Member postings for Phil Boyland

I clean after use then dribble a small amount of cutting oil on mine, then they are ready to go next time.

Another vote for Volkel. Brilliant and HSS too.

Yeah I know what you mean. Emperor's new clothes syndrome I think, upgrading. I shall keep it for a while and keep eye out for a 7B to do up.. Loads of things on my to make list so no rush.

Yes I did close my eyes when pressing add to basket. Bit too pricey , but hey ho got to spend it on something. My original dials were all flaking and chipped so needed changing regardless.

Thanks chaps. Dials are the current offering from Myford, Resettable zero versions!

So I joined the forums a few months ago and said I would post some pics of my first ever resporation project when complete. 1978 vintage, fairly well looked after, if a bit rusty in places. I replaced all the bushes, new shims on slideway parts. The slides were a bit rusty they were not worn, so just cleaned those up. New dials, oilers and reblacked most of the fittings.

Very enjoyable project and highly recommended if yours is looking a little tatty.

Still havent used it as waiting to get a quick change tool post. However problem is now I'm so so tempted to sell and buy a Super 7B to overhaul.

Part of the problem is a lot of kids want to climb up the ladder and be a manager, so even if they do an apprenticeship with an engineering company, the tech skills are just a mere stepping stone. I know there are a few that want to machine things, but they are sadly getting few and far between. Also companies are just not offering the numbers of places they used to. I joined Rolls Royce in Bristol during the late 80's where 80 odd craft apprentices were taken on. This year there was 5 places availiable. Interestingly I have told a few of my fellow ex apprentice chums about me just buying a lathe and all but 1 said why and looked at me as if I was a Martian? I expected a better reaction than that.

This standardisation to a Metric collection does get me thinking maybe I should do it for new tasks, would make life so much easier. Luckily I don't have too many unknown sizes so wouldnt take too long to size and sort incase I do need them for something or other.

Hi all, been a lurker for a while so thought I'd say hi.

Not a true model engineer as such, just a bloie that likes making things of all sizes for many different things.
I am in the middle of restoring a Myford ML7 so will share some pics once complete if anyone is interested.

Cheers

Phil