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3rd January 2019, 03:00 PM #1Most Valued Member
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Holbrook H17 on Gumtree - Who Bought it?
G'day Gents,
A story of lament for me (but don't feel sorry).
I have been seeking a Holbrook H series lathe for years, missing out on a couple from the UK due to communication difficulties etc. Living in WA one learns that there is not much machinery available for sale here that is not clapped out or priced as if they don't want to sell it. I have purchased machines/equipment/tooling from Holland, UK (x2), Brisbane (x2), Sydney, Melbourne (x2), Adelaide, etc with only three items purchased here in WA. One gets used to paying a large amount for transport in addition to paying for the equipment. OK, you can quit crying the crocodile tears - most of you face similar problems of distance anywhere in Australia outside Melbourne/Sydney.
Anyway, last night I surveyed Gumtree, and behold there was a Holbrook H17 here locally in WA at a reasonable price - and only 150 Km away - Whoopee!!!
Someone had bid upon it and I was waiting till this morning, not believing that my bid at 11pm would have even been read - silly me.
Anyway, the long and the short of it was that it was sold when I attempted to buy it this morning- Oh well, that is life.
So a couple of thoughts:
Firstly, congratulations to the purchaser. If this lathe has not suffered unseen damage, it will be a great addition to your machine collection; and
Secondly, Did a member of this esteemed forum group manage to purchase this lathe, either Western Australian or Eastern Stater? If so, can pictures be posted for the benefit of the rest of the forum as well as a summary of operating experience when such has been accumulated?
I sincerely hope that a forum member was able to purchase this lathe and will look after it whilst using it for the next owner.
So as first mentioned, don't be sorry for me, be glad for the new owner.
Regards and a happy new year (a bit belated) to everyone
Quentin
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