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bart78 · 03-28-2015, 12:00 PM

We have three Bridgports. And they don't work that well for a engine block. Mainly because they don't have enough travel. And on a Model A block. Would not go the whole depth of the cylinder. We have a big machine shop. But nothing really to do engine work on. We mostly have cnc equipment. I've seen a van norman 777 mated to a bridgport that worked real good. But would still not have a way to bore the mains. I am about to buy out a few large hoards of flathead engines. And have a few places where the guys have a few of them. I'm getting them all cheap. And figured I might spend some free time with my son on them.

03-28-2015, 12:00 PM	#5
bart78 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Stephenville tx Posts: 1,019	Re: Van Norman Mill We have three Bridgports. And they don't work that well for a engine block. Mainly because they don't have enough travel. And on a Model A block. Would not go the whole depth of the cylinder. We have a big machine shop. But nothing really to do engine work on. We mostly have cnc equipment. I've seen a van norman 777 mated to a bridgport that worked real good. But would still not have a way to bore the mains. I am about to buy out a few large hoards of flathead engines. And have a few places where the guys have a few of them. I'm getting them all cheap. And figured I might spend some free time with my son on them.