quick change tool post for Myford ML7.

[Bootlegger BlackyParticipant @bootleggerblacky]

which is the best qctp for an old Myford ML7?any ideas?

[Bootlegger BlackyParticipant @bootleggerblacky]

looking for qctp for ML7.1957.

[Nick_GParticipant @nick_g]

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Have a look at the multifix type ones. like the ones in the link. **LINK**

Dickson ones are also first rate as are many of their clones. But beware some of the clones are about as rigid and as much use as a block of mouldy cheese.

Nick

[Steve PaveyParticipant @stevepavey65865]

If you want to go for a Multifix type toolpost I can recommend Create Tools in China – I have ordered twice from them in the past, and several guys on the mig welding forum have done likewise. Quality is excellent.

I think Rotagrip also sell them, and though they are usually more expensive than direct from China it is worth checking as they sometimes are on special offer.

I would think the Aa size would be the one to choose for a Myford, but you might be able to use the A size – check the sizes carefully before ordering, there are drawings on both Create and Rotagrip websites I think.

[Bootlegger BlackyParticipant @bootleggerblacky]

The multifix look well engineered,but a bit out of my novice price range I'm afraid. Thanks for the reply.

[Tim StevensParticipant @timstevens64731]

Can I suggest that this is not merely a matter of the make or the origin of a qctp for a Myford? Most such devices, wherever made, leave too little clearance (or none at all, generally) above the surface of the Myford cross slide. I have found that Arc Euro thingy offer a set which is set up specifically to overcome this difficulty – and I know because they helped me in my search. I am sure that you can find others, if you know exactly what to look for, but Ketan is awaiting your call, I'm sure.

Regards, Tim

[Andrew TinsleyParticipant @andrewtinsley63637]

I purchased from the guy that supplied the original QCT to Myfords. I cannot for the life of me remember the name and company, but he often sells through ebay. perhaps someone with a better memory than mine can remember who it is, I think they are located in the W Midlands, maybe Coventry?

There is a problem with virtually all the QCT for the Myford. That is the holders cannot drop fully downwards because the inside edge of the holder fouls the top slide. The problem can easily be cured by milling the inside edge of the holder, taking out maybe a 1/10th" off the inside corner of the holder. It then allows the holder to drop that little bit more. On my ML10 this represents the difference between having to use 6mm square tooling and 8mm square. This is perhaps what Tim is referring to? Arc have always provided first class value for money tooling and their offering is likely to be as good as the ones I purchased a year ago.

Andrew.

[David Standing 1Participant @davidstanding1]

Posted by Andrew Tinsley on 09/07/2017 20:26:18:

I purchased from the guy that supplied the original QCT to Myfords. I cannot for the life of me remember the name and company, but he often sells through ebay. perhaps someone with a better memory than mine can remember who it is, I think they are located in the W Midlands, maybe Coventry?

 

Andrew.

 

Andrew

Daren Lynam at Lynam Engineering.

Userid lynamengineeringltd on eBay.

And yes you are absolutely correct, they are in Coventry.

 

 

Edited By David Standing 1 on 10/07/2017 11:27:52

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