New used Milling Machine

I have recently obtained a used Milling Machine to help speed up the bicycle tube mitering process. Using a milling machine, along with several dedicated fixtures to accurately and quickly miter the tubes - is common practice among frame builders.

 
This milling machine is a Brideport Clone made in 1980. It weighs about 2200 lbs, has 8 speeds, and a 9x42 inch table. The machine is operational - but it is rather dirty and generally in need of a overhaul. Over the next week I will disassemble, clean, replace / repair necessary parts and re-assemble it.

Once I have overhauled it - I will then re-align everything and install the fixtures needed to miter tubes.

Stay tuned for more photos of the process. you can see more photos of the delivery / landing of this machine on my flickr site here