Myson ML7 Lathe

[TD4Participant @td4]

I am totally new to lathe work, but now retired I havw bought a myford ML7. Would you please recomend a good first book. I do'nt intend to plug it in and loose a finger, so I am happy to learn slowly. regards Malcolm.

[TD4Participant @td4]

[TD4Participant @td4]

Sorry for the error. The title should read MYFORD ML7

[Mike ClarkeParticipant @mikeclarke87958]

Hi Malcolm,

I found "Model Engieneering: A Foundation Course" by Peter Wright a good book when I first got my lathe.

YouTube would be a good start though – the likes of MrPete222 and Doubleboost have some great videos featuring turning.

Good luck,

Mike.

[Brian WoodParticipant @brianwood45127]

Hello Malcolm,

Welcome to the new and absorbing world of lathe work. I suggest a good 1st book, which is Myford specific, is Ian Bradley's manual on the ML7 model and it's variants.

You can buy this from many outlets, including your local bookshop. Look up Tee Publishing on Google if you want to proceed by mail order, they also sell the full range of Workshop Practice books that you can build a library from. Tee have a stand at the Harrogate ME Exhibition 10-12 May inclusive if you can be there, I'm sure you would have a happy day.

Bradley's book is ISBN 0 85242 775 1, my copy was priced at £5.95 about 20 years ago but it should still be less than £10.

Happy reading and later on happy swarf making

Regards Brian

[roy entwistleParticipant @royentwistle24699]

Malcolm

Myford series 7 Manual by Ian Bradley

Have fun

Roy

[roy entwistleParticipant @royentwistle24699]

Malcolm

Myford series 7 Manual by Ian Bradley

Have fun

Roy

Brian beat me to it

[Ady1Participant @ady1]

The one and only by sparey

The amateurs lathe

Specifically written to promote the ML7 in the 1940s

[Steamer1915Participant @steamer1915]

As above. I bought "The Amateurs lathe" Lawrence Sparey over 25 years ago and I still refer to it.

Steve.

[Jeff DaymanParticipant @jeffdayman43397]

"How to run a lathe" by South Bend Lathe Works. This book was originally published in the 1930's but is available as a reprint from Lindsay books in USA and Canada and Camden Miniature Steam Services in UK.

Excellent value.

JD

[_Paul_Participant @_paul_]

IMHO another good book is "The Model Engineers Lathe Manual" by Edgar Westbury there are also some very good lathe videos by the late Rudy Kouhoupt (Camden Miniatures stock these in the UK)

Regards

Paul

[TD4Participant @td4]

Many thanks for taking the time to reply. I will take ALL the advice given, I have just ordered Ian Bradley's Book and will order the others. I have wanted a lathe for years but never had the time. I bought a wood turning lathe 20 years ago, but have used it very little so far. As a new member it was so nice to receive all your help, makes me feel I can ask more in the future. regards Malcolm.

[RobboParticipant @robbo]

Malcolm,

Have sent you a PM about books.

Phil

[NJHParticipant @njh]

Malcolm

All the above suggestions are good but , if you can get your hands on a copy, I recommend

"The Model Engineer's Workshop Manual" by George Thomas. 

ISBN 1-85761-000-8

A mine of useful information with sections for making accessories and small tools, ways of improving the Myford 7 series lathe, and clear descriptions of all machining processes.

I suspect it may be out of print at present but it's worth a search for a secondhand copy. I think George was the master of this type of writing. If you follow his directions carefully the project will be successful!

Good luck

Norman

Edited By NJH on 01/05/2013 00:20:43

[MuzzerParticipant @muzzer]

If you google "wewilliams.net" you will see lots of early bulletins and guides from South Bend including a very early edition of How To Run A Lathe. The current edition is better and incorporates much of the additional content but to start with this early content is pretty good, nostalgic – and free. It's been there for years so clearly they are out of copyright or SB are happy for them to be available.

The other suggestions were ones I found useful too. I just read everything I could…

Muzzer

[HopperParticipant @hopper]

Another vote here for LH Sparey and "The Amateur's Lathe". My favorite lathe book ever.

[TD4Participant @td4]

I do'nt know what to say! such kindness, I should have started this years ago. Thanks again. Malcolm.

[SpannaParticipant @spanna]

Join a model club or find a friend that already has a lathe. A book wont tell you the dangerous bits of a lathe . Also a book, all of the above are good,can make the whole field of lathework sound too difficult.

Whatever you choose, get some protective glasse and wear them whenever a machine is in operation. Its no fashion show in the workshop

Alan

[Ian S CParticipant @iansc]

You can get prescription safty glasses, or ones that fit over your ordenary glasses. A full face visor is quite a good idea if you are turning brass, it still pays to do up your top button on your shirt, just to keep the little chips out. Ian S C

[RobboParticipant @robbo]

Instead of the usual warehouse coat, I wear a woodturners smock in the workshop, they zip up to the neck to keep all the little bits out. Plus the pockets are at the back, so they don't get swarf in them.

Malcolm, have a look at your messages!

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