boxford lathe
boxford lathe
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can anyone help me ive got a boxford model c lathe that im trying to set up, the problem is when cutting along the bed with the feed screw engaged it cuts a slight taper in the work about 1mm in 22 inches can anyone tell me how to get it right





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If a lathe cuts a taper on a long cut like yours, the first place I'd look would be to check the tailstock.
Most lathes have an adjustment to move the tailstock perpendicular to the ways. If the tailstock is off center, the lathe will cut a taper. Run the tailstock up close to the headstock and see if you can measure any offset.
Timelord
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If you are using three jaw chuck make sure its not worn and clamping off center.
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Will
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