Boxford A

[lynaes]

I bought this lathe a while ago, and have tried to find a manual for exactly this lathe without succes. If it is a common bench in your part of the world, I dont know, but my hope is, that someone here could help. So my plan is to keep the Boxford and try to sell my Emco Maximat V 10. even though the Emco is much easier to use and made for mm. threads, which we use over here. I think I like the Boxford course it's a bit like me, compact and not too big.
regards

[Woodlee]

Manuals are available from Griffith Engineering in UK .
http://www.lathes.co.uk/

Nice looking lathe by the way ,I'm sure you can cut metric threads on it ,maybe just need s a couple of extra change gears.


Kev.

[lynaes]

I have visited this sit many times, but never found a manual for my lathe, only one which showes generally things for many Boxfords.

[SurfinNev]

http://www.lathes.co.uk/manuals/


MB375 BOXFORD Lathe Manual and Data Pack. A complete 160-page set of information for all models of belt-drive Boxford lathe from the earliest to the last made. Contains the larger and far-better early manual with clearer pictures and drawings together with additional sections and charts added not included in the original including, for example,how to generate pitches not shown on the screwcutting gearbox and what pitches the lever positions indicate, a full list of standard and extra changewheels and data on metric to inch and inch to metric screwcutting. Includes an additional 40-page illustrated spare section for all years including Models: A, B, C, CUD, BUD, AUD, VSL, CSB, T, TUD, ME10 and an historical account of the lathe's development. A collection of the best Sales & Accessories Catalogues that show the complete range and all the many accessories as they changed over the years. £35

The above may help.

Nev

[lynaes]

I am afraid 160 pages is far too much for me, I had hoped for a manual only conserning madel A, if it something like I have seen it's about them all et once, and with my limited kapeabilities in your language, I never get a good overvue, my brain is too small I fear. I really only want to see something about making metric threads. What gears are needed and how to set things.

[pipeclay]

From what I could find the standard Boxford came out of production with 20,40,56 and an 80 tooth idler with the quick change box.
To cut metric threads you will require 24,26,28,32,36,44,48 and a 127/100 compound gear.

[lynaes]

I think you are right, so now I only need to know about combinations for different threads. But first I will find out the price for those gears, to decide if thats affordable. Or I should keep the Emco instead.
Thanks for answers :)