What is this?

What is this?

This topic has 6 replies, 5 voices, and was last updated 9 October 2020 at 08:32 by Bazyle.

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5 October 2020 at 11:07 #499635
Andrew Phillips 4
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Hi All,

I bought my Myford Super 7 some years ago, and it came with a number of accessories, including this object. Painted in Myford grey, it has a pointer(?) moved in an out (in a straight line) by the knurled screw, which is threaded internally and externally. See pictures. Any ideas what I have here? Thanks, Andy

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5 October 2020 at 11:07 #27679
Andrew Phillips 4
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Identify mystery Myford Accessory
5 October 2020 at 11:53 #499644
Tomfilery
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Andrew,

Would it wedge into the top of the pulley housing (once the belt cover is open), allowing the pointer to be engaged with the bull wheel gear for basic indexing?

Regards Tom
5 October 2020 at 12:18 #499646
not done it yet
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Andrew,

Looks like Tom may well be right. If it is, please can you supply approximate/rough – even accurate – drawings so that others can knock one up. I’m sure some of the myford users would appreciate that.
8 October 2020 at 20:48 #500260
Andrew Phillips 4
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Hi, thanks for your input. I tried the device afainst my Super 7 (see pics) and there is no obvious way it can be mounted to act as a detent on the bull wheel, the most likely place it could be used for basic indexing. Furthermore, the tip is too large to engage in teh teeth of a 60-tooth gear (see pic). Any other thoughts gratefully received, Andy
9 October 2020 at 07:41 #500276
Nicholas Farr
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Hi Andrew, do the two lugs sit between the ways snugly? If so maybe it's for off setting or resetting the tailstock centre for taper turning.

Regards Nick.
9 October 2020 at 08:32 #500284
Bazyle
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Grey is a pretty universal colour for machines. More likely off a tool and cutter grinder.
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