Location of Boxford serial numbers

[Grindstone CowboyParticipant @grindstonecowboy]

Apologies for the silly question, but where would I find the serial number on my newly acquired Boxford lathe? I am fairly sure it's a model C – could be a CSB from what I can find on lathes.co.uk.

I'll try and post a picture later to see if anyone has a better idea of the model.

Thanks,

Rob

[Grindstone CowboyParticipant @grindstonecowboy]

Where are they?

[Clive Brown 1Participant @clivebrown1]

On my ME10, basically similar to your lathe, it is stamped on the bed near the right-hand end, very visible in fact.

A feature of the CSB, compared to mainstream models, is that the belt drive from motor to countershaft is single speed rather than double, so losing the upper speed range.

[Nicholas FarrParticipant @nicholasfarr14254]

Hi Rob, look at the front sheer at the tailstock end, you can just see it in the photo of the tailstock in Boxford forth photo down.

Regards Nick.

Edited By Nicholas Farr on 15/02/2020 09:14:28

[Grindstone CowboyParticipant @grindstonecowboy]

Thanks guys, just had a look with better lighting and there it was – when I was looking yesterday it was in a dark garage, and I didn't have my glasses on.

C7912 which puts it at late '50s as far as I can tell. Some differences in the pulley guard and countershaft system to those shown on lathes.co.uk for a model C which was throwing me off a bit with the identification, but it may have had bits swapped about over its lifetime. Condition is scruffy, but I think basically good underneath.

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