anyone got a super seven myford lathe for sale or know where to look
You can find them on ebay if you know what you're looking at - definately need to see it, and preferable run some tests(or get someone else to do
them) to check condition.
I have had good service from gandmtools.co.uk who have several in stock. Myford are very expensive, but good.
Regards
Hugh
Myford are an excellent brand, and my dad, a lifetime live stream modeller, has used them for years, but only for model making. They are best on
smallish work and softer materials.
If you are a beginner, it would be best to go for a larger, more robust, machine. Colchester student, etc.
And they would, almost certainly, be cheaper
I tend to agree with Designer, The Myford is ok for model makers but is way too small for most car building applications.
The Colchester Student is a much better option if you can pick one up in good condition.
[Edited on 2/4/09 by Phil.J]
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Originally posted by Phil.J
I tend to agree with Designer, The Myford is ok for model makers but is way too small for most car building applications.
The Colchester Student is a much better option if you can pick one up in good condition.
[Edited on 2/4/09 by Phil.J]
Most of the parts I've made for the car using my Colchester Student could have been made on a Myford... or even on my little old Zyto 3.375"
lathe. I could easily spin a brake drum or flywheel in the Student if I wished, though.
However, second-hand industrial/school workshop lathes are MUCH cheaper - I paid £200 for my Student. Many are 3-phase, so there's extra expense
to consider if you don't have access to a suitable power source. I bought a phase converter for around £200 (they're more like £300 now)
but you could just replace the motor for a 1-phase version. There are some limitations doing this (1-phase motors are bigger for the same power, the
switchgear will have to be modified a bit, and they don't like to be switched on and off too often as the starter windings can overheat).
It's a relatively cheap option though, especially if you can accept a slightly lower power output from a smaller motor.
Make sure that you get a good selection of accessories included, as these can be very expensive in 'industrial grade'.
One caution - old industrial kit is BIG and HEAVY - factor in the cost of shipping the beast around as they can be awkward to move (my Student is
750kg and top-heavy when on the move).
I have a Myford Super Seven lathe that I am wanting to sell.
It comes with loads of extras including 3 jaw and four jaw chucks, too much to list.
Below is a photo of the lathe. It is now stored in my garage. If I sell it you would need to arrange pick up. I am in Scotland. Let me know if you
are interested and we can talk and arrange something.
Jimmy
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I have a myford ml7 lathe in very good condition, 4 jaw chuck, and some tooling ect.
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