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I did, but it's a little Chi-Com mini-mill, not a real Full size Bridgeport....(yet )

Water that is "over the axles" would be of concern to me, especially if it is on a regular basis, but I suppose there are few other things like wheel bearings and stuff that the grease could get washed out of would be concerning as well. I have been in deep mud, once or twice, but never water...

Ha, that reminds me of Caddy Shack.

My condolences sir. That looks expensive.

Excellent idea. Thats one thing that intrigues me about "metal working" in general. The ability to accomplish the same task multiple ways. Admittedly, I did get "tunnel vision" once I spotted that face plate, and totally forgot about the 4 Jaw chuck sitting in the cabinet. Strange how...

Good question. The first time I ever touched that machine, I smashed my thumb on that pipe. I must be a "slow learner".

I wish sir! A Bridgeport is on "The List" though. (y)

so I drill the hole for the attaching screw, and use this little "micro adjustable counter-sinking tool" from "way, way back in the day" when I was doing aircraft sheetmetal work. Perfect! A regular mortal, should/would have just open that hole a "scosh' using a file, and been done with...

So there I am just minding my own business working on some little BS project when "BAM." I smash my finger between this stupid "coolant dispenser" and the tailstock.....again!!! (I have actually done it about 400,000 times now and its pissing me off) Now I have no idea if this thing (coolant...

Outstanding work sir! Have you done any "blueprinting" work on the gun? I only have one Remington 700 action, and was thinking about making it my "first try" at blueprinting. Out of curiosity, what caliber is it?

I seem to recall something about a "square back" Vs. "rounded back" bucket design.....One being better than the other? I didn't pay much attention though. One thing that I found out was that having a "tooth bar" was a "massive improvement" when digging into a dirt pile. I did a "before...

I have never heard of a cover, and the top of mine was looking rather scratched up. I just taped mine off and painted it with some Wally World "Truck Bed Liner". Looks great and has held up very well thus far.

The OP sounds like he already has some experience with tractors, so maybe the cost savings will be worth it to him. Personally though, I would not even consider a 2WD model, but I don't work my tractor nearly as hard as some/most people do. I made the mistake of buying a 2WD F250 one...

Thats a nice looking machine you have there! My 77 stays on the back 98.89% of the time. I love that thing, and I bet you will too. (y)

Congratulations and welcome. My advice is to go "low and slow" when moving heavy loads with your FEL. Its easy to get 'carried away". As mentioned above, think about some sort of ballast. I'm not sure about your machine, but a stick "jumped up" and knocked off my fuel filter, within the...

I see your complications, and raise you one. Having your metal shop in the basement. ;)

I had those exact same lines leak on my 77 when it was brand new, but only one at a time, not all together. I used a "crows foot" to get to them and tighten them up using the old German torque spec of "goodentight"

I seem to recall that they make a coupler that allows for much simpler/easier connecting and disconnecting? Sort of a "push and pull" thing where you can actually connect and disconnect while it running even. Don't remember the name of them though.

I can only offer an "uneducated opinion" since I don't own one, but I would say 'yes' they are a good idea. It will be interesting to see what the people that actually own one think though, because I am "kinda" in the market for one. (I'd actually like to make one, but thats an entirely...

As much as it pains me to say it, my opinion would be to follow the computers suggested intervals. I avoid long periods of idling, but thats mostly cause my tail pipe fell off about 10 years ago so it stinks up the cab a wee bit. I have been on the 10K program since it was new in 06', but if...