On Apr 17, 11:14*am, "Pete C." wrote:
Ignoramus24865 wrote:

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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Not if you swivel the ram of a Bridgeport style machine, that can move
the spindle well off to the side of the knee.

When you do something like large flat plate work this is often
necessary.