Member postings for Mike Philpotts

Simon,

I agree with Cornish Jack. The standard Myford stand is to expensive and the configuration of the storage cupboard is very limited. I replaced mine with an industrial cabinet that came with a second hand ML7.

The industrial cabinet has a much more sensible cupboard layout. I was lucky to get the industrial stand for not much money.

However I would certainly consider making something out of angle iron instead if I had to fit in a tight space and needed to make use of all available space.

Mike

Ian,

Thanks for that.

I have the Myford wiring diagram for the single phase.

I phoned Myford for the three phase - not much help.

They suggested I call an electrician for help!!?

Regards

Mike

Harry,

Thanks for the suggestion. Didn't find what I wanted.

But found the Dewhurst wiring diagram that will be useful.

Thanks

Mike

Does any have a copy of the three phase wiring diagrams for the Myford Industrial stand Please.

Hmm, maybe we should stop referring to this machine as a lathe, as that makes for unfair comparisons in functionality and pricing. It is more like a small machining centre than a lathe.

David Urwick himself called it a machine tool. It combines the features of a lathe and milling machine.

btw, the tailstock is rack driven according to the drawings.

Mike

I have got a more or less complete set of drawings and construction articles of the Urwick lathe.

I was planning to have a go myself. I could supplement an article if MEW were to reprint the original series.

I have produced some CAD models of some of the parts for making polystyrene sacrificial patterns for the castings.

If anyone would like to continue the dialogue please contact me.

regards

Mike

Are the numbers in the body of the chart Revolutions Per Minute?

If they are it would be useful to say so.

If I am reading this out of context then apologies to all and thanks for your efforts