Myford ml3

[sean logieParticipant @seanlogie69385]

It’s in very good condition that’s for sure ,not convinced the screw is meant for this cross slide ,it’s a bit lose at the handle end where it goes through the casting ,could be my first item to make if I ever get up and running . Still have the canter mount for the motor to make yet … any ideas ?

[sean logieParticipant @seanlogie69385]

Has anyone watch this chap … I wonder would he make me some parts ….

https://youtu.be/DMn8qwrVd44

[BazyleParticipant @bazyle]

The handle end is often loose if it hasn't been adjusted. Not a problem but a feature of almost all lathes so no worry.

If you know someone with a wood lathe they might make you a plywood pulley set to start you off. You need one about 8 inch dia to receive the belt from the motor, and a 3 step one like on the lathe for the next stage. You can use a shaft in plummer blocks if you can find some scrap ones but otherwise some ball bearings and a wood housing can suffice. I think a key thing to look for at this stage is for these pulleys to be all the same bore, then get a shaft and bearings to fit as you don't have the set up to make bushes to compensate for mixed sizes.

[sean logieParticipant @seanlogie69385]

I have the materials and a little bit of know how lol . I got some flat belts of some washing machinesat the local recycling center and a couple of motors ,toying with the idea of making a tool bit grinder .

Sean

[sean logieParticipant @seanlogie69385]

I’m watching a ml7 topslide complete with the swivel base (what is this part called) Got some measurements bolt centers are 100mm the dowel is 19mm . I’m sure this can work unless the final tool height will be different.

Sean

[john brennan 1Participant @johnbrennan1]

on e bay in the milling section on page 15 or 16 is advertised a my ford B1lathe, I think it is probably an M1 or M2 but it has anM3 M4 top slide and may be of interest to Sean.by the by I have 2 M1s and an M4 but none o them had thrust gearings on the spindle

[john brennan 1Participant @johnbrennan1]

fat finger, should be thrust bearings

[john brennan 1Participant @johnbrennan1]

further to my penultimate post in the same section of ebay on page 9 is a superb specimen of an ML3

[sean logieParticipant @seanlogie69385]

Thanks John, do you have a link for the pages .

Sean

[sean logieParticipant @seanlogie69385]

Any tips on squaring up the cross carrage on the ml3 ,something doesn’t seem right ,I have the gib at the back of the ways . It shouldn’t make any difference should it .

Sean

[john brennan 1Participant @johnbrennan1]

sean- sorry don't know how to give you a link but listing is now under lathes and e bay item no. is 182270820663

[sean logieParticipant @seanlogie69385]

Made a pulley today for the little ml3 ,turned out quite good I’d say . Mini moto wheel bearings came in handy .

[BazyleParticipant @bazyle]

Posted by sean logie on 09/09/2016 13:20:31:
Any tips on squaring up the cross carrage on the ml3 ,something doesn't seem right ,I have the gib at the back of the ways . It shouldn't make any difference should it .

Sean

Gib at the back sounds sensible. How are you assessing it and how much out is it?

[sean logieParticipant @seanlogie69385]

I lined up a square along the saddle ando the ways

Sean

[sean logieParticipant @seanlogie69385]

Bit of a long shot here but… would anyone on here have the dimensions of the myford ml3 topslide screw and the dimensions of the base that the topslide sits on. Or indeed where I could find them . A guy has offered to have a go at making them for me .

Sean

[sean logieParticipant @seanlogie69385]

Well….. i sold my ml3 today ,it was causing me too much grief in trying to source parts for it and when i did find anything the prices were so bloated ,and that's the only reason i sold . I don't like profiteers .

So now i've sourced another lathe (not a myford) but a Stedall . It needs a bit of tlc ,i'm all up for that .

 

Maybe i should start a new thread on the new (to me ) Stedall . Thing i'm going to need a bigger shed also ,that's been in the plans for a while now ….. 

Sean 

Edited By sean logie on 18/09/2016 14:24:15

[BazyleParticipant @bazyle]

Did you point the new owner to the forum? It would be nice to know how he gets on with it to complete the story.

Steadall seem to be rather smaller or is yours something not on the Lathes site which would be interesting. Perhaps if they were rebadging they also did other machines than those pictured.

[Michael GilliganParticipant @michaelgilligan61133]

Posted by Bazyle on 18/09/2016 15:35:02:

Steadall seem to be rather smaller

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[Bazyle] ?? … Differently proportioned; but a useful 4" centre height, according to your link.

[Sean] Yes please, do start a new thread … It looks like a very interesting machine, especially if you have the thread-chasing equipment.

MichaelG.

[sean logieParticipant @seanlogie69385]

Posted by Bazyle on 18/09/2016 15:35:02:

Did you point the new owner to the forum? It would be nice to know how he gets on with it to complete the story.

Steadall seem to be rather smaller or is yours something not on the Lathes site which would be interesting. Perhaps if they were rebadging they also did other machines than those pictured.

Well it certainly is not smaller than the ml3 ,it weighs in at around 240kg .

http://www.lathes.co.uk/fortis/

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