What is this?

[Andrew Phillips 4Participant @andrewphillips4]

Hi All,

I bought my Myford Super 7 some years ago, and it came with a number of accessories, including this object. Painted in Myford grey, it has a pointer(?) moved in an out (in a straight line) by the knurled screw, which is threaded internally and externally. See pictures. Any ideas what I have here? Thanks, Andy

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[Andrew Phillips 4Participant @andrewphillips4]

Identify mystery Myford Accessory

[TomfileryParticipant @tomfilery]

Andrew,

Would it wedge into the top of the pulley housing (once the belt cover is open), allowing the pointer to be engaged with the bull wheel gear for basic indexing?

Regards Tom

[not done it yetParticipant @notdoneityet]

Andrew,

Looks like Tom may well be right. If it is, please can you supply approximate/rough – even accurate – drawings so that others can knock one up. I’m sure some of the myford users would appreciate that.

[Andrew Phillips 4Participant @andrewphillips4]

Hi, thanks for your input. I tried the device afainst my Super 7 (see pics) and there is no obvious way it can be mounted to act as a detent on the bull wheel, the most likely place it could be used for basic indexing. Furthermore, the tip is too large to engage in teh teeth of a 60-tooth gear (see pic). Any other thoughts gratefully received, Andy

[Nicholas FarrParticipant @nicholasfarr14254]

Hi Andrew, do the two lugs sit between the ways snugly? If so maybe it's for off setting or resetting the tailstock centre for taper turning.

Regards Nick.

[BazyleParticipant @bazyle]

Grey is a pretty universal colour for machines. More likely off a tool and cutter grinder.

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