|
Posted by Bob Minchin on May 5, 2008, 3:26 pm
Please log in for more thread options
Tim Leech wrote:
> On Mon, 05 May 2008 15:07:25 GMT, Bob Minchin
>
>> rsss wrote:
>>> Bob Minchin Wrote:
>>>> Hi,
>>>>
>>>> I have to move a boxford lathe soon. I only have a photo of it so far.
>>>> I
>>>> think it is BUD mk2 model with a lever near the changewheel cover for
>>>> changing speeds. The symbol on the front shows a cone pulley.
>>>> So if it is a belt drive how does the speed change mechanism work.
>>>> Is it like a deraillier bike gear system?
>>>> I might have to take the lathe off the stand/motor to shift it and
>>>> wonder if this is easy or best left as a single unit.
>>>> Any ideas on how much it weighs - it is the non screwcutting gearbox
>>>> model.
>>> It isn't a good idea to break the lathe from the stand. Apparently
>>> (from the manual, lathes.co.uk etc) they used a bedding material that
>>> can make getting the two apart quite difficult and getting the two back
>>> together without distorting the lathe even more difficult.
>>>
>>> I moved three by sticking bars through the holes just under the splash
>>> plate and slinging them from a 2 ton engine crane (in the half ton
>>> mode). No problem unless you want to raise it high.
>>>
>>> on the stand, the load is unstable, so you need ratchet straps or a
>>> knowledge of how to tension roped loads.
>>>
>>>
>> Thanks RSSS
>> Useful tip. I was considering splitting it to reduce weight for man
>> handling. I think now I'll shift it on rollers and use a tail lift
>> equipped vehicle.
>> Cheers
>>
>> Bob
>
> When I had a Boxford BUD, some years ago now, three of us manhandled
> it off the trailer & into position. Likelwise a few years later when I
> sold it. As far as I remember we had a bar across under the bed so two
> people could lift, or almost lift, one end.
>
> Tim
>
Thanks Tim
I just need to find a way to transport the beast now. (see my later post)
Bob
| 
Yahoo! 
Google 
Windows Live 
del.icio.us 
digg 
Netscape 
XML Sitemap
>