks to the Chesapeake Area Metalworking Society
(CAMS). From the very beginning they have supported my efforts and offered to help with
everything. Sorry guys, I won’t be bringing the finished mill in for “Show n Tell”, but I will
bring pictures!
The following people have helped me considerably along the way, and this document would be
so much less without their inspiration and guidance.
Kirk Burns & Machinist Preston
(Burns Machine Shop, King George, Va)
Gary
Gelts
(Hardinge/Bridgeport)
Jonathan
Gavel (CAMS)
Eric
Hoffmeyer (CAMS)
Leigh
Basset
(CAMS)