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The Myford ML7 lathe has completed its first real task!

Posted on 1 March, 2009 by Mike Freeman

Update on progress of the Myford refubishment, 3D Cad progress, Seal Engine, boring bar and tool setting gauge. Continue reading →

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ML7 – Slow progress -can’t be avoided?

Posted on 5 February, 2009 by Mike Freeman

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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The Myford motor drives the countershaft!

Posted on 1 February, 2009 by Mike Freeman

Well the Myford refurbishment made a leap forward today with the motor driving the new countershaft for the first time! If you want to read more about it visit my Myford website. It was nice to see this move forward … Continue reading →

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Not too much done today on Myford ML7

Posted on 29 January, 2009 by Mike Freeman

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

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Myford refurbishment comes on a little……..

Posted on 26 January, 2009 by Mike Freeman

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

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My first attempt at welding aluminium goes well!

Posted on 22 January, 2009 by Mike Freeman

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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