Choosing between these two items starts with the gap in your milling setup. The Bridgeport Milling Machine X/Y Screw Insert Bracket Housing Assembly is a US-made component, described as used, intended for the feed-screw area of a milling machine. The EDGE TOOLS 3" 75mm Rotary Table is a new, India-made table with a 4-slot design and horizontal or vertical mounting options. Both are practical in a lathes, mills, and drilling machines environment, but they answer different questions: one is a machine part, the other is a work-positioning accessory. If you are shopping for one or the other, the distinction matters more than the price difference, because swapping one for the other changes what you can do at the machine.
Quick verdict
If your mill needs a replacement X/Y screw insert bracket housing, the Bridgeport component is the direct choice at $148.00. If you want a small rotary table for indexing and angled positioning, the Edge Tools table is the lower-price option at $64.89. Notice that the two are not competing for the same duty: the Bridgeport bracket housing is part of the machine's feed-screw area, while the EDGE TOOLS table is a separate work-holding aid you mount to the mill table. The real decision is whether you are repairing an existing machine or adding an accessory.
Side-by-side comparison
| Product | Price | Condition | Origin | Purpose | Price indicator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport Milling Machine X/Y Screw Insert Bracket Housing Assembly | USD 148.00 | Used | United States | Feed-screw bracket housing for a milling machine | |
| EDGE TOOLS 3" 75mm Rotary Table, Horizontal and Vertical, 4 Slots | USD 64.89 | New | India | Compact rotary table for horizontal or vertical mounting |
The price spread between the two is $83.11. The more expensive option is a machine component; the less expensive option is a table accessory.
Where each wins
Bridgeport X/Y Screw Insert Bracket Housing Assembly wins when the task is machine-level repair or restoration. It is a Bridgeport component made in the United States, and its described machine type is a milling machine. That points to a buyer who already has a Bridgeport-style mill and needs to address the X/Y screw insert bracket area rather than add a new tool.
EDGE TOOLS 3" 75mm Rotary Table wins when the task is adding rotary-table capability. It is new, has a 4-slot configuration, and can be mounted both horizontally and vertically. The 360-degree graduated table and 1:36 worm gear ratio give it a clear positioning role, not a structural machine-repair role.
Product notes
Bridgeport Milling Machine X/Y Screw Insert Bracket Housing Assembly
This is the part to consider when the X/Y feed-screw side of a milling machine needs a bracket housing. The component is described as made in the United States and carries the Bridgeport name, and the stated machine type is a milling machine. If you are servicing an existing Bridgeport-style setup, that direct fit is the strongest argument for choosing it. The caveat is condition: it is described as Used. That is not automatically a problem for a replacement bracket, but it means the housing should be examined for wear before installation. Its stated function is Milling, and it is not a rotary-table accessory, so it will not provide indexing or positioning features on its own.
EDGE TOOLS 3" 75mm Rotary Table, Horizontal and Vertical Model
This is the accessory option for someone who wants a compact rotary table without a large footprint. The product is described as a 3-inch (75mm, 80mm table) low-profile rotary table with a 360-degree graduated table and a worm gear ratio of 1:36, meaning one handle rotation turns the table 10 degrees. It can be mounted horizontally or vertically, and it uses a 4-slot configuration. The trade-off is that this is not a replacement part for an existing milling machine; it is a separate work-positioning aid. The work envelope is also small: with the center height in vertical position at about 2-5/8 inches without a chuck, it suits smaller workpieces. If your project fits that envelope, the rotary table gets you indexing capability without adding a large accessory.
Final choice by use case
Choose the Bridgeport X/Y Screw Insert Bracket Housing Assembly when you are repairing or rebuilding the feed-screw area of a milling machine and want a US-made Bridgeport-branded part. Choose the EDGE TOOLS 3" 75mm rotary table when you need a new, compact rotary table that can move between horizontal and vertical positions. If the immediate need is a machine part, the Bridgeport is the targeted purchase; if the immediate need is an accessory, the Edge Tools table covers the rotary work. For a shop that already has a Bridgeport-style mill and a worn or missing bracket, the housing assembly addresses the machine itself. For a shop that needs a small rotary table for lighter indexing jobs, the EDGE TOOLS table is the practical addition.
