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  • #327589
    Andy Beckett
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      @andybeckett68581

      Hi All,

      I've found myself a nice little Myford Super 7 with the makers stand, however it appears to be missing its adjustment feet on the bottom of the stand.

      I'm aware of the importance of getting the lathe level and as a starting point want to ensure the stand is level, any suggestions please?

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      #25633
      Andy Beckett
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        @andybeckett68581
        #327591
        John Haine
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          @johnhaine32865

          myford_foot.jpg

          I just use some M10 (I think) bolts nuts and washers with a scrap of Ali to spread the load, like this.

          #327592
          Andy Beckett
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            @andybeckett68581

            Thanks John, that's just the sort of help I needed. I'm picking it up Sunday so I'll have to look at the hole size.

            #327603
            Clive Hartland
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              @clivehartland94829

              I bought anti vibration feet, rubber pads on a plate and these are working fine.

              #327604
              Andy Beckett
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                @andybeckett68581

                Hi Clive,

                Thanks for your reply. I've seen those yellow ones, I think they come direct from Myford? However at £70 a throw I was looking at other options especially as I've just splashed out on the lathe.

                #327610
                Mark Rand
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                  @markrand96270

                  Rather than having the stand level, it's better to arrange it so it slopes a little bit towards the drain that's at the tailstock end of the tray. that way you don't end up with puddles of oil in the tray (total loss lubrication, way oil and cutting oil). If you want the lathe bed level, adjust the riser blocks to counter the stand's tilt.

                  #327611
                  Cornish Jack
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                    @cornishjack

                    Andy – I have 4 different sets of machine feet on adjustable uprights but all too large for the Myford cabinet lugs. I decided that mobility and stability were a useful add-on so popped mine onto a pair of Lidl's finest 'Pensioner's Skateboards'!!cheekysee photos …img_9115.jpg

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                    The second shot was taken a couple of minutes ago – the camera setup is rubbish!!

                    rgds

                    Bill

                    #327615
                    KWIL
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                      @kwil

                      Lathe needs some tlc!

                      #327616
                      peak4
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                        @peak4

                        I'm using something similar to these on my Warco copy in the new workshop **LINK** which allow for the uneven concrete floor.

                        Beware, the Myford is a bit top heavy, with a tendency towards the rear. I've only used adjustable feet in the short term, as I'm not sure where the lathe will finally be sited when its bigger cousin arrives.

                        In the other workshop in Sheffield, my original genuine Myford is rawlbolted to the floor with appropriate shims.

                        My Dore Westbury mill is on an angle iron cabinet, with a couple of further horizontal lengths of angle iron at floor level. These carry 4 heavy duty castors, with another set of these adjustable feet outboard of them. It means I can move the mill round, and then wind down the feet for stability.

                        Bill

                        #327628
                        Andy Beckett
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                          @andybeckett68581

                          Terrific advice guys, I've ordered four of the feet Peak4 directed me to.

                          All I need now is some additional bits such as steadies and a bigger chuck and I'll be there.

                          Thanks again.

                          #327650
                          Cornish Jack
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                            @cornishjack

                            "Lathe needs some tlc!"

                            Could be, but then, so might you if you'd been through this…

                            damage1.jpg

                            this …

                            damage2.jpg

                            and this …

                            damage3.jpg

                            and then had 2 1/2 years in grotty storage while the house was rebuilt!!!

                            But as long as it looks pristine, it's bound to work much better? frown

                            John S might have generated some more apt phrases – miss him more and more sad

                            Bill

                            #327751
                            thaiguzzi
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                              @thaiguzzi
                              Posted by Cornish Jack on 17/11/2017 14:20:46:

                              "Lathe needs some tlc!"

                              Could be, but then, so might you if you'd been through this…

                              damage1.jpg

                              this …

                              damage2.jpg

                              and this …

                              damage3.jpg

                              and then had 2 1/2 years in grotty storage while the house was rebuilt!!!

                              But as long as it looks pristine, it's bound to work much better? frown

                              John S might have generated some more apt phrases – miss him more and more sad

                              Bill

                              Bacton or Sea Palling?

                              #327753
                              Bazyle
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                                @bazyle

                                Solid packing is always to be preferred. Slate is very good as you can split it to make various different thicknesses.

                                If you have ended up using bolts keep the projection down to 1/4 in or less and fit a locknut.

                                #327754
                                Clive Hartland
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                                  @clivehartland94829

                                  Andy, I see much cheaper and suitable rubber floor mounts on the Bay.

                                  Clive

                                  #327857
                                  Cornish Jack
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                                    @cornishjack

                                    thaiguzzi – Bacton … you a Norfolk boy?? – I'm not (obviously!! but worked for 2 1/2 years in Bangkok)

                                    rgds

                                    Bill

                                    #327865
                                    thaiguzzi
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                                      @thaiguzzi
                                      Posted by Cornish Jack on 18/11/2017 23:19:46:

                                      thaiguzzi – Bacton … you a Norfolk boy?? – I'm not (obviously!! but worked for 2 1/2 years in Bangkok)

                                      rgds

                                      Bill

                                      Moit be, moit be. Hey, got a light boi?

                                      Lived in Bacton as a kid in the 60's for a couple of years. As a teenager in North Walsham, grew up drinking in Aylsham, Stalham and NW. Moved around a bit inc Germany, settled back in Norfolk, ended up having a MC engineering business near Wroxham for 15 years and a house in Norwich. Sold up and moved here in '03.

                                      #327935
                                      Cornish Jack
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                                        @cornishjack

                                        thaiguzzi – you have a PM

                                        #327994
                                        Mark Rand
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                                          @markrand96270

                                          Allan Smethurst deserved better crying.

                                          Lived in Lynn (Gaywood and South Wootton) as a child.

                                          #328021
                                          Stephen Follows
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                                            @stephenfollows82099

                                            I fitted mine cabinet to slope towards the drain and levelled the lathe on the raising blocks. Best of both worlds!

                                            #328034
                                            thaiguzzi
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                                              @thaiguzzi
                                              Posted by Cornish Jack on 19/11/2017 15:25:30:

                                              thaiguzzi – you have a PM

                                              Received, and replied, ta Bill.

                                              Regards,

                                              Mike.

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