Hello from North Wales

[Andy JervisParticipant @andyjervis27747]

Would anybody know what mode this Myford lathe is please and approx value as I am looking to upgrade from my small Clarke lathe thanks all

[Andy JervisParticipant @andyjervis27747]

Hi all really looking forward for tips etc from fellow enthusiasts on this forum

[Brian HParticipant @brianh50089]

Hello Andy and welcome. I'm afraid that the link or picture didn't come out when I clicked on it.

Normally, you have to create an album (see black banner above), put the picture in the album and then call up the picture from the album to place in your post.

Brian

[Andy JervisParticipant @andyjervis27747]

Posted by Brian H on 01/05/2020 17:54:23:

Hello Andy and welcome. I'm afraid that the link or picture didn't come out when I clicked on it.

Normally, you have to create an album (see black banner above), put the picture in the album and then call up the picture from the album to place in your post.

Brian

Thanks Brian for the reply hopefully this will work

[SteviegtrParticipant @steviegtr]

Looks like a Myford ML7 without a clutch & quick change gearbox. Look at the front left of the bed around where the plastic bag is. You will find a No then look up on myford site & that will tell you the year of manufacture. If no number there then look at the right rear behind the tail stock on the bed. If it is not worn & all seems right they can be worth anything from around £650 upwards. I paid Considerably more my  similar model. 

Steve.

Edited By Steviegtr on 01/05/2020 18:44:43

[Andy JervisParticipant @andyjervis27747]

Posted by Steviegtr on 01/05/2020 18:41:54:

Looks like a Myford ML7 without a clutch & quick change gearbox. Look at the front left of the bed around where the plastic bag is. You will find a No then look up on myford site & that will tell you the year of manufacture. If no number there then look at the right rear behind the tail stock on the bed.

Steve.

Thanks Steve would it be ok for a beginner looking to move up to a larger machine from a mini lathe ?

[SteviegtrParticipant @steviegtr]

Cracking little lathe if you bought it. Some members on here have made some good things with them. The good thing is you can still buy most parts new from myford & lots of 2nd hand stuff available. Mine below. Proud of it.

Steve.

[not done it yetParticipant @notdoneityet]

They have certainly gone up in value in recent years. Today I actually saw a friend’s ML7, with stand, original(?) plastic cover and a load of extras. He tells me he probably only uses it a couple of times a year. It looked to be in fine fettle, although I did not scrutinise it closely due to the virus.

He told me he bought it, when he saw it advertised locally, getting on for ten years ago. Didn’t argue over the price of £80! When I told him they can go for silly money (high end) he was right pleased with his acquisition. He said it probably earned its _keep soon after he bought it.

[Andy JervisParticipant @andyjervis27747]

Posted by Steviegtr on 01/05/2020 18:41:54:

Looks like a Myford ML7 without a clutch & quick change gearbox. Look at the front left of the bed around where the plastic bag is. You will find a No then look up on myford site & that will tell you the year of manufacture. If no number there then look at the right rear behind the tail stock on the bed. If it is not worn & all seems right they can be worth anything from around £650 upwards. I paid Considerably more my similar model.

Steve.

Edited By Steviegtr on 01/05/2020 18:44:43

Thanks so much Steve the one pictured is advertised for £700 ??

[Andy JervisParticipant @andyjervis27747]

Thanks guys for the replies much appreciated

[Neil WyattModerator @neilwyatt]

Welcome to the forum Andy,

Its capabilities are surprisingly similar to a minilathe, although the gap bed does allow you to turn 8" flywheels!

If in good condition you do gain the pleasure of owning a 'classic' machine which is capable of excellent work and was designed with modellers and hobbyists in mind and not at the silly prices for Super 7s with a few extra features.

Adding variable speed drive (I think Steve has done this) brings lots of benefits, but do swot up on proper lubrication etc.

Neil

[Andy JervisParticipant @andyjervis27747]

Posted by Neil Wyatt on 01/05/2020 21:04:52:

Welcome to the forum Andy,

Its capabilities are surprisingly similar to a minilathe, although the gap bed does allow you to turn 8" flywheels!

If in good condition you do gain the pleasure of owning a 'classic' machine which is capable of excellent work and was designed with modellers and hobbyists in mind and not at the silly prices for Super 7s with a few extra features.

Adding variable speed drive (I think Steve has done this) brings lots of benefits, but do swot up on proper lubrication etc.

Neil

Thanks Neil

[Howard LewisParticipant @howardlewis46836]

8" Flywheels?

Mounted on a Faceplate, I JUST managed to skim 11" brake discs for a sports racing car!

But, WElcome to the Forum. Always help, advice, and ideas on here.

For many years, the ML7 was almost THE standard lathe for Model Engineers. It was my first lathe!.

Superb work has been done on them, far beyond what was envisaged by the designers, in some cases.

Enjoy it.

If you can find a Model Engineering club reasonably near by, do join. Hopefully, one day you will be able get help, and or demonstrations, face to face, as well as the social company of fellow enthusiasts.

Howard

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