ChrisQuayle

John Stevenson wrote:

>>
>>I would be *seriously* interested in such a machine. The only thing I
>>can pick fault with them is the feed motor, which looks like it was
>>glued on as an afterthought.
>>
>>In fact, almost as good as the home grown stuff like S&B, Holbrook etc
>>:-)... (ducks)
>>
>>Chris
>>
>>
>
> No you don't want one of those, they are not that accurate for your
> needs.
> Have a look for a round bed Drummond.

I dunno, sounds pretty good to me, though a Drummond would still be
capable of good work in the right hands.

On a brighter note, have just bagged a P series Pultra for the princely
sum of 135 ukp. Had just spent Sunday afternoon fixing the shed roof and
various other stuff around the garden, which I had been putting off for
months. Stopped for a break and idly browsing around Ebay and there it
was, at a buy it now price. Only just listed and just couldn't resist.
Doesn't look like there are that many accessories and there is no motor,
but minor detail. Loads of collets around and just the job for the
really lightweight work.

See: http://www.lathes.co.uk/pultra/page2.html

Perhaps there is some justice and reward for doing all the jobs you
don't really want to do :-)...

Chris