Boxford 280

Hi,I have one of these lathes both power feeds are working and lathe is in as new condition tried everything I can see but can't get the screw cutting to engage.What am I missing?

Should be able to engage it by using the horizontal lever to the right of the apron, not the one to engage feeds

Hi Andy, go to the link below and join the Boxford forum, you may even find a manual in the Files section.

https://groups.io/g/BoxfordLathe-UserGroup

Emgee

Is the leadscrew turning?

Thanks for replies.Yes the lead screw is turning and I have tried the leaver.Posted question on Yahoo boxford group aswell.It came from a school there wouldn't by any chance be some sort of lock on it?

Got a feeling that the push/pull feed selector needs to be in the mid position eg so that neither facing or length ways feed can be selected, feed lever down then the other lever should engage the halfnuts while the screw is turning.

If feeds are working which you say they are then screw will be turning.

Edited By JasonB on 12/11/2019 13:59:44

Yes JasonB is correct, I have a simplified operating instruction sheet for that lathe and could PDF you a copy of the relevant pages if you PM me an email address

PM sent Phil.

Its sorted folks I was able to look underneath with a mirror and with some very gentle tapping on the slide of the half nut and wiggling the leaver it eventually freed up.Thanks again for all your help.