- margamatix
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Re: Testo Reaction Machine
I've restored one (in fact, I think it's the one in the photo above) and I stripped it because it had been painted appallingly badly in Ronseal. Then I varnished it and it looked a lot better, although you should bear in mind that the cabinets are made of plywood which isn't particularly attractive.
As you have several, I would suggest stripping and varnishing one of them to see what you think, I personally would be tempted to leave them "as is" unless the paintwork is particularly bad.
It amazes me that a machine which principally relies on a rubber suction cap for its operation still works perfectly after some 30-40 years.
As you have several, I would suggest stripping and varnishing one of them to see what you think, I personally would be tempted to leave them "as is" unless the paintwork is particularly bad.
It amazes me that a machine which principally relies on a rubber suction cap for its operation still works perfectly after some 30-40 years.
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Swedish Testo machine
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http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... SS:GB:3160
This has just popped up on American ebay.
I always thought Testo machines were made in Wales, supposedly by an ex policeman.
Just wondered if anyone knows anything about this, never seen one with that glass on either.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... SS:GB:3160
This has just popped up on American ebay.
I always thought Testo machines were made in Wales, supposedly by an ex policeman.
Just wondered if anyone knows anything about this, never seen one with that glass on either.
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Re: Swedish Testo machine
It doesn't appear to be Swedish made. I can't read the address but I'm guessing "Testo Company" may be one of the "ABA" Arthur Brown Associated Companies of Llandudno GB. I've seen these in the US before, so I imagine it was manufactured in Wales for export to America. I don't understand (maybe our American cousins can comment) how the coinage on the glass can be "Nickel" when the speed is in Mph, not Kmph. 

Re: Swedish Testo machine
PM, USA is MPH, OK?pennymachines wrote: I don't understand (maybe our American cousins can comment) how the coinage on the glass can be "Nickel" when the speed is in Mph, not Kmph.
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Re: Swedish Testo machine
Gameswat wrote:PM, USA is MPH, OK?

TESTO COMPANY ... MADE IN SWEDEN

I now maintain, without fear of contradiction

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Re: Testo Reaction Meter
Challenge the PM at your peril! 

Testo reaction machine
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My Son bought a machine a while back to play around with but the graphic on the front is useless.
I wondered if anyone on here has a glass with the graphic on or a copy of the artwork so I can get one made for him.
Regards Pat.
My Son bought a machine a while back to play around with but the graphic on the front is useless.
I wondered if anyone on here has a glass with the graphic on or a copy of the artwork so I can get one made for him.
Regards Pat.
Re: Testo reaction machine
No-one answered you, but doing a search on here, there is a thread (now merged above - Site Admin.) on these machines and they often come up at auction. This might prompt someone to send a better picture of one.
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