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Joe K · 01-18-2025, 05:37 PM

Besides my interest in Model A, I also have interest in antique machine tools. Sometimes the research that goes into a particularly manufacturer is as satisfying as actually finding a specimen "out in the wild."

A few tools I have bought "because it pleases me." I own a Barnes No. 5 (Velocipede Lathe set up for "full pedal.") but coming across its smaller variant the Barnes 4-1/2 I have to say I "like" having the 4-1/2. I've never used the 4-1/2, even though it is all there including the elusive 11 "change gears." But why use if I have the more capable No. 5 in the stable?

Still, I pass by the 4-1/2 and there is this slight rush... It pleases me to see it there.

Maybe not like sex, but being reminded of sex.

Without the sex act.

Joe K

01-18-2025, 05:37 PM	#17
Joe K Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Cow Hampshire Posts: 4,610	Re: There's no profit in it... Besides my interest in Model A, I also have interest in antique machine tools. Sometimes the research that goes into a particularly manufacturer is as satisfying as actually finding a specimen "out in the wild." A few tools I have bought "because it pleases me." I own a Barnes No. 5 (Velocipede Lathe set up for "full pedal.") but coming across its smaller variant the Barnes 4-1/2 I have to say I "like" having the 4-1/2. I've never used the 4-1/2, even though it is all there including the elusive 11 "change gears." But why use if I have the more capable No. 5 in the stable? Still, I pass by the 4-1/2 and there is this slight rush... It pleases me to see it there. Maybe not like sex, but being reminded of sex. Without the sex act. Joe K __________________ Shudda kept the horse.