1 EXHIBIT 23.2 CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS We consent to the use of our report dated November 3, 1995, except as to Note 1, which is as of September 25, 1997, with respect to the restated consolidated financial statements of National-Oilwell, Inc. included in this Current Report on Form 8-K of National-Oilwell, Inc. COOPERS & LYBRAND Chartered Accountants Edmonton, Alberta November 7, 1997