Paul Jones wrote:
Good day to you all,

I have an opportunity to buy an old 1960 metal lathe (boxford - The
"9" swing screwcutting lathe)20A 500V

My question is:

Can metal lathes be used for woodworking?

If yes what should I look out for?

Southbend's booklet "How to Run a Lathe" says you can. I have not tried it
because I use mine for metal, I'm not sure the two different uses will
coexist peacefully.