Member postings for Simon Wood 1

Thank you so much for that info.....That has now led me to a Kenneth Wells website with lots of photos and instructions for restoration. Now I just need to locates some bits for it and start stripping it down. Thank you once again

Hi Folk.....Picked this up locally today and wuold lke to restore it. Proplem is I have no idea of model or manufacturer so that I can search for parts and info. Any ides from you peeps would be greatly appreciated

Hi Folks. Wanting to sell my TF280 boxford lathe but do not know what to advertise it for. It is the 500mm centre version and has had a 240v variable speed controller fitted. It comes with live centre, jacobs chuck, various cutters and is in good condition. I have added a photo so any suggestions on price would be greatly appreciated

i bought one of those in America and use it there when I get across on vacation. It only cost me £75 from a shop called Harbor Freight. They are cheap and rough and ready but actually manage to do the job for pen making. I would like to get back into small bowl turning so would probably go for something just a little better. Im not adverse to buying used so would keep an eye on gumtree. The Boxford is nothing but an ornament at the moment so I think it has to go.

Hi Folks. Just want to say thank you for all your replies. I wanted to use the boxford because it has variable speed and is fantastically smooth compared to the old wood lathe. Reading about the cleaning up and low speeds I wonder whether just to sell the boxford and buy a mini lathe with variable speed. It seems a shame as its a fantastic lathe but is sat doing nothing....

Hi

I have just started the hobby of pen making and have been using an old wood lathe but my Boxford TF280 is sitting there doing nothing at the moment. I just wondered if it is possible to fit a plain tool rest onto the boxford and if so where might I be able to buy one.The boxford would be a more accurate lathe and I also have a 240v speed controller fitted so it would be easier to change speeds for cutting and polishing

Any info greatly appreciated