Member postings for Ralph Webb

Many thanks for all the replies. As you could guess from the question I’m a newcomer to this size of machine tools and starting to learn new skills in retirement. I’ve decided to try the anti vibration feet to adjust the cabinet and aid drainage from the tray. See I’m learning … I didn’t say levelling ….damn I just did!

Ralph

If the meths flows when the filler cap is unscrewed, the meths tube must be adequate.

This suggests the air pipe from the sump into the meths tank is either too low in the sump or blocked.

I would check the “air tube” is patent.Also check if there is some way for air to get into the sump - I had one loco that wouldn’t steam and found the top of the sump was built hard against the bottom of the meths tank - there was no way air could get into the sump to be drawn up the air tube and relieve the vacuum in the meths tank.

If that’s ok then with the loco on a flat surface measure half way up the burner tube and mark that dimension on the meths sump. Then remove the sump and see if the breather tube (aka air tube) ends at that level. If it’s below then it needs trimming or the meths tank needs raising with a spacer.

Ralph

I’ve just taken delivery of a myford 254 lathe. In another thread on levelling the Myford anti-vibration feet were recommended. Myford ltd advertise these

https://www.myford.co.uk/acatalog/4-MACHINE-ANTI-VIBRATION-PADS-1768.html

As suitable for the 7 series lathes. So two questions

Are anti vibration feet worth fitting?

Would these feet also be suitable for the 254?

Many thanks

Ralph

Hi Tony, many thanks for the dimensions.

Just measured the workshop - looks like I’m in luck, the 2m dimension is to the door lintel, the floor to ceiling inside is 2.25m. Fingers crossed the mill is in good condition when I get to see it.

Ralph

I have the chance to buy a Myford VM-F mill, The mill is in storage some 200miles from me, instant easy access isn't possible. I can't find dimensions anywhere on the internet.

Would any owners of this type of mill let me know the total height of the mill as the workshop has a 2m ceiling.

Many thanks

Ralph