Boxford Lathe Rewiring

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14 November 2016 at 13:23 #12817
Brian H
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Adding a reversing switch and coolant facilities
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14 November 2016 at 13:23 #266544
Brian H
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With the very kind help of a fellow MEer, I have my Boxford lathe with reverse and coolant facilities.

A much bigger job than anticipated as I'm more used to 3ph and am now on 1 ph.

Useful in other ways as I found the primary drive belt about to break.
14 November 2016 at 15:08 #266561
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Just be very careful using reverse if its the screw on chuck model. Slow speed only else you will easily spin the chuck off.

For its size they are a great lathe and are a very capable tool if its set up right.

Enjoy.

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14 November 2016 at 15:54 #266571
Brian H
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Thanks for that MalcB, I tend to wait until the chuck has stopped before reversing after my previous lathe with 3ph and wet plate clutch, spun off a 12" chuck through over enthusiastic reversing.

I think it's worth leaving the comment on here as a warning to others.
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