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Thanks again to all respondees,

Think I will order one of these. I actually need it to take a vertical slide to do some milling, (as I don't have a stand alone milling machine). Yes, I think the Old Boxford should be more popular, its a very well made lathe, with a lot of rigidity and mine seems pretty good without much wear despite it being circa 1951, it has suffered cosmetically but while its working I'm loathe to disturb anything to paint it. I'm sure the long bed Myfords with their gap bed are more versatile but its nice to have some strength in the tool holders etc. Its a real step up from my other lathe which I still have ( can't bear to part) an old Zyto 3"+.

Regards

Dave

Hi

Thanks everyone for the replies. What I would like to know is, is the cross slide advertised on the link I enclosed, familiar to anyone, and does anyone have experience of it. I want a multi slot one cos the last thing I want is to practise milling on a £97 item and also I want a quick fix. As far as model making goes I've only used the lathe for DIY mechanics and other houshold jobs. I did actually take model maker (some of you won't have heard of this ) when I was very young and drooled over the Myford advertised on the back cover, could never raise the money however to buy. I would like to construct a stationary steam engine and am intigued by Stirling Engines of the large variety. Whether I will ever do anything I don't know cos I have too many interests but not passionate about any.

I've had a quick look at the Yahoo site and will need to look at this in greater depth. I'm now off to do some caravanning, I might get a chance to use the internet if my dongle works in the middle of Wales.

Regards

Dave

Hi Everyone

New to this site but I do subscribe to Model Engineers Wkshop.

Many questions to ask as a long term but inexperienced metal machinist.

I have recently refurbished a Boxford 4.5 AUD lathe and it runs great with the original 3 phase motor with capacitor start and run network on single phase.

Main burning question do I grease or oil the main roller bearings??

I want to buy a slotted cross slide for it, does anyone have experience of the one available from http://www.latheparts.co.uk/ as it is £50 or more cheaper than others I've found which makes me suspicious of quality. Don't need the bees knees but also want it to work withou a lot of extra labour,

Thanks

Dave