05-12-2018, 09:53 PM
The M Type Drummond of the late 20s is a very usable lathe, much more so than a round bed. I lightened an Austin flywheel in one once. However the price difference between that and C type (or CUD) Boxford isn't great and if you can get a decent (ie not shagged out) Boxford you'll be much better off. Avoid the really cheap plain Boxfords without a leads crew - it'll frustrated you in time.