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Manufactured/Badged by:
George Gorton Machine Co.
Racine, WI

Machine Specifications
Machine Class: Metal Working Machinery
Machine Type: Mill, Vertical
Machine Size:
Submitted By: Ken Umpierre
Machine Specifications
Description/Model: 8-1/2D Vertical Mill
Date of Manufacturer: Last serial # in 1953
Serial Number: 33326
Last Updated 12/1/2013 9:25:14 AM

Comments:
This was the last 8.5D made in 1953 and it is equipped with factory power table feeds and spindle feed.
It has a B&S 9 taper in the spindle and a two speed motor.
The spindle brake lever is not original but everything else seems to be as it left the factory.

Photo 1:

Comments: As bought at auction.
Source: myself
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Photo 2:

Comments: Left side as purchased
Source: Myself
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Photo 3:

Comments: Hanging from gantry
Source: Myself
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