ML10 modifications

[john pickensParticipant @johnpickens21750]

As promised some photos of the finished mods on my ML10 lathe so far.

John.

[Jim GuthrieParticipant @jimguthrie82658]

John,

 

What a well kitted out ML10 and it looks in excellent condition. I do like the large hand wheel on the saddle – a much better option than the standard ball handle supplied on mine.

One thought I had about using the Super7 base is that the tool seat might be raised since the centre height of the Super7 is higher than the ML10.

 

Jim.

Edited By Jim Guthrie on 08/01/2015 18:33:08

[NJHParticipant @njh]

John

Another worthwhile mod I made to my machine was tumbler reverse. Whilst its normal function in screw cutting was not used all that often the ability to disconnect the gears was. I purchased a kit of parts to do this but I'm afraid I don't remember where now.

Here is a pic just a small cut-out to the guard needed. You will see that I also made a leadscrew clutch – a very good mod !

I hope you enjoy your machine as much as I enjoyed mine.

Regards

Norman

[Robin KingParticipant @robinking15611]

Norman

If memory serves correctly it was Dave Noble who suppied the tumbler reverse kit, tho' as far as I'm aware it's no longer available.

[john pickensParticipant @johnpickens21750]

Hi Jim,

Glad you like it so far.

The ball handle on the saddle had to go I'm afraid,but then these machines were made at a lower budget years ago to make them more affordable and they do offer potential to bring them up to ones own standard,do they not.

I do agree with you on the height change using the Super 7 swivel base but then it could be possible that the ML10 top slide may just be smaller in height than the Super 7.I really need to find this information.

John.

[john pickensParticipant @johnpickens21750]

Hi Norman,

I do like the idea of a tumbler reverse and you appear to have made an excellent and neat job of yours.

Also the leadscrew clutch is a must and I was fortunate enough to have one already fitted on mine when I purchased it some years ago.( Wouldn't be without it )

John.

[RobboParticipant @robbo]

John,

I did this quick sketch of an old topslide base on the back of an envelope. Measurements with a digital caliper.

Don't forget to allow for the gib strip.

If you want the base to try then drop me a line (PM).

[john pickensParticipant @johnpickens21750]

Thank you for this info ,much appreciated.

Will let you know asap.

John

PS do you prefer Robbo or Phil?

[john pickensParticipant @johnpickens21750]

Just checked the measurements.

Top dovetail for my top slide is 37.5mm base is 28mm.

My cross slide bore is 35.0mm.

My height from top of cross slide to top of top slide base is 21.5mm.

Thank you for your input anyway, at least I now know that the Super 7 top slide base is not compatible and so the search for the correct one continues.

John.

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