Bridgewood tablesaw, info?

[Marc]

I just picked up an old Bridgewood cabinet saw and I was wondering if anyone knows where I can find a manual or any info. Google searching doesn't bring up that much and there's basically no pictures. This one has a 3HP 220v motor and I believe it is right tilt. It also has a vega fence. So far, with a very quick inspection, the motor moves about 1/4"" on a large shaft, in the direction of loosening or tightening the belts. There are two allen head hex screws that look like they might secure it better but I don't want to mess with anything yet.
Any info is appreciated.

[Stwood_]

Not sure where to direct you. Bridgewood shut down a number of years ago. Woodworkers Supply of New Mexico sold that brand name, and they also shut down.

[Marc]

Yes,,that's what I keep finding. Everything related to that name is out of business. I was hoping they sold enough pieces that more info would be out there or people who owned them would be able to give their reviews. Oh well.

[Gary G™]

See if the manual is on OWWM.

[Marc]

They only deal with tools made in the usa

[Brian in sunny FL]

I had that saw, sold it many years ago.  They are just the average Taiwan import from the era, probably made by Gee-Tech.  I would look at Jet or Grizzly from that era and see how they match up.  Probably check General International as well, think they publish all manuals on their website.

[Snipe Hunter]

I had that saw, sold it many years ago.  They are just the average Taiwan import from the era, probably made by Gee-Tech.  I would look at Jet or Grizzly from that era and see how they match up.  Probably check General International as well, think they publish all manuals on their website.

+1

Dollars to doughnuts there's an old Grizzly clone and Grizzly would have the manual online.

[Tony Z]

Bridgewood was located in York, PA. Their lower end machines were run of the mill Pacific Rim imports. Their higher priced machines had "tweaking refinements' done in York. I had a small shaper made by them, worked well until I graduated to my 3hp Delta. I would bet a Grizzly manual coild get you pointed in the right direction.

I visited Bridgewood, and it was a small operation, handful of knowledgeable people. Too bad they folded up.

[Marc]

Thanks guys. I'll look at the insides and compare to other machines manuals. In searching, someone mentioned general or powermatic. Grizzly is easier to look up.