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The above isn't a nut but it was machined from solid to look like one! It measures 37mm across the flats. A couple of plugs made:

Started this little project a few days ago. Thought it might be of some interest. I'm just gonna let you guess what it is.

The whole of China comes to a standstill around Chinese new year (Feb 8th). Likely has something to do with it. I know from experience that ordering anything around that time will delay your order for months!

I have an AUD which I love I'm always looking out for tooling, I noticed a couple of ex-school AUD's on eBay a few days ago not too far from me. They made £740 and £760. Absolute bargains! Gutted I missed the auctions. The Dixon toolposts fitted to them are worth £200 on there own!

I saw them on the website. I wonder if they will be doing the larger 250-100 wedge type?

I know my lathe isn't a priceless artifact, I'm just a bit OCD about things being as they should be. I'll find a way, I'm supposed to be an engineer after all!

Has anyone here fitted digital scales to there Boxford lathe? I would like to fit a set to mine and would like some neat mounting ideas. I'd rather not have to start drilling holes into my precious Boxford.

Thanks for the warm welcome guys!

Most of the first things I made where just parts. I guess this was my first proper project. It's a bit different. :D

Hello guys my names Matt. I've been into model engineering for about 6 or 7 years now so still a relative beginner. I'm kinda at that stage where I have the basics nailed down but I'm still at the bottom of a steep learning curve. Initially I bought a lathe for gunsmithing projects, making small parts which would otherwise cost a fortune. I started with a raglan training lathe but have upgraded 3 times since. I now own a boxford AUD and a small knee mill which suit my needs perfectly. I hope to learn mre from the knowledgeable folk here. See you around!