has anybody

I heard that Bob Glidden never used engine stands to build engines because the block would actually warp.
He would actually build his engines on a table.
I don't know if it was a psychological thing or if the billionth of an inch deflection really mattered.
He was a very successful pro stock racer back in the day though........
I wouldn't doubt if left over a period of years that the cranks would warp/droop a measurable amount though. Standing them on end makes for better storage as well.
I also wondered if they would shorten up a bit if stored on end for several years too?
I am trying hard to not make a joke about women's breasts vs time here as well to prove the theory.........