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Old 18-06-12, 11:15
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Originally Posted by Tony Smith View Post
There is a Lathe ON E-BAY at the moment which is a 1940 war effort piece.

Still fitted with a brass plate stating:

"THIS EQUIPMENT
IS THE PROPERTY OF
MINISTRY OF MUNITIONS
COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA"

An essential item, I would think, to make the most authentic reproduction 25pdr projectiles!
here you go Tony

http://www.lathes.co.uk/purcell/

The spindle speeds are rather slow with very low top speed . Looks like it has plain spindle bearings too, not ideal . Mike
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