Member postings for Michael Ford 6

A close friend has recently died and his widow has asked me to sell all his tools including a Zyto (?) made by S Zyteck & Co approx 1920/30s which is in very good condition but I have no idea what sort of value to put on it. Is there anyone who would like to give me an estimate?

I have tried posting a photo but every time it is upside down and cant rectify it.

Sorry, it is still a bit too far under present circumstances.

Hi Matt

I am in oxford area so a bit of a trek to Leeds?

I am going to look at a Myford ML7 on saturday which is listed at a reasonable price and is acording to the serial number quite a late build so we shall see.

Thanks for your help anyway and it is appreciated.

Thanks everyone for your input it is much appreciated and sound advise. I now have some investigating to decide whether to go for s/hand or new.

If I decided to go the Myford ML7 are the tools and bits and pieces still available or are most new items compatible ?

I have been a model maker for many years but have always had someone to do my lathe work for me but now need to buy my own so would be grateful for any recommendations or ones to avoid.

I have been scanning youtube and have discounted the chinese mini lathes as they all appear to need loads of rectification work before you can use them so I have set a budget of £1500 hoping I can find either a new or secondhand lathe that will give me the accuracy I am looking for.

I have looked at the Chester DB8VS also sold under other names I believe, and have found good reviews ??

Any advice would be appreciated