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    Scott Roberts
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      When I purchased my ML6 it came with several accessories including a turret tool post. However, I can't see how I could attach the turret post to my lathe. Perhaps it was part of another lathe that the previous owner was using. Any thoughts?

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        Clive Brown 1
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          That's more of a Boxford style of 4-way tool-post, where the top-slide has a large tee-slot. The projection on the circular part fits into the top of this slot to maintain alignment. The Myford doesn't have that feature AFAIK.

          I don't think that it's actually off a Boxford though., doesn't look quite right.

          BTW, it's ML7.

          Edited By Clive Brown 1 on 27/08/2020 21:09:20

          #493079
          Scott Roberts
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            I just came across this picture on **LINK**. Even though it looks the similar it must be a different tool post since there definitely aren't features on the top slide that would allow the one I have to mount. Thanks re: ML7 correction.

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            Edited By Scott Roberts on 28/08/2020 04:02:00

            #493083
            Hopper
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              +1 that's not a Myford tool post but it could be adapted to fit. You might be able to take the dovetail part off the bottom, remove the threaded stud and handle and then drop the toolpost down over the existing threaded stud that sticks up from your topslide. You might have to turn up some kind of adaptor sleeve if things are not the exact size. The original Myford 4-way toolpost had a ratchet locating mechanism in the bottom of it but it is not necessary. The clamping force of the nut or handle on top will hold it firm.

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