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Hi All

I'm in need of info of which I can't seem to find on the WWW.... which i was surprised at.

Herbert No 10 Mill - Instruction book ? exploded view diagram ? tooling ? Speed controls.

Anyone out there using or know of any one using such a fine machine.

Thanks in anticipation

Steve

Ive tried Lathes.co.uk nothing sort a 2 page info sheet.

Exactly the sort of answer i needed.

It sort of makes sense to me. I will post a picture of the the relays and the switches already ready installed.

I have fitted.

On

forward

reverse

Low speed

High speed

and stop

Thanks for the link - I have a look at that

Help needed in converting the old relay push button controllers on my Emco V10.

The Lathe was converted to a push button relay controlled panel some years ago , but some of the relays are no very tired and not staying energised.

What is the best way to convert the control box and what type of controller needed.

Can i still use the original motor and use a new controller or should i replace the motor as well ?

I await the responses.

Thanks again for your reply - My hands are telling me - Strip it down ! But now my heart has to step in and say - "oi hands ! STOP..... have a play and do as the the others say...."

I already have the book mentioned along with the Myford book and a few others -

The lathe only cost me £100 so i'm sort of quids in at the moment.... I expect the spare wod will soon disappear.

What can I say - apart from Many thanks for the prompt and very informative replies. I appreciate the time you all took to write such a comprehensive replies.

I will take on board all your comments and see how things go.

Are the thread adapters for the chuck readily available or is it something i will need to get made ? The original chucks do look a bit worn.

If the tail stock is 1MT is it beneficial to change to a larger tailstock - or are the 1MT items available and useable ?

Hi All

After many a year, I finally went and done it - only in a small way and with a cheap thing with a bit of use - I'm talking about a lathe - what did you think i meant....

Anyway, its a Myford ML2 which looks in reasonable condition with nearly all the bits there.

My intension is to strip it down and give it all a good clean and a re-paint.

I have a list of questions - in not particular order.

1 - what should i be looking at to replace ie bearings seals etc

2 - what colour to paint it - want to go original if still available

3 - what should i be looking at to get for it - it has basic 3 - 4 jaw chuck and face plate.

4 - can you get a quick change tool post to fit it ?

5 - what are the tapers in the tailstock ?

6 - NOW THE BIG ONE - should i be looking at changing the drive gear to a variable speed motor - ??? getting away from the old motor and pulley set up.

Your answers will be gratefully received.

Kind regards