![]() ![]() The usefulness of this attachment is limited only by the imagination of the user.ĭividing attachment shown fitted to the earlier type of single- bolt-per-axis swivelling vertical slide. It not only transforms the lathe into a gear-cutting machine but enables it to mill square, hexagon and other forms and, if employed with the supporting overarm, allows it to cut single or multiple keyways in shafts, etc. With a design inspired by the pre-WW2 "gear-cutting" attachment sold by Tom Senior, and although and expensive addition to the amateur's tool chest, this versatile unit holds it value very well and is in constant demand. A highly recommended addition to any lathe This is a very useful accessory and transforms the feel of the tailstock, especially when performing delicate operations with small drills. Myford-made versions are available for both the ML7 and Super 7 - but not the ML10 lathe. Taper-turning attachment (photographs below) Saw bench assembly for ML7 and Super 7 - but easily adaptable for use on other small lathes. ![]() The hardened pin, that flicks back and forth to open and close the clutch, is rounded at both ends to register into its holders - and 29 mm long and 3 mm in diameter. The picture below shows some details of the rather "unusual" engagement mechanism. The unit economised by utilising the brake shoes from the front wheel of a Nottingham-made Raleigh moped, the "Gadabout". Unfortunately, this very useful accessory is no longer sold by the factory - but occasionally second hand units become available and are well worth acquiring. In addition, in later years, Myford offered larger versions of both the plain ands swivelling slides.Ĭlutch unit for an ML7. This slide was made in two forms: the early as shown with a single bolt per axis and a later improved model with two bolts per axis. REPRODUCTION OF EARLY MYFORD SALES CATALOGUES HEREĩ) 4-inch " Precision" Lathe: MF74 & MF32)ġ7) Early & 3rd-party screwcutting gearboxesġ9) Super 7B power cross feed p hotographsĢ4) Staines & Big Swing Milling AttachmentĪ widely used and popular accessory- and easily adapted to fit a number of other small lathes. ![]() Myford Technical & Sales Literature Myford Lathes often for sale here Machine Tool Manuals Catalogues Belts Books Accessories Email: t Machine Tool Archive Machine-tools Sal e & Wanted ![]()
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