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My Uncle passed away a short time ago and I'm sorting out the estate. He was a good old age (99) but I know when he retired he bought his lathe he used at work and it's now sitting in the garage.
Whilst I'd love to learn how to use it, I haven't got time or space, and no clue what goes with it.
Is there anything I need to hunt down in the multitude of drawers in the garage, or is it basically whatevers attached is 'the lathe'? Its gotta be 50+ years old I'd say (need to get the serial number - sure I showed him the wonder of the internet many years ago to find his lathe based on the serial number) so I don't know if its got that much intrinsic value to it.
I assume (with not much google fu) that they isn't an equivalent lathe world forum?!
When you find out, let me know...I have my father's Myford (also 50-60 years old) that should go to someone who can use it
Is there anything I need to hunt down in the multitude of drawers in the garage
We had one of these in the place i used to work after i did my apprenticeship, definatly look for things like tools, toolholders, different chucks, spare pulleys/gears to change the gearing.
I'd be surprised if someone that had something like that didn't have any of the above with it.
if your in Aberdeenshire/Angus/hell- Scotland.
I'd be interested to know what you have model condition and accessories and of course price....but if your really.not sure post photos and we can make fair valuation.
Have a look at http://www.lathes.co.uk/advertphoto/181105-ml7/
You can see some of the attachments
some have some change gears that are used to swap out physical cogs to change the lead screw speed - for changing different threads etc
there will also be lots of cutting tools hidden somewhere
and small stuff can have supports that only get used occasionally
I would have a look at the site and see if you can see any extras that you recognize.
There will be loads of extra bits that should go with it. I have cupboards and shelves full of bits, I suspect your uncle will be the same. That said most bits could probably moved on separately without much bother too. Spare parts and tools are always desirable. Personally I'd be tempted to keep it, though. You may find the time or it might make you find time to learn a new skill.
Watched Geoffrey Croker restore one of these, they seem to be popular on YouTube, as now I’m inundated with loads myford lathe video (I just like geoff’s style of video, I’m not into lathes). No help to you, other than to suggest they seem to be a popular lathe with enthusiasts, so should sell well?
Is it the ML7 that was a good allround choice?
Do you know the model?
Get a cut on!!
Myford owner here, they are sought after because they were designed for the amateur market 70 years ago, since then every model engineer , and home enthusiast has seen them in context of what is possible in their shed,garage or even upstairs spare room, parts and enhancements are still available .
So, yes every component adds to the value or have value on their own, to dispose , try contacting the local model engineering club , as they will usually advise with a visit what belongs with the lathe in terms of tooling and likely value, could save you a lot of time and bother + they do try to do the right thing in terms of getting the right price for the dependants rather than grabbing a bargain, they are mostly retired and already set up with toys.
Yeah, its a ML7 - still got the original user manual!
I'll check out that link doh1nut, cheers.
Still trying to find out the duralumin he, ahem, kept after the war - he was a secret squirrel protected occupation making stuff for Mosquitos during the war. Some great stories.
Super 7 with a gearbox is the top model , but there are a few variants and research is important , as well s condition, some are very worn (mine) , it takes a hands on look/feel to check
They were our small lathes at school and I believe they are still very popular with model makers. I could have had one which was sitting under the forge awaiting disposal for nowt but at 17 had nowhere to put it.
My dad and I had the Super7 with gearbox. I used to make bits for sailing dinghies and Dad worked on his traction engine. In the end the real user was my brother who went from a dyslexic no-hoper with no real interests to being a fanatical engineer who built loads of steam engines from castings (bought from Stuart Turner in Henley I think). Far from having no future he ended up having his choice of apprenticeships.
All down to that Super 7.
that's good eddiebaby 🙂
I could be interested depending on location, condition and model etc. Myford ML7's deffo have some value and there is a market for them.
I would expect to find tooling in the drawers etc, so not just the stuff attached to the lath.
I have been looking at cheap Chinese lathes, but would be interested in a Myford instead.
I got this from my Dad's place when they had to move into a flat. It's a model steam engine kit - think it needs machining up to complete. I do look at model engineering lathes and milling machines every now and again and dream...
