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Yesterday I took a trip to the local scrap yard and found what I think is a 9J Gorton vertical mill
and a South Bend lathe with about a 12 foot bed. I have some interest in the mill as a restoration
project. I think the main motor is 460 volt 3 phase, not sure about the feed motor. If the motors could
be rewired for 230, it might be worth the effort. Also, the quill has an unknown to me taper in it. I think it
could possibly be a Brown & Sharpe taper but not sure. I need to take another look at this stuff.
It's kind of a shame to see these machines sitting outside uncared for.
and a South Bend lathe with about a 12 foot bed. I have some interest in the mill as a restoration
project. I think the main motor is 460 volt 3 phase, not sure about the feed motor. If the motors could
be rewired for 230, it might be worth the effort. Also, the quill has an unknown to me taper in it. I think it
could possibly be a Brown & Sharpe taper but not sure. I need to take another look at this stuff.
It's kind of a shame to see these machines sitting outside uncared for.