Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Gorton mill

Hi Jeff;

I had two Gortons, one of which was the 8 1/2 D. It's ugly but rugged, and
much smoother running than a Bridgeport.

A good one is only worth about $800 because nobody wants them (the
machinist's equivalent of dating an ugly woman - we all want to be seen
hanging out with a young, firm Bridgeport).

Mine had a #3 morse taper spindle. Not good. The 8 1/2 D also came with the
much better #30 NMTB. Check before you buy. And yes, it would be easier to
convert to CNC than a BP except for the problem of finding ballscrews. They
could cost three times the price of the mill.

Doug Harrison

----- Original Message -----
From: Jeff Barlow <jeff@...>
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Sent: Monday, August 21, 2000 12:04 PM
Subject: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Gorton mill


> Hi folks,
>
> I've stumbled across a Gorton vertical mill. I think the
> model number is 8 1/2 D (?). It's sitting outdoors sort of
> half covered with a tarp, and very dirty, greasy, rusty,
> etc. Can anyone give me a clue about how to tell if it's a
> candidate for a CNC conversion or just scrap iron?
>
> Thanks
>
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