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| Ian.C:
Hi there, I have recently bought this old lathe, the previous owner did not know what model it was, its serial No is DEH 3656/4001, I would like to know what model it is to try and get hold of a manual for it. I hope that worked. The first problem I have with it is what I think is a belt tensioning lever which has sheared, I have removed the grub screw from the knurled adjustment collar but cannot withdraw the threaded bar, I thought it would just slide out to enable me to repair it, here is a closer picture. I have always wanted a lathe but have very limited knowledge so be kind to me! If any one could help I would be very grateful. Ian |
| John Rudd:
Hi Ian and welcome to Madmodder... :wave: Looks like your lathe could be a Boxford B variety... Some more info at www.lathes.co.uk, might be helpful... :coffee: |
| andyf:
Hi Ian, and welcome. Chances are someone here will have the answer, but if not you might consider joining this Yahoo Group which is devoted to Boxfords: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BoxfordLathe-UserGroup/ Andy |
| RussellT:
Hi Ian It's an early model C. There's no power cross feed lever on the Apron so it's not an A or B. It's got a lead screw so it's not a T. The motor is at the back so it's not one of the underdrive variants AUD, BUD etc. All that's left is a model C. The lever you're trying to dismantle moves the motor back to tension the belt and that's the feature that identifies it as an early Model C. I've never played with one like that but I think the lever moves the rod on it's thread. Have a look at the other end and see what's going on there. Can you turn it without damaging the end - if it's threaded it may need unscrewing. Russell |
| Ian.C:
Thanks for the replies. The adjustment collar is obviously on a threaded section, where it passes through the casting it exits as a bar rather than being threaded and locates in the motor holding cradle. I still cant understand how moving the tensioning lever in a left to right arc moves a shaft perpendicular to the line of the arc. The adjustment collar nipps up really tight when trying to unscrew it from the thread and the end sheared quite clean. I need a drawing really. |
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