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Thread: Boxford rebuild
07/01/2012 22:49:06
Posted by Terryd on 07/01/2012 22:11:21:
Posted by Adrian Mack on 07/01/2012 16:46:49:
I have just acquired a Boxford similar to yours, not sure of exact age or model, will have to research a bit. Before I locate it in my workshop I would like to clean it up and refurbish a bit. I came across your post by a Google search for Boxford paint colour and have obviously now subscribed to this forum. I have just ordered 500 ml of enamel machine paint using the colout code suggested, will see what it turns out like. Was an eBay purchase so I think the price was quite reasonable, I am hoping the paint type will be compatible with the original, time will tell
 
In terms of refurbishment of head bearings, gear train and slides etc, I wondered if you could guide me to some relevant information that you may have already referenced in this or other forums.
 
Thanks.
 
 
Hi Adrian,
 
You should join the Boxford users group on Yahoo, there is lots of advice there. However I have a lot of information that might help so just send a private message.
 
Early Boxfords were painted Smoke Grey BS 381 692. Companies such as Johnstone's Paints (normal caveat) can make it up for you at little relative cost. You need to look up the serial number stamped on the RH end of the bed to confirm the manufacture date, Look up here
 
Best Regards,
 
Terry
 
 
I just had to got out to the garage and look, here's what I found:
 

And this is what I've got to play with :
 

Happy days
07/01/2012 22:14:20
Thank you both!
 
I guess I should spend a bit of time now going over my Boxford to determine its specification and real condition, no doubt I will a few more questions along the way then.
It's great to see such a wealth of information on this forum and on the yahoo user group.
 
Thanks again
Adrian
07/01/2012 16:46:49
I have just acquired a Boxford similar to yours, not sure of exact age or model, will have to research a bit. Before I locate it in my workshop I would like to clean it up and refurbish a bit. I came across your post by a Google search for Boxford paint colour and have obviously now subscribed to this forum. I have just ordered 500 ml of enamel machine paint using the colout code suggested, will see what it turns out like. Was an eBay purchase so I think the price was quite reasonable, I am hoping the paint type will be compatible with the original, time will tell
 
In terms of refurbishment of head bearings, gear train and slides etc, I wondered if you could guide me to some relevant information that you may have already referenced in this or other forums.
 
Thanks.
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