Myford 4-slot vertical slide & vice

[flatlineParticipant @flatline]

Hi, I am thinking of adding the latest Myford vice & the larger 4-slot adjustable vertical slide. It is an expensive option & there is a case for sourcing a second-hand bench top vertical mill. However I have found that improving/renovating/upgrading my Super-7 to be a satisfactory and enjoyable route….

Does anyone have any positive/negative experience with these parts??

TIA 

[John HaineParticipant @johnhaine32865]

Years ago I bought a myford vertical slide second hand and the bracket isn’t square to the base.

[flatlineParticipant @flatline]

Was that the later 4-slot slide??

 

[John HaineParticipant @johnhaine32865]

3 slot

[bernard towersParticipant @bernardtowers37738]

Beware the copies!!!!

[flatlineParticipant @flatline]

Agreed … I always buy direct from Myford👍

[JasonBModerator @jasonb]

I’d put the money towards a proper mill. More rigid, bigger clamping area, bigger travel, easier to set up, etc

I’m not sure how useful the longer 4 slot one will be as you run a greater risk of the bottom of the table hitting the bed so travel may not be any more than the 3 slot

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