On Thu, 02 May 2013 13:20:25 -0500, Ignoramus6158
wrote:

Gorton 2-28 we put in our shop. Still to be wired.

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-O...502_121551.jpg


That looks just as rigid as my Supermax. You'll LOVE it.

Now, I'd suggest you upgrade your cutting tools. I make extensive use
of Sandvick R390 inserts with endmills from 1/2" to four inch. These
inserts run great without coolant and make the most of a rigid
machine. I've learned to make cuts so most of the chips fly back into
the machine whenever possible, but a chip deflector of some type is
needed because the sandvick design puts all the heat in the chip. They
come off almost red hot.

Karl