Does anyone make a low cost power feed for a Gorton 1-22 mill?

parrothead

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Just wondering. I see all kinds of power feeds for the BP mills and clones, but the mounting brackets don't look like they would fit my big Gorton.
 
The power feeds are pretty much universal in my experience. I had to adapt one I purchased from Precision Mathews for my full size Sharp knee mill.
It took some time to get it right.
Had to use the lathe to make a spacer, I shortened a bushing too.
The lead screw support is specific to Sharp and is not standard. There is an extension that I had to purchase also.
The pic is of the left side showing the extended support. Both sides are the same. The drive is on the right. I don't have a pic.
Works great now.
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Thanks. I'll probably tackle this project late this winter, but I wanted to try to get a game plan ahead of time.
 
Pay attention to the gear backlash. Since these are not a perfect fit they come with a shim pack that must be dialed in.
I assume the longevity would be compromised significantly if there was not a good fit.
Little tiny gear teeth.
 
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