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    Malcolm Timmis
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      @malcolmtimmis62417

      Evening All.

      First experience of machine work, early 70s was at Halesowen College, probably a university by now, making a set of rollers for static cycle training, they never did get finished, but the die was cast. Like many others I suspect, other things took priority. So last year I bought a clapped out Myford ML7 (nearly as old as me, 1947) with it came a load of bits most of which I new what to do with, and some I am still scratching my head about. The crucks of the matter now is having made a few bits for friends, I realise it desperately needs a re-grind. Mr Leonard in issue 254 described how he tackled the same problem, but didn't add who he found to do the job. I have approached three companies who have passed me on to some they recommend, who again pass me on. Myford will do the job for £600, I can't afford that.Is there anyone out there that can give me a positive lead to a re-grinder, if you can you have a friend for life.

      Thanks in advance. Mac

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      Malcolm Timmis
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        @malcolmtimmis62417

        Retired? Vehicle Builder (Buses) & Retired Coach Driver

        #311119
        Chris Evans 6
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          @chrisevans6

          Firstly welcome from another close to Brum. I have no experience of Myford lathes but do know a company in the Nuneaton area (Slideway Services ??) has been mentioned on here in the past.

          #311145
          Neil Wyatt
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            @neilwyatt

            Welcome Mac,

            I've changed the title of your post to help attract the attention of someone who has had a recent regrind.

            Neil

            #311165
            TSH
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              @tsh73987

              Hi Mac,

              I had my ML7R bed reground and the saddle re-ground and fitted last September by Brian Caddy of Slideway Services in Nuneaton and I can't praise him highly enough. Total cost was about £200.

              See here: **LINK**

              The problem is that Brian said he was planning to retire in the New Year (i.e. early this year). But it might be worth trying to contact them nonetheless.

              Trevor

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