Clutch for ML7R

[Andrew TinsleyParticipant @andrewtinsley63637]

Hello,

I shall be getting a good ML7R in the near future . What is entailed in fitting a Super 7 style clutch. I assume that this can be done, as it was an optional extra from Myford.

I assume the biggest problem would be sourcing the clutch mechanism?

Andrew.

[Robert Atkinson 2Participant @robertatkinson2]

I my opinion you would be better off fitting a 3 phase motor and VFD rather than a clutch.
The main reason for the clutch on these lathes is that the single phase motors don’t like frequent stopping and starting. A 3 phase and VFD does not have that issue and brings other benefits. Variable speed, controlled ramp up and down and smoother running for a start.

Robert.

[noel shelleyParticipant @noelshelley55608]

There are 2 types (at least) of clutch, one the brake shoe version and the later cone clutch. Then there is the VFD route as Robert has said but it depends how much you want to spend. If the early version needs new brake shoes they are very hard to find now.  Good luck.  Noel.

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