Thank you, happy new owner :)

[jason spencerParticipant @jasonspencer41535]

Just a quick one to say thank you to those who've answered my questions over the past few weeks about some lathes.

I'm now the very proud owner of this

http://lnk.nu/ebay.co.uk/2dtc

I think it was a bit of a bargain, a rush hour finish time and some bid sniper software seemed to do their trick. Its in amazing condition and has some lovely extras with all original documentation and reciepts. Its a much better machine than I am!!

 

Edited By John Stevenson on 17/04/2013 20:52:29

Edited By Diane Carney on 17/04/2013 23:37:12

[jason spencerParticipant @jasonspencer41535]

[Boiler BriParticipant @boilerbri]

well done matey. Its a nice tool! Im jealous. But hey i have been on my model a tonight and made a part for my sons bite alarms and had fun.

happy turning.

Brian

[jason spencerParticipant @jasonspencer41535]

Yep, i'm looking forward to making some swarf with it. My friend has bought the green one that was listed too so the plan is between us we can share tooling/fixtures etc.

[Boiler BriParticipant @boilerbri]

Ah thats nice to know, because the green one did not sell i contacted said seller. he said something was going on funny and he thought it would all be a farce, faith restored in flea bay!!

Have fun.

[Thor 🇳🇴Participant @thor]

Hi Jason,

congratulations with your "new" Boxford, that's a nice lathe. Hope you will share your experiences with us.

Thor

[jason spencerParticipant @jasonspencer41535]

I will do once I have some time to have a proper play. I'm just chuffed with the price, with lots of Myfords going for 50% more I can only guess its the extra weight and 3 phase that puts people off?

[Phil H 1Participant @philh1]

Jason,

Well my Myford Soper 7 with quick change gearbox was an interesting exercise to manouvre i.e., it was a touch heavy. I can believe it might be the increased size in a small workshop or shed that might sway people.

By the way, if I had my time again, I would do exactly what you have done i.e., avoid the Chinese stuff and buy a good quality Boxford or maybe a small Colchester. My Myford is superb but I think the Boxford has the edge.

Happy turning.

PhilH

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