ML10 Apron Wheel

[Paul AinsworthParticipant @paulainsworth93685]

Using the search I came up with the answer to part of my question about this modification, 5/16"BSF thread.

Now the other half, will an apron wheel off either an ML7 or Super7 clear the cross slide?

Have you done the mod? What did you use?

[Paul AinsworthParticipant @paulainsworth93685]

[RobboParticipant @robbo]

Paul

The apron handwheel on an ML7, and the older Super 7, is 3.5 inches diameter. That should tell you if it will swing clear of the cross slide.

[Paul AinsworthParticipant @paulainsworth93685]

Cheers Robbi, it'll fit with room to spare.

[Jim GuthrieParticipant @jimguthrie82658]

Don't forget that the apron handle on the ML10 doubles as a thread dial indicator and you might have to make alternative arrangements if you need this facility.

Jim.

[RedsetterParticipant @redsetter]

I haven't found the lack of an apron hand wheel on the ML10 to be a big problem, and I'm not sure that the ML7 item will fit without modification. What the basic ML10 does lack is a graduated dial on the lead screw.

Of course, if you've got a lathe, you can always make these things!

[Paul AinsworthParticipant @paulainsworth93685]

Posted by Jim Guthrie on 16/06/2018 20:58:14:

Don't forget that the apron handle on the ML10 doubles as a thread dial indicator and you might have to make alternative arrangements if you need this facility.

Jim.

Indicator dial is behind lock nut so hopefully should be able to keep it.

[Paul AinsworthParticipant @paulainsworth93685]

Posted by Redsetter on 17/06/2018 08:43:50:

I haven't found the lack of an apron hand wheel on the ML10 to be a big problem, and I'm not sure that the ML7 item will fit without modification. What the basic ML10 does lack is a graduated dial on the lead screw.

Of course, if you've got a lathe, you can always make these things!

That's the next job

[Clive HartlandParticipant @clivehartland94829]

The ML10 graduated Leadscrew dial is a Mod. for ML10. I fitted mine some time back.

I am sure it is available? You have to cut the lead screw and fit a clutch at the left hand end.

Clive

[Paul AinsworthParticipant @paulainsworth93685]

Dog clutch already fitted

[Paul AinsworthParticipant @paulainsworth93685]

That's one done, a bit of fettling to do before I fit the leadscrew wheel.

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