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14-04-12, 22:38
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Thanks Mike,
I am already familiar with Lathes.uk, it is a fantastic resource for those interested in machine tool history. You seem to be well placed when these jewels come up for new ownership title! You mentioned a Paris based sales order? In 1940 Australia was desperate for machine tools and with this lathe possibly bound for France it may have been diverted to a destination more able to use it other than the foreign regime on French soil at that time! Speculation can run wild! cheers Bill. 
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10-05-12, 03:35
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Here you go Mike, a little toy most of us like to get our hands on.....and complete with military provenance, what more could you possibly want.
Rich.
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10-05-12, 03:42
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What more could you want?
I suppose this GenSet would come in handy as well. Found this on the same site, different owner and not a cherished item like the lathe box.
Rich.
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C60S Austin Champ x 2 Humber 1 Ton & Trailer Last edited by Richard Coutts-Smith; 10-05-12 at 07:23.
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10-05-12, 06:01
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Yes quite a beast . Imagine what it would weigh  Would it have been mounted on a trailer at some point ? They would have had a 3 phase generator for it somewhere . Mike
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10-05-12, 07:31
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Not sure how it would have travelled in the day Mike, only ever seen this one. At the moment it is being shipped back via Semi. and after cramming the box full of other site paraphenalia a Franna was needed for the lift.
The front of the box is hinged at the top, so it can be propped open for easier access and all is still in regular use. My kind offer of looking after this unit has been knocked back..... Rich.
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10-05-12, 11:19
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The machine is a Japanese Dainichi . It is a lathe, milling machine and shaper , all in one .
http://www.lathes.co.uk/dainichi/
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10-05-12, 13:17
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Give that man a cigar
Yes Mike, you are right, I only read it as a "Universal machine Tool", 'cause I did not have my glasses on when I took the photo.
Rich.
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