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Burrell Traction Engine & My new Vertex Rotary Table purchase

 Vertex Rotary Table purchase... Well, here it is, and I am pleased. This is after a good hour or so of cleaning up, but the results speak for them self. It is the proper Vertex original, yes it does have the 3 tapped M5 holes for the dividing plate mounting so we were lucky. The next mission is to buy the remaining parts to convert this for dividing use and then after Christmas the differential gears can be started.   By comparison to the rotary table I already have, it is similar in size as its only about 10mm higher and is the same overall diameter. This being important as my machine is of limited size. It has the 4 slots, not all are like this, some are 3 but as the differential mounting slots for the gears are opposite each other a 4-slot table is essential. It has the ability to be mounted vertical and this means a smaller footprint on the machine, and with a horizontally mounted cutter in the vertical head allows the work piece to be as big as 6" without the need for riser