Member postings for Malc

Hi Mike, I tried the websit last night after Robbo's posting, and it was fine!  By the way, Brian, I will try to send you a PM.  I say "try" as I've never done it before.  Malc

Edited By Malc Wilson on 05/02/2015 09:17:16

Hi Mike, I tried the websit last night after Robbo's posting, and it was fine! Malc.

Hi Brian, I am on the "Asda" side of town. Malc.

Hi Gordon, SPG is local to me. I bought my first mini lathe from them and found Simon to be very helpful and obliging. Price was the main reason for my buying from them at the time and being local was another consideration. I have bought a few other bits from them since and have always found them reasonably priced. I have no connection with SPG apart from being a satisfied customer. All the best, Malc.

Hi Geoff, you are right, the plastic pin is a rather crude means of locking the nut to the threads. You will need to "shock" the nut loose initially. I used to heel back hard on the treadle, this has the action of forcing the pulley drive disc hard onto the brake. Whilst holding the treadle heeled back , use a well fitting spanner and give it a sharp clout with a metal hammer (or what have you)! to release the nut. Hope this helps,

Malc.

Hi All,

I am considering fitting needle roller thrust bearings to the cross slide and compound slide screws of my ML 7 to reduce the play. Arc Euro Trade do a kit for the job. Has any one done this mod? Is it successful? Are there any pitfalls? I would be grateful of any comments.

Thanks in anticipation

Malc.

Hi Bob,

Thanks for the reply, it has given me more confidence to buy the slide. My first lathe was a Chinese model and I was quite sceptical when I first bought it, but it turned out to be OK. Very impressed with your pictures and quality of your projects. I guess I'll have to push the boat out and spend some money- after first consulting my financial controller (S.W.M.B.O) of course! Thanks again.

Malc.

Hi all,

I would be grateful of opinions here. I have been looking for a Myford vertical slide for some time for my ML7. Have reluctantly even tried EBay but with no luck. However I see that Chronos are offering one for £105 but of course it's from India. Has any one bought one of these? Are they any good? I am tempted by the thought of a new one for the price of a tatty one off EBay. Obviously the quality will not be the same but for hobby use? What do you think?

thanks in anticipation

Malc.

Hi All,

                        I’m new at this forum lark but I would be grateful of a few opinions.  I am considering buying a small lathe.  I don’t have a specific job in mind for it but numerous times in the past I have muttered  “If only I had a lathe this job would be a doddle”!  So, as I have now retired my first idea was to buy an old lathe and renovate it as a project.  However, having looked on ebay I am amazed at the prices being paid for what seem to be heaps of rusty metal.  Also, (not knowing a lot about lathes) I would prefer to talk to a real person who has used the lathe before I part with my cash.  Initially I was interested in the Unimat  lathe and then saw one of the Sieg C1 (Chinese cheapo) machines which I am told is of a similar size to the Unimat.  This was the first time I had seen an actual machine and I was immediately struck by their size – they were far smaller than I had envisaged. My original idea was to buy a lathe that could be stored away when not in use and then lifted on to the bench when needed, but having seen the Sieg C1 I felt that the Sieg C3 lathe was as small as I dared to go even though I have limited room.  So, do I buy an old lathe to renovate or a newer more compact “Chinese cheapo”?  The mind boggles!  I would be grateful for your comments.