@George R
Not sure if your still looking, but Penn Tool company has the Birmingham version of the G4003, with a gap @ a similar price.
I've been using a Birmingham 13x40 for over 10 years. It's been a great lathe.
Birmingham 12" x 36" Precision Geared Head Bench Lathe - YCL-1236GH
Experience precision machining with the Birmingham 12" x 36" Precision Geared Head Bench Lathe - The ultimate tool for accurate and efficient turning operations.www.penntoolco.com
Thanks
I’ll take a look
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