Boxford Model A leadscrew gearbox.

[TerrydParticipant @terryd72465]

Hi, I've not posted for some time, I've been out of circulation. I have a Boxford imperial gearbox, leadscrew and clamp nuts which have become damaged by fire and rust. It has been dry stored now for several years but I would like to refurbish it and pass it on to someone who has a model B or C Boxford and would appreciate a chance to upgrade their lathe.

However, I have not dismantled one of these before and would be grateful for advice fro anyone who may have so that I don't make any serious mistakes.

So does anyone know of any pitfalls?

Regards

TerryD

[TerrydParticipant @terryd72465]

Dismantling a gearbox

[OldironParticipant @oldiron]

Hi Terry did mine years ago and no major problems.

Here is a link to mrpete on YT. He strips a Southbend box which is very similar to the Boxford one. LINK

I am sure there are some Boxford ones on YT but I cannot remember finding anything memorable.

Anyone wanting the box to upgrade a "C" will need the saddle and apron as well.

regards

Edited By Oldiron on 12/06/2020 13:41:09

[TerrydParticipant @terryd72465]

Hi Oldiron,

That was an interesting video which gave me some ideas, but unfortunately dear old Tubalcain didn't actually strip the box down it was mainly concerned with cleaning it up. But thanks for the link it was useful,

Regards

TerryD

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