On 27 Aug, 17:47, Peter Fairbrother  wrote:
> jontom_...@hotmail.com wrote:
> > Peter
>
> > If you decide that you want to go with a “proper” British built lathe,
> > I have a good Boxford AUD (power feeds to saddle and cross slide,
> > thread cutting gearbox, single phase from new, coolant pump)  that I
> > could be persuaded to part with. If you are not too far from junction
> > 17 of the M4 I might also deliver it (within your stated budget) as
> > long as access is OK your end. You would need to be fairly quick for
> > that though as my son goes back to university in a few weeks time and
> > I wouldn’t do it on my own.
>
> Sounds pretty good overall, except for being Imperial and perhaps a
> little larger than I want, though it will fit nicely.
>
> Access is tricky - up one flight of stairs - but not impossible, and I
> could round up a few local chaps to help. Also I have moved lots of
> pianos, so am used to moving similar large top-heavy narrow objects.
> Could even leave it downstairs if needed. How big are the holes under
> the bed?
>
> I'm in Trowbridge, about 20 miles south of J 17 - is that anywhere close?
>
> Thanks,
>
> -- Peter


OK Peter, got your e-mail but I'm just off out so I will reply
tomorrow with a couple of pictures and some more details. We can then
take it from there if you decide you want to.

Best regards

Keith