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Photo shows the basic idea as I used on the mini lathe.If you want any more info I will resurrect the thread

A cheap way is to use the compound slide.Make a substantial brkt and mount to the cross slide to use vertical as the the 3rd axis. If you make the brkt swivel and use the swivel compound you have everything When using the vertical slide you don't need the compound so you have everything very...

Im a retired engineer and do it more for fun rather than the money.Obviously a very low hourly rate I did 3 no ML7s and made enough to buy this at a good price so what you see is a freeby.Havent made up my mind what to do with it.I did want a super 7b but not the long bed so will wait and see.If...

Almost finished.Just waiting for the paint to dry on the motor and then we will have first power up I must say it was easier than I expected and much quicker than I thought.3 weeks so far and looking good When I cut off the main drive belt it measured 800lg but is supposed to be 750mm lg so I...

Im totally lost,when I was at school I thought an Arduino was a faster than light travelling quark

Don't fully agree with the statement what will do big will do small. I would rather make small intricate parts to close tolerances on a small lathe

The basic 7x14 Chinese lathe is big enough to do some good work and small enough to pick up and put away Yes they have many issues all of which are easily rectified to produce consistant/accurate work.Lots of vodeos on utube and a whole world of mods etc to keep you happy

Bit more done,time consuming part is waiting for paint to dry so I do a few things inbetween so things might look a little mish-mash Finished and assembled the drive from spindle to leadscrew and the main spindle with a new belt.Apart from the broken cover everything looks goods.Just starting...

I bought a sieg sx2 with long table and fixed column. See my full thread from delivery to mods.My opinion for $1200 au its money well spent.Obviously it depends where you live,how much you want to spend and what use you want to put it to Look at my thread Bazmak-Diary of a sieg sx2l bench...

Nothing wrong with the Rodney miller.It was the next step up from the vertical slide.However it has the same problem setup time to change from milling to turning.Always the problem with a combo machine.To the old school machinist from many years ago it was heaven sent.In this day and age cant go...

Just spent a couple of days,improving the repair to the badly broken end door support plate It had been repaired rather robustly with 10 n0 m6 nuts and bolts.The screw hds prevent the cover seating correctly I assume someone had overtightened the rear fixing screw without the 6mm spacer between...

Thanks for your input John. No need for a rear steady it was very stable at low speeds and I have had plenty of experience I remember parting off short spacers of copper tube.When it goes it goes and it went as it throws out its a quick slide to madness all the way to 90o fortunately I was well...

Latest progress.I wont bore you with the general clean and paint refurb. With the gearbox the leadscrew goes right thru and uses the 25mm thk walls as the bearings for the leadscrew ,no bushes.Cant understand why Myford.I realise there wont be much wear but when there is there are no bushes to...

Thanks Norm and John for your input. I have finished the gearbox and successfully reversed the leadscrew.Just going out to finish now and pin it will fit a shear pin as you suggest,will be interesting.Will post shortly Regards barry

I assumed the bed casting was the same but a foot longer therefore being less rigid. Are you saying that the long bed castings were beefed up to lessen the risk of twist.It does feel much heavier.Can you clarify your comment please Nick. Also could not figure out how to do a full stripdown on...

Thanks for your comments and info Norm. much appreciated.I have had super 7s before including a b but have never taken them apart Had a couple of tricky moments where the s7 differs from the ml7.Finding out of way grubscrews buried under the gunge.This one is the later model where the leadscrew...

Welcome,i am quite impressed with your resume and skill at working to tight tolerances.I like your initial setup I am from Leeds so know Brid quite well.Now retired in Australia so the weather is not a problem.Like the idea of working in the Conservatory. keep posting as you go,its nice to...

Well after selling my 3 myford ml7s I bought a super 7b long bed with the proceeds and decided to start a new thread.With the clutch assy/countershaft and the gearbox there will be a lot more work and I intend to spent more time and effort with this one.Lathe arrived yesterday and I have made a...

I do use and see no problem with taping fine grit wet and dry to a granite plate and using WD4o go up and down the top of the ways to remove rust and high spots.Also highlights high spots for maybe a spot of scraping.It takes a lot of work to even remove a thou from a wide area with wet/dry fine...

I have just done 3 Myford ML7s with a total stripdown and repaint.I found the best way is to remove guards etc Then main items as sub assemblies.Motor drive,countershaft carriage etc and put to one side.Then headstock leadscrew gears etc until you get to the bed.Then clean paint prime etc before...