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  • 22 August 2012 at 22:47 #96974
    David C
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      @davidc

      I have 2 Myford Super 7's, one was my fathers, it's a little bit older than mine and mine has a gearbox and a couple of other extra bits.

      While I was getting the serial number off dads the other day I noticed in the half light what appeared to be a slightly different shape to the casting.

      Closer examination showed it was in fact screwed to the drilled tapped standard holes on the rear.

      I know it was nothing that dad had attached anything to so have not been able to find out what it's for.

      I did initially wonder if it was part of a taper turning attachment but it seems a bit short.

      Thanks

      David

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      22 August 2012 at 22:47 #16863
      David C
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        22 August 2012 at 23:01 #96976
        Nobby
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          @nobby

          Hi David
          Its to fit the 6 postition stop on back of the lathe when usuing the Myford 6 position capstan turret . I use these stops also when repitition turning. I can upload photo if required
          Nobby

          22 August 2012 at 23:06 #96978
          David C
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            @davidc

            Hi Nobby.

            Thanks for the info. Yes, a picture would be brilliant if it's no problem.

            Thank you very much.

            David

            23 August 2012 at 11:50 #96998
            Nobby
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              @nobby

              Hi David
              Please see photo below . The tailstock was removed for picture. I hope this answers your question you can see the mystery object on the back of the lathe
              Its a bit dirty needs a clean . I'm busy at the moment on my Exe lathe project
              Nobby

              6 position stop

              23 August 2012 at 12:57 #97000
              David C
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                @davidc

                Thank you so much Nobby for taking the time to do that. It has been a MASSIVE help. I do not remember seeing one of those on Dads lathe, ever, so it is possible it was left on by the previous owner many years ago. I'm sure I would have remembered seeing that or helping to set it up for him when he became blind (but still did his Burrel Showmans engine!).

                 

                Thanks again

                 

                David

                Edited By David C on 23/08/2012 12:58:24

                23 August 2012 at 18:08 #97012
                David Littlewood
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                  @davidlittlewood51847

                  Unfortunately, the length stop cannot be fitted at the same time as a taper turning attachment. I have both, but I find the TTA is somewhat more useful unless you are into serious mass production.

                  David

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