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Cheers Andy now this is going to sound stupid but how do I engage the gears... what levers do that? the reason I ask is that my turnings are going to be knurled and that should be done at a low speed, I will at some point look for a manual on this lathe Merv

Hi chaps here’s the latest, lathes now in the workshop with Jaguar CUB inverter and remote all installed and running. Just a couple of quick questions that I’m baffled about, firstly not sure if I'm doing something wrong here but why is it that I can slow the speed down almost to a stop with...

Cheers Wizard it's not the cheapest one I know £850 + vat £200 on a Jaguar Cub 3A–1 inverter with the power Capacitors made pendant switch...whatever that is LOL... £85 delivery + plus all that stinking VAT I would just like to say many thanks to all you folk especialy Wizard who has help me...

Hi can you guys tell me if this is a BUD OR A CUD BOXFORD The guys are selling this as a BUD its going to cost me about £1400 with a Jaguar Cub 3A–1 inverter with the power Capacitors made pendant switchalso has it got power cross feed. what do you think guys. Merv

OMG they are amazing, I have already made one mistake with not getting the right machine - luckily I got my money back so i need to get it right. As I say this is mostly the type of thing I will be making my first batch all sold within a week, the reason for this long drawn out topic is I am...

Thanks Wizard looking at it now... do you know what model that is

LOL well that settles that then! This is the Boxford I'm looking at http://www.homeandworkshop.co.uk/boxford.htm?59527 That’s being honest, thanks Guys I'm not going to touch it then, I have found one Boxford CUD that looks in an ok condition and it is 240v I have enquired about a coolant...

Thanks for the replies guys, the Boxford A model was not that good for the money they were asking £1150.00 in an un-cleaned condition then I would have to add an inverter to the cost plus a few tools so it would have totalled around £1350.00 - £1450.00. Have anyone any thoughts on the...

Thanks for the replies guys, the Boxford A model was not that good for the money they were asking £1150.00 in an un-cleaned condition then I would have to add an inverter to the cost plus a few tools so it would have totalled around £1350.00 - £1450.00. Have anyone any thoughts on the...

Hi all I have found a model A Boxford.. now I have to look for the right inverter I spoke to one lathe company and they said that the motor has to be duel voltage to use an inverter...is this true? I'm hoping the lathe I'm looking at has a duel voltage otherwise I'm back to square one again... I...

Cheers guys, a model A what’s the difference?... sorry chaps but this is a whole new world for me as I'm mainly a woodturner, is a model A better machine and as for a digital read out yes that would be handy but not essential, I could probably go to about £1100.00 but I want a good Boxford for...

Yer I'm not sure which one if I need one at all. Merv

Hi again guys just a quick one if the lathe I'm looking at is 3 phase although it dont list it as single or 3 phase how easy and how much would it cost to convert 3ph to 240v heres the listed lathe I'm looking at http://www.bwmachinetools.co.uk/machine ... mber=10495 Merv

Wizard I will give you £130.00 for it...lol - got my eye on a Boxford CUD now, I think I could lead into problems with transport with a Colchester Bantam - looking at the the Boxford I think I should be able to remove it from the base and move it easier and still provide my needs. Good luck...

Thanks Dick I think my heart is set on A Colchester lathe now either the Bantam 800 or a Student if I can pick one up localized to where I live my son-in-laws father has a big van with a tail lift, failing that I have a pick-up truck that will take a 1000kg but then I would need to hire an...