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17 October 2014 at 18:10 #17527
Brian Abbott
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17 October 2014 at 18:10 #166790
Brian Abbott
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Hello all.

Looking to buy a new lubrication gun for my super 7

does anyone know if the myford guns are worth the money over say some of the competition ?

thanks

Brian

Edited By Brian Abbott on 17/10/2014 18:15:20
17 October 2014 at 18:57 #166794
JohnF
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Hi Brian, I bought ne of the latest models from Myford at Beston just before they closed, it is much better then the earlier ones but not perfect. It does hold the oil in the reservoir pretty well whereas the others leaked profusely. As for sealing with the nipples, well better but by no means perfect, there are a few posts on here with solutions to this but myself I just use the old dodge of putting a thin cotton cloth over the nipple and this prevents 95% of the leak.

Not tried any of the clones on offer so will be interesting to see what the team think

Regards John
17 October 2014 at 19:18 #166795
John Haine
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Have a look at http://lautard.com/oiling.htm
17 October 2014 at 23:52 #166817
Flying Fifer
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Brian,

4 or 5 years ago there was an article spread over 2 issues of MEW on fitting a permanent lubrication system to a Myford lathe. Arc Euro Trade sell all the parts for this upgrade. Sorry I cant remember which issues but have a search on Neil`s new index (earlier post today).

It took about a day to fit to my Myford & was well worth (a) the cost about £125, & (b) the time in doing plues the bonus was I could get rid of that b++++y useless oil gun. I`ve used the system for about 3 years (not everyday) 7 the reservoir is still on its first fill. Very highly recommended, at least by me

Alan
18 October 2014 at 00:07 #166819
Flying Fifer
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Just had a look & you want Issues 161 & 163 by Tony Jeffree called One shot lubrication system for a Myford

Alan
18 October 2014 at 10:52 #166852
Ian S C
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The oil can that a number of people recommend is the Reilang, I think Reeves may stock them, these cans seem to do away with oil leaks.

Ian S C
18 October 2014 at 11:22 #166855
Jerry Halcomb 1
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The web site selling the one shot system is listed for the ML 7, would it also work for a Super 7?
18 October 2014 at 12:35 #166865
Flying Fifer
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Jerry,

I have an ML7 not a Super 7 and I don`t see how the system couldn`t be made to fit a Super 7 or with a bit of fiddling about any other lathe or machine tool. Give it a go, it works !

Alan
19 October 2014 at 22:51 #167065
Brian Abbott
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Thanks all.

Not sure about a one shot system at the moment, looked at the myford oilers whilst at the show this weekend,

do seem very expensive but I guess if they work then that's what I need.
20 October 2014 at 12:48 #167123
Ian S C
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After you have had a look at one of these oiling systems, it probably would not be too difficult to knock one up.

Ian S C
20 October 2014 at 15:08 #167137
JA
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The Myford oil gun is excellent. The only problem I have with mine is that it occasionally runs out of oil.

I have wondered about installing a one shot oil system. It would be very convenient but I feel money and time is best spent elsewhere.

JA
20 October 2014 at 15:15 #167140
Harry Wilkes
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This id worth a look 'link'
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