I've demo'd the machine Frank speaks about on a couple Open days at the museum.
A Model 31, curiously, built in Italy, and with a very high serial number. The last demo I did, the gentleman who had imported, and owned the machine was in attendance. If I recall, he mentioned that they had bought two, and the 2nd machine remained crated and never used.
For better or worse, the machine is fitted with a Star Quadder, and a very slow drive pinion. The later is useful when doing demo's since it facilitates talking through the actions of the machine without racing. With regard to the former, I prefer the mechanical Hydraquadder. But we like what we know, and I know the Hydraqudder since my Two-in-One Model 31 is fitted with one. I've never liked the arguably somewhat inscrutable workings of the Star, particularly the recast button.
I look forward to the day we can get back at it.
mjb
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