Bridgeport Mill
Tool Info
Certification Required
Do Not Hack
Owner: Amp & Timber
Description
This is a Bridgeport Series 1 2HP Manual Mill with a particularly smokey powerfeed & a 2J Head. It is not currently available for general use, but will be open for training soon
Safety and Certification
Protective Equipment
- Safety glasses: Proper safety glasses are required at all times, for anyone within chip throwing distance
- Ear protection: Not required, but can be loud
- DO NOT WEAR GLOVES: They can get caught in the mill causing serious injury.
Hazards
- High-torque device: Keep hands, arms, and others away from moving parts.
- Do NOT wear gloves during operation, as they can get caught in the mill
- No dangly bits: Long sleeves, long hair, loose clothing and jewelry can easily get caught causing serious injury. Long hair must be tied up.
- Sharp chips: Metal shavings are razor sharp and very hot. Use gloves when cleaning them up (but NOT while the mill is running)
- Metal parts will likely be hot immediately after milling. Let them cool down.
Prohibited Operations
- Modifying or hacking the mill and its accessories
- Bypassing interlocks or safety features.
- Leaving the mill breaker on and unlocked when not attended
- Committing crimes
- Changing any of the knobs or motor speeds while the machine is off
Pre-flight checklist
Check the auto oiler, and manual oiling instructions
Verify there is oil in the powerfeed
Operation checklist
Use Coolant, please
Post-flight checklist
Use the vaccum labeled 'for metal' to clean up. Do not use the wood vaccum. Lock up the toolbox and the breaker padlock when done
Certified Members
| Member Name | Certified By | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Amp | Pure Luck | |
| Timber | Rebuilding it | |
| Bocuma | Helping Out | 4/3/2024 |
| Kilte | Helping Out | 4/3/2024 |
Maintenance
Contact Amp or Timber The mill is trammed in. If you want to change it, be prepared to tram it back in
Tool History
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 4/3/2024 | Trammed In |