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German quality and reliability in machine tool manufacturing often stem from their simplicity. Engineers of that era understood that the fewer parts a lathe has, the stronger it is, and the likelihood of backlash decreases in direct proportion to the reduction in the number of parts and their connections. In general, today's examples fully prove this theory. It is worth adding that these machines are still in excellent working condition.
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00:01 Saupe & Sohn Maschinenfabrik
05:07 Ernst Scherzinger
09:15 Rebmann "Boy" Lathe