Re: Horizontal

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y..., "Mark Ehle" <ehlem@c...> wrote:

> I've got 2 - a Milwaukee #3 and an old I-don't-know-what with a B&S
>#11 taper. I have always liked their rigidity ever since I learned
>how to use one in high school.

Horizontals are far mor rigid than verticals. Most have a lot more
meat designed in and the overarm support counts a lot.
I have a Victoria U2, same as the Elliot U2.
Bed size is 11" x 45" just a bit smaller than a bridgeport but it has
a useable travel of 30" which is a lot more than a bridgy.
I use this for doing toolholders for North Sea boring rigs.
Two 7/8" wide cutters, 1/2" spaced and 1.125" depth of cut, straight
thru in one pass, chips every where {g}

To make any vertical more rigid when using horizontal type cutters
take a look at the picture on my home page.
http://homepage.ntlworld.com/machines/vertical%20support.jpg
Self explanitary, just build to suit the machine in question.

John S.