Super 7

[Mark Prickett 2Participant @markprickett2]

[Mark Prickett 2Participant @markprickett2]

 

 

Thought i would post some pics of my new machine …..

Its a Super 7 from about 1965

Some work needed, mostly needs a deep clean and repaint

Will need some help to wire this up as at the moment its just on a plug !

Also on the look out for some kind of bench / stand to put it on if anyone has anything knocking about ?

All the best Mark.

Struggling to upload pics

http://s1313.photobucket.com/user/covert696/media/20151216_193343_zpsk7mkyo3z.jpg.html

Edited By Mark Prickett 2 on 16/12/2015 21:57:16

Edited By Mark Prickett 2 on 16/12/2015 22:04:38

Edited By Mark Prickett 2 on 16/12/2015 22:08:05

[Mark Prickett 2Participant @markprickett2]

[Mark Prickett 2Participant @markprickett2]

No idea how i did that , this forum really doesnt like photobucket.

[Nick WheelerParticipant @nickwheeler]

Why would you want to repaint that?

[Mark Prickett 2Participant @markprickett2]

​photo is decieving , its been painted badly before so might as well strip it back .

[Thor 🇳🇴Participant @thor]

Hi Mark,

It should be possible to insert photos from Photobucket, I hope you don't mind me displaying one of your lathe. I used the "Direct" link from the URL in your post. Congratulations with your "new" lathe.

 Thor

 

Edited By Thor on 17/12/2015 06:15:54

[Mark Prickett 2Participant @markprickett2]

Thanks Thor, doesn’t help I was doing it on the iPad , many thanks Mark

[Mark Prickett 2Participant @markprickett2]

Nearly finished this project , although it still needs another £100 spending on it , it never ends does it .

Very happy with it though, very little wear in it.

[Mark Prickett 2Participant @markprickett2]

Oh if anyone has any small bore c spanners i can borrow to adjust up the headstock bearings i would very much appreciate it, obviously I would pay for posting costs etc. And still looking for a dol starter for it and an oil gun !

Cheers Mark.

[mechman48Participant @mechman48]

Nice machine Mark; have you considered a QCTP either a Dickson/clone or one of the AXA type?

George

[Mark Prickett 2Participant @markprickett2]

Its on the "list" george but funds are tight at the moment

I like the one from rdg tools **LINK**

[NJHParticipant @njh]

That looks very smart Mark.

I agree with the QCTP Buy the post and a few holders to get you going and add others as you go along – it's only " Quick Change" if you have lots of holders!

Norman

[RobboParticipant @robbo]

Mark,

see your messages

[LambtonParticipant @lambton]

Mark,

You only really require one C spanner. You can get away with and old cycle bottom bracket spanner that can be found at car boot sales for a few pence. There is a picture of one being used on this site from Nobby I think.

Otherwise make one. A bit of marking out, chain drilling, hacksawing and filing will do it. This is what model engineering should be about – getting satisfaction from making your own tools and fixtures as the need arises.

Eric

[richard 2Participant @richard2]

Mark

I have a Dewhurst switch and Myford bracket (taken off my S7 when I went 3-phase which you are welcome to for nothing. But as I am disabled you would have to collect it from Henfield in West Sussex.

If it is of interest pm me and let me know.

Richard.

[Mark Prickett 2Participant @markprickett2]

Posted by richard 2 on 03/05/2016 08:20:30:

Mark

I have a Dewhurst switch and Myford bracket (taken off my S7 when I went 3-phase which you are welcome to for nothing. But as I am disabled you would have to collect it from Henfield in West Sussex.

If it is of interest pm me and let me know.

Richard.

Many Thanks Richard for your vey kind offer., i have a nearly new Dewhurst switch and bracket to go on it but need to sort out a motor starter with overload protection for it , cheapest i have seen is £29 delivered .

Although i will need much help with the wiring!

[Mark Prickett 2Participant @markprickett2]

Posted by Lambton on 03/05/2016 07:38:40:

Mark,

You only really require one C spanner. You can get away with and old cycle bottom bracket spanner that can be found at car boot sales for a few pence. There is a picture of one being used on this site from Nobby I think.

Otherwise make one. A bit of marking out, chain drilling, hacksawing and filing will do it. This is what model engineering should be about – getting satisfaction from making your own tools and fixtures as the need arises.

Eric

thanks Eric , Robbo has very kindly offered to lend me a set of spanners.

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