Moving a BP Series 2?

[wyobmf]

Are you talking about the gold colored plate that says Bridgeport Series II CNC?
Thanks

[hello113]

yes that the one's
1 on each side of the machine,also u can see the oil line that goes to the head from the holes

[wyobmf]

Thanks,
That should work good to lift with and tie down to when it is loaded.

[gguidi]

I need to move one this week. Dose it have holes to lift with?

Thanks Gary

[wyobmf]

Gary,
If you remove the plastic series II covers there is a 3" square hole and a 3"x8" rectangle hole "estimates only". If you have a big fork lift you can put one fork through the retangle hole and lift it that way. The factory manual says you should put a piece of square stock through the square hole and lift it from behind wiht a fork lift, I think this would work good but i have not tried it.
The holes work perfect for running chains through and booming to your trailer,
Load the mill facing the back of your trailer, Run a long chain throught the rectangle hole and chain and boomer to both sides of the front of you trailer, Run another long chain through the same hole and chain and boom to the back of your trailer. Then chain the base down, I hauled mine 750 miles that way. Don't under estimate the size of the series II, I think they weigh about 6000 lbs. It takes a pretty stout trailer and truck to move one with.
Let me know if you have any other questions.