Myford Lathe Identification

Myford Lathe Identification

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23 August 2026 at 12:41 #861913
Captain Barnacles
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Hello All,

I have been helping my friend clear out her old shed and it seems the previous owner was a keen model engineer. So far we have discovered 3 lathes!

One of the lathes looks “Heath Robinson” and was probably constructed by the owner, the next is definitely factory made but I can’t find any identifying marks on it. I’m going to give a bit of a clean up and see if I can get any clues about its origin.

The third lathes in the collection is unmistakably a Myford but I’m unsure about the model and the serial number is difficult to read. To me it appears to be a ML4 but a confirmation from you good folk would be much appreciated.

Many thanks,

Patch
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23 August 2026 at 13:06 #861916
Bazyle
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Measure centre height and bed length and look at Lathes.co.uk which explains the differences between types.
23 August 2026 at 14:37 #861924
ega
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It also bears a superficial resemblance to other makes.
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