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Just received this from Rdg tools so I guess there was a problem

I purchased my Myford ML7 a few months ago and it came with many extras, I could see me using many of these extras but I am not sure about the capstan tool holder.

I searched the Internet and was surprised to see that I could not find any of these for sale, I was thinking I could maybe swop it for some things I might use but do not know the value of what I have, as I don't know how to put photos into this post I created an album called ML7 Capstan.

If anyone has any info on this tool holder and what it could possibly be worth I would be very grateful.

Many thanks

Dave.

The centre bush is a nice fit I think the hole is in the wrong place, I emailed rdg tools on eBay and had a reply saying they have sent a replacement wheel so I will see what that one is like.

Does anyone know where I can purchase a new bench grinder that comes with diamond wheels fitted as standard, I am new to all this engineering stuff I'm 55 just purchased a Myford ML7 plus many other bits and pieces, so far I have made a chuck key with a knurled end I might add I reckon it has cost me about £1800 to make.

Thanks for all the great responses

Dave.

Thanks for the good responses, so what I am learning is a diamond wheel is the way to go, but any wheel could need dressing to make it run true.

Are there various qualities of diamond wheel as I don't want to end up with a poor quality wheel just to be told you should have not bought that make, I have a 6" grinder what would be a ball park figure to pay for a reasonable quality diamond wheel.

Many thanks

Dave.

Hello all I have a few carbide tipped cutting tools which now need sharpening, I read that you need a green grinding wheel which I bought from RGD tools on eBay.

After fitting the wheel to my grinder the vibration was horrendous and not running true, I only have a cheap grinder and it has always run really smooth.

What I would like to know from the experienced model makers is do I buy another green wheel or do I get another grinder that comes fitted with green wheels if that's possible if so could someone point me in the direction of a shop or website where I can purchase one.

I am quite a new lathe user and have some HSS tools and some carbide tipped tools.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated

Many thanks

Dave.

Thanks for all the great response folks it was. Great help

Dave.

Thanks for all the good responses that's been a great help

Cheers

Dave.

Hello everyone, could anybody recommend somewhere where I can purchase reasonable quality taps and dies. I would like to buy individual ones on a weekly basis to build up a nice collection.

I did purchase a cheap set on eBay the only thing that was good was the packaging so I learned a good lesson there.

many thanks

Dave

I ordered the book on gear cutting and also have about 6 other books of the same series, I have ordered the gear to cat a 20 tooth myford gear so when I return from my holiday I will have a go.

I think something quite small to start with maybe 21 teeth as I just ordered two of these do you know the best place to buy the cutter from Steve.

thanks for the advice

Dave.

I don't mind it not being the R model I was only looking for the Myford make as my friend has a small Myford ( not sure what model ) which looks so tatty but when it starts it runs like a Swiss Watch.

The ML7 I spotted on EBay looked like it had been refurbished and came with a mountain of extras so I am going to get it checked over and serviced by the Myford guys that do the servicin and start to learn how to make things.

The attraction for me is to not just end up with something I have made but to learn how to screw cut and make gears using the dividing head etc. I like to learn new skills.

That said does anyone know what size cutter I would need to replicate one of my Myford gears as this could be a good comparison when finished and I could try it in my Lathe..

Thats all for now as I am on holiday for the next few weeks

Dave.

Looks like I got an ML7 shows what I know

Oh sorry thanks Chris and Chris for the replies

I am a bit confused now, with the spare gears that it came with I could not fit the fine tumbler gear which has both 12 and 25 teeth on it.

In my book it says that gear is for the ML7 only.

The other fine feed gear that is fitted is a 12 and 30 teeth which fits perfectly is supposed to be for the Super 7 and the ML7R so I am well confused.

I paid £1000 last week and it came with 4 chucks backing plates clamps etc.

Hello All

Yesterday I purchased a Myford ML7R lathe as per my photos, it has been refurbished by the previous owner and came with a lot of Myford accessories.

I hope some will be able to answer a few questions.

1 what size lathe tools do I need.

2 what extra gears do I need to cut metric threads

3 are all the threads on the lathe Whitworth as a few machine screws are missing

4 do I need some sort of arbour to fit a gear cutter between the chuck and the tail stock as I would like to try and cut a gear using the dividing head.

I have not had a lathe before and have been reading books on the net and you tube videos so my experience is a bit limited.

Hope someone can help many thanks in advance,

David Hoare.