Robin,

Here is a picture of the rather battered example on my recently purchased ML7-R

Just remove the Ball Handle and then unscrew the Dial.

MichaelG.

Robin,

Are we talking about a Myford ML7? You don't say in title or OP.

But if so, then put a spanner on the flats of the Dial, and unscrew the handle, usual way.

I converted the handle on the cross slide of my ML10 to a Super7 type and converted a Super7 topslide to fit the ML10 cross slide so both feedscrews have resettable Super7 style index dials. Much nicer to use. I also made a reduction gearbox (2.5 to 1) to reduce the gearing on the ML10 saddle handle to match the saddle travel of a Super7.

I wonder if you could upgrade by fitting the dial off a mini-lathe?

Neil

At least you have a dial which some small lathes did not have from new. No need for one off a minilathe as hey you've got a lathe so make one. Remaining question is whether you have the wit to design one or need help there.

For general information there are a few machine tools where the securing screw goes all the way down from the ball end so might be overlooked as not seeming to be connected.

Neil,

I realise that they overlap, but: Your last post might be more relevant to Robin's other thread.

MichaelG.

From the Myford Ltd website:- **LINK** . Also available in metric and they fit the small vertical slides (That's what I've used them on).