boxford type A

[t20]

Hi all i have been offered a boxford type A lathe on the original stand the guy wants £500 i am a beginner and was wondering what your thoughts would be

thanks mike

[doubleboost]

Hi
Mike
The Boxford is a good solid lathe £500 is a good price depending on condition & what comes woth it
Is it single ot 3 phase
There are plenty of bits available for them on ebay
My present lathe is a Boxford AUD
If you could post some pictures that would help
Regards
John

[t20]

Thanks for the reply john i am going to see it tomorrow , the guy brought a garage and it was in there so he doesn't know much about it he said its 240v. Do you know if these  machines have any inherent problems

thanks mike

[doubleboost]

Nothing nasty springs to mind
It all depends on condition and how it has been used
Have a look at this site loads of info there
http://www.lathes.co.uk/boxford/page2.html
John

[raynerd]

Hi, I have a Boxford Model A and I love it. It is a perfect size for me and my workshop. I was very very lucky and picked mine up cheap (£100) with three, 3 jaw chucks and a 4 jaw and a few other extras. From what I`ve seen on homeworkshop website, £500 would be top end wouldn`t it guys? - but that isn`t to say it isn`t worth it depending on condition and what is with it.

Good luck
Chris

[t20]

Thanks John that's a good site, lets see what happens tomorrow, i will have to try to chip him Chris or i could give you £150 for yours

I don't mind giving you a profit


Thanks Mike

[Baldrocker]

£150 for yours

$175 and you pay freight to Australia

A Nony Mouse

[JD]

Mike, go to yahoo.co.uk and search for the Boxford lathe group, stuffed full of info, plenty of experience, very helpful and friendly.
John 

[t20]

Hi guys,
 
off to see the lathe this morning, I joined the Boxford lathe group on Yahoo but i must admit i found the layout quite confusing it's not easy like this.
 Maybe I'm just showing my age , anyway i will let you know what happens later.


Thanks Mike

[raynerd]

How did the lathe inspection go?

[t20]

Well i am disappointed to say a family emergency cancelled my inspection and i probably wont get round till the weekend.

thanks Mike

[raynerd]

Hey ho...needs must.