Wow I wish I had a problem like that. (lol)
I ran a bridgeport for quite a few years and what you can accomplish can't be illustrated in some dvd. If you can find someone local to join you in the shop for a couple of saturdays or so maybe kick him something like some retired machinist who's needs something to take him back to the good old days the right guy can teach you more in a couple of days that any book or dvd or youtube couldnt come close to doing.
He may even have some priceless tools he may help you out with. Parallels, vices, edge finders, indicators all part of a machinist tool box and you gotta have it. (maybe you already do) Not counting the endmills, cutters, boring bars, etc are all things you'll reach for. A guy with some years under his belt is worth the search and he shouldn't be hard to find. Wish I was nearby I love to spend some time back on a machine just for the fun of it. It doesn't take a lot of time to get proficient but you can save yourself a lot of headaches and having someone point a few things out up front can save you some expensive mistakes.
Id estimate 2 saturdays if your tooled up should/would have you working with confidence. Mic's, calipers, indicators (not just any) and edge finder is a must. I loved running a bridgeport and wish I had one at home now. . If you are limited in your tooling he can help you get the most from what you've got ....Safety first.... Ive seen a couple of serious accidents on a Bridgeport.. Retired....
