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30th March 2013, 11:11 AM #1
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A Boys Dreams does come true
They say patience is a virtue well waiting since mid 1960's to own a metal lathe may be a bit OTT for some. I took delivery of an well cared for ML7 Myford.
Now for the big learning curve. Thing is I now have the two sons keen as mustard as well
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30th March 2013, 11:43 AM #2
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Good for you! You'll have fun with it. Got the milling attachment as well.
Cheers Ben.
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30th March 2013, 11:43 AM #3
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Nice one Ray,
I see many happy hours of learning and creative endeavour ahead. I see you've got a milling attachment already.
Look forward to following the progress.
Regards
Ray
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30th March 2013, 11:46 AM #4
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Congratulations.!
The sons should pay for the necessary extra tooling as part of their learning process
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30th March 2013, 11:50 AM #5
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So now I understand the clear-out of that "busy" shed/garage of yours Ray....
Sorry it's been 35 plus years since I worked a metal lathe so no help for here.
Looking forward to seeing your efforts; but don't forget the woodwork side.....lol...
Cheers, crowie
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30th March 2013, 12:04 PM #6
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Thanks gents yes milling attachment a bonus as well as rear parting stand 2 jacobs M2 chucks Back gear additional set. I am yet to go through and see what ones they are.
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30th March 2013, 01:13 PM #7
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well done
And you have a endless supply of spare parts available in the UK , with many accessories available too...
Mike
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30th March 2013, 01:39 PM #8
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I know isn't that great news an straight out of Myfords stores Myford Ltd Home Page (British Engineering at its best)
Now somewhere on their site was great announcement the other day Myford are to release a new Lathe THIS YEAR.
I await the launch.
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Here's the statement
Complete Myford Lathes
Spares Counter | Complete Myford Lathes
The Manufacture of the New Myford Lathe
By the end of 2012, due to popular demand, Myford will be manufacturing lathes once again.
All parts will be made in the UK using contemporary manufacturing techniques. As soon as the design has been finalised, specifications of the lathe will be available online.
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30th March 2013, 02:13 PM #9
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Sure that isnt "last year"?? Myford Ltd Complete Myford Lathes
Either way, enjoy your new lathe
StuartLast edited by Stustoys; 30th March 2013 at 02:14 PM. Reason: to slow
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30th March 2013, 02:22 PM #10
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Nice score Ray
Cheers
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30th March 2013, 07:00 PM #11
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Originally Posted by Stustoys
Sure that isnt "last year"?? Myford Ltd Complete Myford Lathes
Either way, enjoy your new lathe
Stuart
Stu your right but I had read somewhere else about a 2013 release I can't find where/which site I read that on so just put that info up.
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30th March 2013, 07:01 PM #12
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Thanks DJ Originally Posted by DJ's Timber
Nice score Ray
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30th March 2013, 08:02 PM #13
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Nice pick up there Ray, well done. My old man use to own one of those and sold it after he retired. He did offer it to me at the time but I wasn't interested. Now I am and I'm kicking myself.
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30th March 2013, 09:14 PM #14
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Nice one
Be sure to keep an eye on MEW, many of the articles are myford based.1915 17"x50" LeBlond heavy duty Lathe, 24" Queen city shaper, 1970's G Vernier FV.3.TO Universal Mill, 1958 Blohm HFS 6 surface grinder, 1942 Rivett 715 Lathe, 14"x40" Antrac Lathe, Startrite H225 Bandsaw, 1949 Hercus Camelback Drill press, 1947 Holbrook C10 Lathe.
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30th March 2013, 09:24 PM #15
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Well done Ray - glad it all came together for you.
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