Myford ML7

[slim_boy_fat]

Yes, Fry played him.

 

[MattF]

Wasn't it Melchett?

 

[25.4_mechanic]

Melchett

You're right, Lord/General Melchett, but at least even the slightly misspelled name put me on the right figure.

Carsten

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[Pete.]

Can't beat a bit of Basil Fawlty

Right come on Carsten when are we going to see a machined part come off this little lathe? We don't want it ending up being Germany's best-equipped ornament

 

[25.4_mechanic]

Right come on Carsten when are we going to see a machined part come off this little lathe? We don't want it ending up being Germany's best-equipped ornament

Well, let's not forget about the self-made toolpost ...

Meanwhile even with shapely clamping element instead of simple M10 nut:

... but you're right, I also have to smile about those who produce nothing else with their top workshop (lathe, mill, whatever), as only improvements exclusively for this -

- quite like the ridicule of a new, pointless, huge US pickup at TopGear, which finally turned out to be only a means of transport for the own really gigantic spare wheel.

No, real parts for real applications are to follow - I just haven't shown all the failures here, e.g. finding that I even turn involuntary tapers between centers ... hence the acquisition of the elevation blocks to better level the machine ....


I'm working on it,

Carsten

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[25.4_mechanic]

Of course, I'm constantly looking at all the Myford-related offerings in my area.

In doing so, I came across something a few days ago that I do NOT want, but find fascinating:

This discovery suggests to me that at some point long ago, someone - probably here in the south of the country - came to the conclusion, as I did, that their base cabinet was a bit flimsy.

Only where I resorted to a stout steel plate because I could, he cast himself a concrete head weight, apparently to compensate for the same deficiency.

With @slim_boy_fat's help, we had already established by comparison that in his base cabinet, the flat irons that form the feet are about 50% stronger than mine.

Together with this find, I would think that it is fair to say that this form of Myford base cabinet was built "lighter" for export to the continent.
Which, in addition to the direct material savings, may have also reduced freight rates ...

A wonderful day to all

Carsten

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[slim_boy_fat]

@25.4_mechanic That one has no drip tray, so coolant would be everywhere.....

 

[25.4_mechanic]

@25.4_mechanic That one has no drip tray, so coolant would be everywhere.....

But that's not so bad here .... there's no machine on it either.

 

[JMS1972]

Of course, I'm constantly looking at all the Myford-related offerings in my area.

In doing so, I came across something a few days ago that I do NOT want, but find fascinating:

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This discovery suggests to me that at some point long ago, someone - probably here in the south of the country - came to the conclusion, as I did, that their base cabinet was a bit flimsy.

Only where I resorted to a stout steel plate because I could, he cast himself a concrete head weight, apparently to compensate for the same deficiency.

With @slim_boy_fat's help, we had already established by comparison that in his base cabinet, the flat irons that form the feet are about 50% stronger than mine.

Together with this find, I would think that it is fair to say that this form of Myford base cabinet was built "lighter" for export to the continent.
Which, in addition to the direct material savings, may have also reduced freight rates ...

A wonderful day to all

Carsten

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They did several cabinets industrial one is beefy. I think the octagonal one is the consumer version.

Most hobbyists wouldn't use flood coolant. I don't bother but that's mainly because of the terrible smell of the old stuff. Couldn't stand it at college.

I do have some synthetic soluble coolant in a small squirty bottle that's good for deep drilling but it doesn't get used much.

 

[MattF]

I do have some synthetic soluble coolant in a small squirty bottle that's good for deep drilling but it doesn't get used much.

I use a light oil from a spray can. Just a quick squirt every so oft.

 

[25.4_mechanic]

Can you please tell me what the thread is on the top of the Myford drip oilers to adjust the drip rate?

I read Whitworth 25G (tpi) there with the template and and outside diameter of 7.82574mm/0.3081" -> What is that for a real existing thread?

Thank you very much!


Carsten

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[25.4_mechanic]

Hi all,

We have checked again:

The template for 26TPI fits a little better.

The diameter of the upper, finer thread on the drip oiler for the quantity adjustment shows between 7.807mm and 7.826mm, which works out to about 0.3073" and 0.3081".

To create a fraction, I first calculate 0.3081 x 128 and get 39.4368 - If I am very generous here and continue calculating with 40 instead (I am really not sure if this is allowed here), I get 40/128 = 20/64 = 10/32 = 5/16.

5/16"-26 then actually exists as BSB-Brass, 55°, 5/16"-26tpi, OD 7.938mm, core hole 6.90mm ... but even 7.826mm is not quite 7.938mm ...

What do you think???

Thanks a lot

Carsten

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[25.4_mechanic]

Thanks @JMS1972

but, am I right, close or wrong


Carsten

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[slim_boy_fat]

Hi all,

We have checked again:

The template for 26TPI fits a little better.

The diameter of the upper, finer thread on the drip oiler for the quantity adjustment shows between 7.807mm and 7.826mm, which works out to about 0.3073" and 0.3081".

To create a fraction, I first calculate 0.3081 x 128 and get 39.4368 - If I am very generous here and continue calculating with 40 instead (I am really not sure if this is allowed here), I get 40/128 = 20/64 = 10/32 = 5/16.

5/16"-26 then actually exists as BSB-Brass, 55°, 5/16"-26tpi, OD 7.938mm, core hole 6.90mm ... but even 7.826mm is not quite 7.938mm ...

What do you think???

Thanks a lot

Carsten

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If you can wait until later in the week, I'll check mine.

 

[Pete.]

I have two oilers here one is 5/16" 26tpi. Actual sizes are 0.304" OD and 0.0386" pitch which is as close as f*** it is to swearing.

 

[25.4_mechanic]

If you can wait until later in the week, I'll check mine.

Thank you, I'll wait for that.

I have two oilers here one is 5/16" 26tpi.

Thank you, whats the other one?


Carsten

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[Pete.]

Thank you, whats the other one?


Carsten

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0.327" diameter and 0.0357" pitch which would be either 21/64" or a very worn 11/32" diameter and 28tpi

 

[25.4_mechanic]

General Myford-related question:

For today's private (Myford) lathe owner, are there still interesting lessons to be learned from

Lawrence H. Sparey's books

"The Amateur's Lathe" (1948), and

"A Man and His Lathe" (1951)

or is it all too modelling specific or outdated?

Looking forward to your answers,
have a nice day

Carsten

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[JMS1972]

General Myford-related question:

For today's private (Myford) lathe owner, are there still interesting lessons to be learned from

Lawrence H. Sparey's books

"The Amateur's Lathe" (1948), and

"A Man and His Lathe" (1951)

or is it all too modelling specific or outdated?

Looking forward to your answers,
have a nice day

Carsten

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I have both of these but haven't looked at them in a while.

I usually recommend Harold Halls books on Lathing and milling - complete course. As they were written much more recently.

His books are great as he never uses castings (or imperial measurements)

Ian Bradley's 7 series lathe manual covers ML7 and is also pretty good for Myford specific stuff.

 

[25.4_mechanic]

Harold Hall

Thank you very much.

I went straight to my favourite online antiquarian bookshop, found Harold Hall, "Lathework A Complete Course", ISBN: 9781854862303 for € 6,50 plus € 2,10 shipping and bought it directly.

I already have the Ian Bradly book.

Do you think I, as a beginner, could still benefit from Sparey's books?

Thank you

Carsten

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