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May also be handy info :- **LINK**

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So that the single phase motor can be reversed if required.

There is a bit more to it than with a 3 phase motor.

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I would say that the brushes have gone south. (quite common on some imported DC motors)

Don't keep trying to run the rascal until they are replaced.

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Here is some on ebay :- **LINK**

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Hello Les,

I have sent you a mail.

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I got that one from Cromwell tools as they have a branch in Warrington not far from where I am based for work.

I have seen it (I think) on ebay. I will have a nosey for a link for you.

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This :-

Getting good results from it. As good as using the flood coolant but not suffering with getting myself an oily shower when I have the coolant pump switched on.!

Not the cheapest product but you need very, very little of it.

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Boxford STS 10.20

Base footprint 114 x 43cm

Swarf / coolant tray 118 x 57cm + 30cm to the 118 if you need to open the door at the side to gears / motor pulley.

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You have.!

Just give it to me in exchange for a bag of Jelly Babies. I will put it to use.

Tempted ain't ya.?

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When you say 'footprint' to you mean the area actually touching the floor by the cabinet or the area of the swarf tray.?

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I get the blame for everything.!!!!

Why should here be any different.?

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I know the Harrison M250 has a D1-3 headstock and this range of Boxfords does **LINK**

I suppose it depends upon your definition of 'compact'.? I have one of those Boxfords which for model engineering could not be considered compact. But a friend of mine who runs a machine shop considers it to be a baby lathe.

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I have one of these **LINK** from RDG on my Boxford.

It's OK but they don't always have the extra tool holders in stock. I have wanted to buy some extras for about 3 months from them.

Having said that this week they are now again in stock.!

Regards, Nick

2 accounts eh.?

"He's a witch.!!!! ...................... Burn him, burn him, burn him.!!!!!!!" (** chanted with Monty Python type accent)

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I would imagine it's a scanned pdf copy.

So he will probably email it to you as soon as he has the funds you send him.

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A copy of the manual seems to be available from a link on this page.

**LINK**

Regards, Nick

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Michael, from henceforth you shall be know as 'The collet fetish man-guy-bloke-fella' .!!!!

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Good and interesting replies. Thanks.

The side discussion about the collets is a worthy one and I can understand the benifits of such a system and why it should be considered when purchasing a new chuck.

I should however have made my requirements a little clearer in my OP (which also ties in with a recent thread I made about avoiding marks on work) I will also need to re-hold part finished items that would not be possible in a collet chuck such as things in the image below.

A collet chuck at some point will be on my 'new toy' list though.

Cheers, Nick

I would imagine it is. But I imagine said system with it being Bernerd is a 'lovely' handsome price also.! I would probably have to sell my playtime motorbike to fund one. lol

Yes John, I think the smallest size possible for a D1-3 backplate is 100mm or the mounting spigots would end up in 'mid-air'. I don't have a problem with 10mm around the back of the chuck protruding so long as it's finished smooth and rounded edges to prevent my knuckles becoming 'customised'

Cheers all, Nick

I am only 52.!!!!! .............. That's classed as a mere 'wippersnapper' in the world of model engineering.

Ain't it.?????????

Nick