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Last bushes for Myford ML7 made and start on last shaft…..

The making of left hand side leadscrew new bushes for Myford ML7 lathe. Continue reading

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ML7 leadscrew machining finished! Not far to go now.

An update on a comprehensive refurbishment of a Myford ML7 lathe including new leadscrew, new countershaft, new belt tension shaft, new gibs for all slideways and new oilite and home made LB40/Colphos bearings. Continue reading

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ML7 – Slow progress -can’t be avoided?

On Tuesday the 3rd February I had something of a mixed morning in the workshop. The anticipation of work that could be finished was far in excess of what was finished! Not feeling my best, I thought I would test … 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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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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