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[thaiguzziParticipant @thaiguzzi]

Another query to my fellow Boxford enthusiasts.

Owner of a '69 VSL, same as an AUD basically.

How do you guys stop getting oil on the drive belt when routine service oiling the back gear through the front hole?

I have a link belt, which has now come off for cleaning and ditto the pulleys, due to ridiculous belt slipping due to oil contamination.

This is the 2nd time I've had to do this in the last 4-5 years.

Was this a design fault from Boxford, does everybody get this problem?

Last time, I actually put a tie strap around to the left of the ball oiler on the bull gear to help stop oil migrating left towards the drive belt. This helped, but still not enough obviously…

 

Edited By thaiguzzi on 17/12/2017 07:48:14

Edited By thaiguzzi on 17/12/2017 07:50:06

[thaiguzziParticipant @thaiguzzi]

[Speedy Builder5Participant @speedybuilder5]

Yes, same problem on an AUD – don't oil it so much. It really doesn't need much.
BobH

[Johnboy25Participant @johnboy25]

Morning folks…. while we’re on the subject of Boxford lathes – has anybody dimensional drawings of a splashback for the lathe? I could makeup a simple one but I sure it would be usefull with a shelf option for the Dixon QCT holders. The retired edges will make it sturdier as well.

John

[thaiguzziParticipant @thaiguzzi]

So, that's a "they all do that" then Bob…

Posted by Speedy Builder5 on 17/12/2017 07:57:06:

Yes, same problem on an AUD – don't oil it so much. It really doesn't need much.
BobH

[thaiguzziParticipant @thaiguzzi]

Hi John,

the splashback on my VSL above I made myself. Basically the full length of the swarf tray.

Had a quick measure, mine is 18" tall and 44.5" long. It has another piece joining up behind the headstock and bolting to it. It's bent for 1" along the bottom where it meets the swarf tray/cabinet top. I used 10mm sq section tubing as a border on all three edges. When finished I powdercoated it Battleship Grey. Almost looks like it left the factory like that…

Regards,

Mike.

Posted by Johnboy25 on 17/12/2017 10:31:15:

Morning folks…. while we’re on the subject of Boxford lathes – has anybody dimensional drawings of a splashback for the lathe? I could makeup a simple one but I sure it would be usefull with a shelf option for the Dixon QCT holders. The retired edges will make it sturdier as well.

John

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