Monthly Archives: January 2009

A good day in the workshop at last!

  Well today I completed the countershaft for the Myford refurbishment and am really pleased with the results (that makes a pleasant change!) and you can read all about it on either the main website or my Myford specific site www.myfordml7.co.uk … Continue reading

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Not too much done today on Myford ML7

How the decision to manufacture a new leadscrew for the Myford ML7 was made. Continue reading

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Myford ML7 pulley bored and keyway cut.

Myford ML7 pulley bored out and keyway cut. Continue reading

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The new motor works! Its very impressive as well

Succesful fitting of an inverter and remote control to run a 3 phase electric motor from a 240v supply to turn a Myford ML7 lathe. Continue reading

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Myford refurbishment comes on a little……..

Follow the trials and tribulations of refurbishing a Myford ML7 Continue reading

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My first attempt at welding aluminium goes well!

My experience in trying Durafix for the first time to weld a crack in an aluminum casting and it was successful Continue reading

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Myford ML7 refurbishment starts with Gusto

A new web blog has been set up to cover the refurbishment of the ML7 lathe Continue reading

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Sunday brings a confusing week to a close……ML10 sold

This time last Sunday I was anticipating a fishing trip plus the start, and hopefully, completion of the camshaft for the Seal engine. Instead of that I have seen the Myford ML7, bought last year, moved into the main workshop and … Continue reading

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My Myford ML10 is up for sale! – much to my regret!

A Myford ML10 is put up for sale to allow the refurbishment of a Myford ML7 Continue reading

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