A few years in an unheated barn is all it takes. Heating and cooling cycles, condensation forming all over, and bingo - that shabby chic look
Actually that's not as bad as the first impression gives - it would be eminently restorable - I've seen worse. That's the three shaft (automated) version of the 1200
I said that to him, that it could be restored. I don't think he wants such a big project though. He wants something he can use with the minimum of fettling.
You might be interested to know this was at Thanestone Mart, near Aberdeen. It went for £450. There were also a pair of Bridgeports with DROs. They were in better condition.
You might be interested to know this was at Thanestone Mart, near Aberdeen. It went for £450. There were also a pair of Bridgeports with DROs. They were in better condition.