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Default Gorton 2-28 milling machine

On 2013-04-17, Lloyd E. Sponenburgh lloydspinsidemindspring.com wrote:
jon_banquer fired this volley in news:6a861c6d-8a5d-
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A Gorton isn't rigid compared to a machine that has the table
supported for the full length of it's travel.


Of course not; I agree. But the older (well, they all are) Gortons are
known for their 'strongback' design. They're sure a lot more rigid that BP
machines of all ilk.


You are milling on top of the knee, anyway./

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