Bridgeport riser block 4″ or taller

[Dave WaddyParticipant @davewaddy]

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 WaddyParticipant @davewaddy]

[JohnFParticipant @johnf59703]

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.

[KWILParticipant @kwil]

 

 

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

[John Stevenson 1Participant @johnstevenson1]

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.

[Dave WaddyParticipant @davewaddy]

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

[John Stevenson 1Participant @johnstevenson1]

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

Try putting an free advert on http://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.

[KWILParticipant @kwil]

John,

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

K

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