Member postings for martyn s

Hi all- thanks for taking the time to reply to my questions re parting off judder. I found the bolts/setscrews that clamp the saddle to the bed were loose. I tightened them up and the saddle locked solid. re shimmed the rubbing strips and it now parts off a treat (from the front) And I have just ordered a rear tool post ! thanks again

any bigger than 8mm is above centre ht- Ill look out for 6mm.

Hi can anybody please advise best cutting tools to use on an ML7 please? Im using a quick change tool post that only works with 8mm tools thanks

thanks for the replies

Hi well I tried re shimming the worn bearings and it has worked ( i think) .010mm up and down and sideways. Im still getting a little judder when I use a parting tool on steel though. thanks

Hi Andrew yes I spoke to Myford last week and they sell the hardened shaft and bronze bearings as a kit for approx £340.00 thanks for info.

thanks for the detailed method Hopper. much appreciated. ill try shimming and see how it goes. worst case is I ruin some bearings and have to wait 3 months for Myford to get stock. they tell me their new bearings wont need scraping though I am no expert ta!

many thanks Hopper- a lot to think about. Ill try tightening up the original bearings by removing shims. shimming / scraping the 'new' headstock and/or tail stock sounds a little daunting! thanks

Hi I would like some advice please. I have bought a complete 2nd hand head stock for my ML7 as my existing mainshaft bearings are worn. Myford do not have stock. Would it be easier to fit the mainshaft / bearings into my existing headstock or fit the 2nd hand head stock complete? Im not sure if this will create more problems. thanks