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Brown and Sharpe #2 surface grinder, $800, Welland, ON

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Does anyone know the footprint of this machine? Shop is very tight so I need to know what kind of absolute minimum space it needs. Can't seem to find anything on it other than a manual that doesn't have dimensions or I'm blind (& tired).
 
Engmaxx said:
Does anyone know the footprint of this machine? Shop is very tight so I need to know what kind of absolute minimum space it needs. Can't seem to find anything on it other than a manual that doesn't have dimensions or I'm blind (& tired).
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I think relevant machine dimensions are shown on page 5 of this brochure:

Brown & Sharpe Mfg. Co. - Publication Reprints - Brown and Sharpe No 2L & 2LB Surface Grinder Brochure | VintageMachinery.org

www.vintagemachinery.org

Looks like you need at least 69 inches to accommodate table travel.

Craig
 
Thank you Craig! It just shows me how it is not going to fit my limited 6ft x 12 ft garage shop with a Bridgeport already occupying one corner. I can continue to dream of a bigger space one day. I can make it work in my basement shop but it would require a serious disassembly.
 
Engmaxx said:
Thank you Craig! It just shows me how it is not going to fit my limited 6ft x 12 ft garage shop with a Bridgeport already occupying one corner. I can continue to dream of a bigger space one day. I can make it work in my basement shop but it would require a serious disassembly.
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Actually, this overlaps with something I’ve been thinking about.

What do folks think is the minimum practical footprint for a Bridgeport style mill? I keep looking at my back room and trying to imagine one in there. I could do it, but I feel like it’d be awkward, with the other things I want in there.

I’m used to dealing with this at work in a 13,000 ish square foot shop, not a 12’ x 14’ room. :p
 
Welllll...mine works in the corner of my shop as I mentioned earler. I have a double door that I can remove on the left side so if ever long projects come along I can accommodate. No need to imagine now but if you still want dimensions, I can take some.
 

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No worries on the dimensions, Michael! That’s a good point on the corner location. I was picturing having to keep it out from the wall, but tucking the ram in like that is a nice trick.
 
Stuart Samuel said:
No worries on the dimensions, Michael! That’s a good point on the corner location. I was picturing having to keep it out from the wall, but tucking the ram in like that is a nice trick.
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The other thing I've seen is locating them at an angle to a wall. That way the bed doesn't touch the wall, but you can use the space behind the bed on the other side. It only takes up about 70% of the space that way.
 
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