Bridgeport riser block 4" or taller

Hi Everyone,

I am trying to locate a riser block that would be for sale. I recently acquired a Bridgeport mill and need a riser block to give more clearance in the throat.

I have managed to locate some in the states but unfortunately I am in the uk.

Any help would be gladly accepted

regards

Dave

Dave there was an article some time ago in the Amesrican magazine Home Shop Machinist regarding making one and I think it was made on the mill?

Google HSM and see if you can search the archives.

When you have found one, you can do this on your own. Sorry about the rotation, I cannot seem to turn it through 90. This uses the knee and table to lift the head, it weighs around 400lbs.

Edited By KWIL on 17/08/2012 23:20:25

No need for special brackets etc.

just wind the ram forward as far as possible, bolt a box plate onto the bed and bolt this to the ram dovetails and you can then wind the table up to lift the head.

I was a bit uncertain with mine as it has a Beaver slotting head on the rear which is bigger and heavier than a Bridgy slotting head. I thought I may have to follow it up with a porto-power but no need, lifted Ok and was able to get a 4" spacer in.

Whilst the ram was lifted off I also took the opportunity to super glue 7 sticks of hard licorice to the inside of the main casting. This has made a world of difference and the Bridgy is twice as rigid as it was before.

John S.

Guys - thanks for all the friendly advice but still trying to locate a riser. Excellant ways to fit the unit once I own one. regards D

Edited By Dave Waddy on 18/08/2012 00:08:14

Dave, must admit I struggled to find one and it took me a while.

Try putting an free advert on www.homeworkshop,org,uk

FYI they come in 4", 7" and 10" sizes, 7" and 10" mean you have to pack everything off the bed to reach.

With a 4" you still need a small block to stand on, I'm 5' 11" going on 5' 3" with age but still need a stand made up out of an old pallet.

John S.

John,

Wish I had had a box of that size at the time, but did not, hence the "crane"!

K