I would like to hear from people who installed (or removed) riser blocks on/from their Bridgeport milling machines.
I came across a 6 inch riser block recently, and I am hoping that having one would enable me to do a little more with the mill, and possibly would obviate the need for a drill press.
I am 5'11" tall. I think that with a riser block, I will need to keep a step stool around.
Make sure you have ceiling clearance for the riser. Mostly they are good to compensate for the table clearance lost to a rotary table or dividing head. I think a step stool would only be needed for tooling changes to reach the drawbar comfortably.
Yes and to change the speed if a belt drive one. We have one with and
3 without the riser. I only use one of the three, :-) I'm 5' 7". ...lew...Risers are used for more tool clearance. Do you need it? I am 5'9" and I need a stool without one for drawbar access and belt changes. I barely have enough space to change the draw bar which is required to use both metric and inch tool holders. Steve
My step belt B'port came with a 6 inch riser and I did not bother to remove it. I'm 5-9 and I can reach the brake & drawbar (a bit of a stretch). For most things I find the table height to be just right and it keeps me from stooping over. My B'port is only used occasionally as a hobbist - not all day long.
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