Thread: Tool Post Grinder & Myford Lathe restoration

D,
Depends on your model of Myford and what you are looking for. I do have some bits and pieces, pm with what you are after.
Alan

Originally Posted by DSEL74

Hi Guys,


I have rebuilt at Colchester Master 2500 (4' Bead) the 3 jaw self centering chuck (original) I have has the jaws from a different chuck in it therfore ther do not close true. I have been advised I need a toolpost grinder to grind the jaws true while running in the machine.

Any ideas where I can find assistance?

Secondly I just bought a Myford which needs some parts any other enthusiasts who can help my source some. I have found new parts on the internet but they are out of my budget.


Cheers,
D.

I have used an air die grinder for a tool post grinder ,you need to make a fixture that attaches to your tool post mount and holds the grinder so the grinding wheel is at centre of the work piece .
I haven't done this in my Myford Super 7 but on a larger lathe for a one off job.I used mounted points in the die grinder .
You will also need a good compressor to supply the air , unless you can find an electric die grinder.
If you know the make of the chuck it maybe easier to get the correct jaws.

There are alot of websites with information on home metal machining you may find what you are looking for
http://web.archive.org/web/200503130...h/homepage.htm
http://www.metalwebnews.com/mr.html
http://homepage3.nifty.com/amigos/index-e.html
http://www.kinzers.com/don/MachineTools/lathe_projects/
http://web.archive.org/web/200306050...~tcents/metal/
http://home.iprimus.com.au/stevor/Toolworks.htm
http://www.jjjtrain.com/vms/
http://www.schsm.com/index.html

And specifically for chuck jaws
http://www.thame-eng.com/HomeWelcome.htm

Kev

I am pretty sure the muford is an ML-7 but I will check and post any specific identification markers I can find.


Would a dremel be powerful enough to do the job you think woodlee?
It is a Colchester genuine chuck and genuine jaws the jwas are just from a different machines chuck. They work fine except when you want to remove the job and replace it as the jaws are fractionally off centre. When you machine it a second tme you get what looks like a camshaft.