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    paul gough
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      If I was to make the 17000 klm flight to your region I would probably find it more fruitful proceeding to Germany and Wabeco's showroom to get a 'hands on' with their mills as well. I reside in the upside down world of the Antipodes, hence my hope for a positive 'virtual experience' in answer to my query. Paul Gough.

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      paul gough
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        Thanks John, At last a bar bed users comment. The ones you show are appear to be 'industrial strength' and so much heavier than the little Wabeco D2000E I am considering. However it is nice to hear of, (and see), an example of this type of lathe which seems to confirm there is nothing inherently lacking in the design. Paul Gough.

        #195531
        John Coates
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          @johncoates48577
          Posted by paul gough on 01/07/2015 14:12:43:

          Thanks John, At last a bar bed users comment. However it is nice to hear of, (and see), an example of this type of lathe which seems to confirm there is nothing inherently lacking in the design.

          Hi Paul

          Well it's the only lathe I have ever owned so I have nothing to compare it to but it is a lovely machine (albeit in need of some TLC now it is 68 yrs old). It is big and heavy probably 250-350kgs going by my Elliott 10M shaper. After I bought mine about three came up on ebay within the year but haven't seen any for many years so folks must be as happy as I am.

          Good look with your searching mate

          John

          #195545
          Nigel McBurney 1
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            @nigelmcburney1

            I used to visit a contract machine shop in Twickenham in the 1970s ,they had three barker lathes,the only ones I have ever seen,the company had no complaints about them and found the rotating headstock very useful for the varied work that contractors get,

            #195546
            Nigel McBurney 1
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              @nigelmcburney1

              I used to visit a contract machine shop in Twickenham in the 1970s ,they had three barker lathes,the only ones I have ever seen,the company had no complaints about them and found the rotating headstock very useful for the varied work that contractors get,

              #195547
              Nigel McBurney 1
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                @nigelmcburney1

                I used to visit a contract machine shop in Twickenham in the 1970s ,they had three barker lathes,the only ones I have ever seen,the company had no complaints about them and found the rotating headstock very useful for the varied work that contractors get,

                #195570
                John Coates
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                  @johncoates48577
                  Posted by Nigel McBurney 1 on 02/07/2015 09:28:03:

                  I used to visit a contract machine shop in Twickenham in the 1970s ,they had three barker lathes,

                  That supply of spare parts would have made me a very happy bunny!

                  wink

                  #195583
                  Howard Lewis
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                    @howardlewis46836

                    For anyone wanting to see or buy a Wabeco machine in U.K., Pro machine Tools are located at :

                    Unit 17

                    Station Road Business Park

                    Barnack, (between Peterborough and Stamford)

                    PE9 3DW,

                    There is an advert on the inside of the front cover of M.E.W. 230, giving the above address, Telephone No. and E mail address.

                    Usual disclaimer, having once visited, but never having been a customer.

                    H T H

                    Howard

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