The latest reissue of ian bradleys classic guide to using myford s 7 series metalworking lathes in the home workshop. Myford super 7 lathe 240 volt single phase, in good working condition all slides good with no slack,power feed. Myford ml10 lathe manual paperback january 1, 1970 by ian bradley author. Condition is used, comes with a 3 jaw chuck and chisel rest, i am selling on behalf of a friend, collection only from farnham surrey. Ive become interested in machine work to make parts for audio and astronomy equipment.
This has been used in my workshop and is in full working order with no damaged or missing parts which is rare to find these days. Similarly, the books for south bend and other american lathes will apply in general ways to the ml7. The head has two fixed centres and is obvious intended to use a betweencentres arbor with spacing collars and clamping nut. There are a number of old english books written to help myford owners, and model engineers in general. I have the chance to get a myford ml8 on myford metal stand for less than scrap price.
Myford lathes for sale in uk 63 used myford lathes. Recently acquired tradeoff in working condition with complete tooling as below. Myford ml7 withwithout gearbox, also sometimes the trilever model. Aparently its in good order but im yet to have a look. Myford ml8 wood lathe fitted with bowl turning, saw bench, tilting sanding table and grinding wheel attachments. If you had a 2hp motor that would be roughly 1500w, which equates to around 6 amps.
Not myfords first dedicated wood lathe one was built in the late 1930s whose intended production was interrupted by the start of ww2 the ml8 was designed by edward barrs, the man also responsible for ml7 and who went on to become managing director of the company. Myford ml8 wood lathe with mortice attachment,planer, saw tablesanding plate and table, rear bowl tool rest various face plates, 4 jaw chuck and a box of other parts. Myford super 7 lathe 240 volt single phase, in good working condition all slides good with no slack,power feed, complete with chucks tooling etc to start you off. Dads myford super 7 only has a 14 hp motor, and the motor looks original. Myford ml8 bandsaw attachment complete and in full working order. The countershaft could be used under the owners own bench. Drives direct for all your machinetool electrical needs. Stockbridge, hampshire pictures of the myford ml8 lathe for sale here and details of myford ml8 lathes here. We are a small caring family business specializing in second hand and new myford lathes, stands and attachments. A complete myford ml8 outboard rear bowl turning sorry if you are watching this. Myford ml8 wood turning lathe with lots of attachments. Myford lathe compatible accessories from chronos, with free uk delivery and great worldwide delivery rates.
Myford ltd home page british engineering at its best. Once that was removed the barrel slid out no trouble at all. Good condition with some minor surface corrosionloss of paintmarks. The myford ml8 was classed as a hobbybeginner machine when new. All books by ian bradley give good clear and concise advice to budding engineers. Oct 22, 2014 the ml8 had a set screw holding on the spur and blocking the barrel. To watch someone in action it is almost always the best way to understand how something works. Its the sort that schools used to have back in the 60s which was when i last did some turning. While we do not charge for our service, it does cost us a considerable amount of money to bring all of this content to you. Some of the many myford spares we try to keep in stock, all preowned and in good condition, detailed photos can be sent on request for any parts you are seeking. Myford manuals instruction manual and user guide for myford. Instructions for sharpening and setting the planer blades mortising attachment illustrated advertising sheets. Ian bradleys classic guide to using myford 7 series metalworking lathes in the home workshop was first published in 1973.
Myford assembly instructions for the ml8 woodworking lathe myford limited. Myford ml7 dividing head attachment model engineer. View and download myford ml7 operation installation and maintenance online. Its an early model from the first run of ml8s that myford produced. Assembly of lathe and countershaft booklet including complete explodedparts diagrams. Unfortunately no manual was ever issued for this lathe but some very rare and interesting sales literature survives. The spindle nose is threaded 1 12 tpi whitworth thread form, this is myford own combination as is the tailstock at 78 12tpi lh. Please contact him daytime or early evenings, he lives in strensall, about 5 minutes from the club venue. Our purpose is to provide information about vintage machinery that is generally difficult to locate. Arguably, one of the rarest attachments for the myford ml8. The lathe bed is a steel tube with a cam operated tailstock and banjo. I was hoping to find someone that still uses this machine, cos myford doesnt know so much about it any longer. My immediate needs would be to turn brass and aluminum things in the 14 inch diameter14 inch length range. It has all the large lumps, tool rest, tail stock, and a great non myford looking bracket for i assume bowl turning, and thats where my knowledge ends.
Spares counter myford ltd home page british engineering at its. Single phase myford ml8 the lathe belongs to an elderly gentleman, he is having a clearout and would like about. Had a bit of a result today, my neighbour is moving house and due to space issues has decided to give me her myford ml8 lathe complete with chisels, band saw, jointerplaner, moticiser and sanding disc attachments. Ive found that the belt drive slips before the motor stalls. Quality myford lathe accesories for sale myford lathes. This is a very early example of the ml8 from the first year of production with serial number 1. Mainly on the use of the lathe rather than lubrication and dismantling the lathe, but this is also covered. Myford engineering co beeston, nottingham, england. At the bottom of the page are an expanded diagram of the myford ml8 and a key to go with it. Download myford ml8 lathe manuals pdf myford ml8 lathe manuals pdf pdf73 view online or free download from 30102014 so in this post ill be sharing my journey through a restoration of a myford ml8.
First published in 1973, the author subsequently revised the work to include the ml7, super 7 and ml7r lathes, so that the contents of the book are as valuable to readers who have the later types of lathe as well as those who possess the earlier machines. Myford ml7 operation installation and maintenance pdf download. As the material is sorted, scanned and prepared it will be displayed in the machine tool archive during 2018. Myford ml8 woodworking lathe operation and assembl. But the nose is the usual 1 18 12 tpi myford to fit a myford chuck which could then clamp the arbor, but there is not much room and photos ive seen show a 3ins backplate. Jul 29, 2012 myford ml8 woodturning lathe in action. Also try us for tooling, cutter grinders, live steam engines, material, etc. They are probably still available because they also apply to other lathes. Unfollow myford lathe ml7 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Myford ml8 for sale in uk 60 secondhand myford ml8. Myford engineering co publication reprints myford ml7. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
There you have it guys and gals one stripped down myford ml8 tailstock. This is a reproduction of an out of print banjo saddle unit as per photos. I have the exploded drawing available as a gif file but guess i shoulnt attach it here. The ml8 had a set screw holding on the spur and blocking the barrel. Myford ml8 woodturning lathe on a steel framed bench with softwood top. However, because of considerable interest in the lathe we have assembled every known piece of literature for the lathe in one complete data pack of useful information that consists of. Unfortunately, myford never produced a real manual for this lathe only a simple guide. Speed was changeable by altering a belt on 4 pulleys, giving 4 fixed speeds. Myford ml8 wood lathe with mortice attachment,planer, saw tablesanding plate and table, rear bowl tool rest various face plates, 4 jaw chuck. Myford ltd, myford lathes, myford, engineering tools, model engineering, lathes. Deals extensively with both making accessories and the fitment and use of genuine myford accessories. Please find below four images taken from a leaflet for a mortising attachment to be used with the myford ml8 lathe. We specialise in variablespeed inverters to run 3phase motors from a 1phase domestic supply with all types catered for including.