Purcell "South Bend Clone" Lathe Manual
Purcell (South Bend Copy). By far the best Manual for this lathe is the one produced by Denford Tools for the original Boxford lathe. A few mechanical details are different but the operating procedures are identical. It contains a complete 136-page set of information for all models of belt-drive Boxford lathe from the earliest to the last made.
Union Boxford G200 Tool and Cutter Grinder. Manual
Union Tool and Cutter Grinder (Often badged Boxford G200 - the new model). Instruction Manual. This Tool and Cutter Grinder can be seen here
Union Boxford G200 Tool and Cutter Grinder Parts Manual
Boxford (Union Tool) and Cutter Grinder (Often badged Boxford G200). Parts Manual as Sectional Drawings. This tool and cutter Grinder can be seen here
Boxford 3-inch precision lathe. Large Sectional Drawing and Sales Literature
Boxford (then Denford) 3-inch Precision Lathe and Capstan Version. No Manual was ever issued but we can supply a copy of the 4-page Sales & Technical Specification Sheets circa 1945/6.
Shaper Work - Huge, very detailed, all-models' Instruction Book
SHAPER WORK - Work on the Shaping machine - a complete, highly detailed and well-illustrated 333-page book on how to use and get the best from any shaper. Titled: "For Beginners in Machine Shop Practice" it features a larger machine - but the methods and principles involved apply to all makes and types. This is the very best manual on shaper work ever published.
Boxford (Denford) Precision 3-inch Bench Lathe Sales Sheets
Boxford (Denford) Precision 3-inch Bench Lathe & Bench Capstan Lathe. Sales & Technical Specification Sheets circa 1945/6. 4 pages including a price and specification list and advance information for the 4.5-inch lathes.
BOXFORD 4.5" Precision Plain Lathe Catalogue.
BOXFORD 4.5" Precision Plain-turning lathe. Unfortunately no manual was ever issued for this lathe but an interesting Sales and Technical Specification Catalogue is available.
Union (Boxford & Harrison) Tool & Cutter Grinder Catalogue
UNION (also badged Harrison & Boxford) Tool & Cutter Grinder (this is not the G200 but an early version on traditional lines). Sales, Technical Specification & Accessories Catalogue. 4 pages (Details of this tool & cutter grinder can be found here)
Boxford Machine Tools - Special Catalogue Data Pack
BOXFORD Machine Tools: a Special Catalogue Data Pack of all products that shows the conventional machine tools made by the Company. Spans from the very early 1940s 3-inch Precision Lathes and Rear-drive models to the later Underdrive types and the final Geared-head versions.
Boxford (Union) Drills. All-Models Catalogue Set
BOXFORD Drills (also branded Union) - all types, bench and pillar and accessories.Three Sales and Technical Specification Catalogues. Unfortunately, there never appears to have been a technical manual for these machines and this is the only 12 pages
BOXFORD 125 TCL SERIES Computer Lathe. Operator's Instruction Manual
BOXFORD 125 TCL SERIES Computer Lathe. Operator's Instruction Manual including
complete Computer Tutorial. Includes a copy of the User's Guide for the Archimedes Advanced Draughting System - and the software discs.
Boxford Belt-drive Lathes: Complete Technical Data Pack: Operation, Maintenance, Parts Manuals & Catalogue Set
Boxford Belt-drive Lathe Manual as a comprehensive Technical Data Pack. A complete, high-quality 230-page publication for all models of belt-drive Boxford lathe from earliest to last.
DoAll Model 8 Tool & Cutter Grinder Manual
DoAll Model 8 Tool and Cutter Grinder (a re-badged Boxford G200). Instruction Manual and Parts Manual as Sectional Drawings.
Boxford Geared-head lathes 280, 280T, STS 10.20, TS 10.20, TF 10.20, TH 10.20, 330TR, TR.11.30 330, 280, 280T, 330IS, 280IS, 250IS, 11.30, 11.20, 10.30 and 10.20 Operation, Maintenance & Parts Manual
BOXFORD geared-head Lathes 250IS, 280, 280IS, 280T, 289, 330IS, 330TR, STS 10.20, TF 10.20, TH 10.20, TR.11.30 330, TS 10.20 etc. Instruction & Maintenance Manual and a very clear Exploded Components Parts Manual with electrical schematics for 1-phase and 3-phase machines.
Boxford 160 Lathe Manual
Boxford 160 TCL Series Computer Lathe. Operator's Instruction Manual including complete Computer Tutorial, Mechanical Maintenance and Fault-finding Guides, Parts as sectional Drawings and electrical Schematic.
Boxford 190 Vertical CNC Miller Manual
Boxford 190-VMC Vertical Machining Centre (190-VMC Vertical MiIller) Operator's Instruction Manual including complete Computer Tutorial, Mechanical Maintenance and Fault-finding Guides, Parts as Sectional Drawings and Electrical Schematic.
Boxford 260 VMC Manual
Boxford 260 VMC Vertical Machining Centre. Operator's Instruction Manual for version using BBC Computer Software.
Boxford 280 Turnmaster Lathe Manual
Boxford 280 Turnmaster CNC Machine and Basic Programming Manual (FANUC Controls).
For the huge Fanoc OT Operators Manual, see the entry below
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Boxford BUD Lathe
United Kingdom
Boxford BUD lathe 4.5" x16" Mk.2 with single-lever engagement of backgear. An all-metric machine on the maker's compact underdrive stand (just 45 inches long) on castors for ease of movement and fitted with power cross feed, a T-slotted cross slide, a new 1 h.p.
Boxford AUD Mk. 2 lathe Serial16580.
United Kingdom
Boxford AUD Mk. 2 lathe Serial 16580 4.5" x 21" and manufactured 1964/5. 1-phase. Mounted on the maker's compact underdrive stand just 45” x 18” overall with a splashback. Bought November 2004 through this site, from an engineer in whose hobby was making clocks.
Boxford STS 10.20 Geared-head Lathe
United Kingdom
Boxford STS 10.20 Geared-head all-metric Lathe with a screwcutting and feeds gearbox and power cross feed. Centre height 132 mm and admitting 500 mm between centres (5.2" x 20") with a spindle bore of 35 mm (1.375").
A Special Boxford Lathe
United Kingdom
A special and immaculate Boxford Model C lathe 4.5" x 24" backgeared and screwcutting. This lathe has been restored, over 400 hours, to the highest standards by an ex-Dean-Smith & Grace machine tool fitter with the bed and slideways have all hand scraped back into perfect ali