first thanks to all those who helped with info on this machine
It turns out to be the one that can operate with coolant and an outstanding
18 "x 6" of movement the bellows are all in good condition and no apparent play in spindle I can see what AM meant about a manual machine have to come up with a simple method of moving the table any idea what sort of table feed speed I should aim for I have a small 3 phase motor which is a worm drive and thought a couple of limit switches / relays to yo yo it what have other people done thanks for any ideas
Andrew Bishop