NEW Original MYFORD Dickson type tool posts & holders

[FreddybearParticipant @freddybear]

Hi Folks,

 

Just a very quick line to share with you, the fact that, in the aftermath of the MYFORD liquidation, it transpires that a firm called A & R Precision Ltd was producing a quantity of Dickson type tool posts and holders for Myford, unfortunatly for A&R,  Myford went into liquidation before they were delivered.

 

A & R are now selling this stock at very reasonable prices and whats even better is the fact that these are BRITISH MADE to Myfords own spec.

 

They are charging just £65 for a tool post and holders + spanner

 

and only £48 for 4 tool holders.

 

A & R CAN BE CONTACTED AT darenlynam@btconnect.com

 

I WOULD LIKE TO MAKE IT PERFECTLY CLEAR, I HAVE NO CONNECTION WITH THIS COMPANY. I AM SIMPLY A VERY SATISFIED CUSTOMER AND BELIEVE YOU COULD BE TOO.

Edited By Freddybear on 31/10/2011 18:06:41

[FreddybearParticipant @freddybear]

The brighter side of myfords very sad demise.

[Chris TriceParticipant @christrice43267]

They’re selling them on Ebay at that price too. I bought four holders over a month ago and can confirm the quality is every bit as good as before. The only thing missing is the “W”.

[JohnFParticipant @johnf59703]

Hi All, yes I bought some as well via Ebay and they are first quality, if you want them I would jump in quick before they run out. These are far better than the imported stuff.

[David LittlewoodParticipant @davidlittlewood51847]

I could only find ones being offered by RDG and Chronos – no trace of A&R. Am I missing something?

 

David

[Chris TriceParticipant @christrice43267]

Try the username “aandrprecisionltd” .

[David LittlewoodParticipant @davidlittlewood51847]

Thanks Chris – but only 1 item (a set of lathe tools) right now.

 

David

[Chris TriceParticipant @christrice43267]

They put the stuff up as “Buy It Now”. It tends to go quickly. Either use the “Ask Seller A Question” feature or simply phone them.

[The Merry MillerParticipant @themerrymiller]

 

 

I don’t know if I’m out of order putting this info on this post but here goes.

 

Copy of e-mail just received from the makers of the toolposts etc:

 

Thanks for your enquiry. Sorry we have no stock at the moment but will have another batch ready to sell in approx 3 weeks.

We will be selling
The toolpost and 2 holders @ £65.00 plus £7.50 post
1 x tool holder @ £12.95 + £2.50
2 x tool holders @ £25.00 + £2.75
4 x tool holders @ £48.00 + £3.50.

 

In addition we will also have rear tool posts, boring and parting tool holders. Price not confirmed yet.

I will send you a message when they are ready just in case you are still interested.

 

 

It’s looking good.

 

Len. P.

Edited By The Merry Miller on 01/11/2011 11:56:24

[IVATTLMSParticipant @ivattlms]

Pardon my ignorance what is the W

[NJHParticipant @njh]

 

Hi

 

The toolholders supplied via Myford had a W (or M if viewed up side down ) stamped on them.

 

Regards

 

Norman

[FreddybearParticipant @freddybear]

Oooooh!!!! matching rear tool post. NICE!!!

If their as good as the other stuff, I cant wait.

[JohnFParticipant @johnf59703]

Hi Alll — just let you know A & R Precision have some more Myford & Boxford UK made dickson tool holders on Ebay

**LINK**

UI have bought these and they are spot on and far better than the imported clones. A little more expensive but well worth the extra in my opinion.

Cheers John

[Chris TriceParticipant @christrice43267]

Yes, there's a new batch been made, currently only being listed on eBay. Price for this run is between £14 and £15 each for the holders depending on how many you buy. I bought four more this morning but note they won't actually be shipping until the first week in January. A & R Precision were the company who made them for the old Myford shortly before they ceased trading.

[joegibParticipant @joegib]

Argh! It's only tool holders, not toolposts. Hopefully the tooposts will appear later.

Joe

[KWILParticipant @kwil]

Toolposts will be available in the middle of January 2013

[Colin GParticipant @coling]

Note how the MYFORD name does not appear in the Ebay ad.

How sad that you have to withhold the truth in this day and age!!

Would have been nice to see Myford alongside Boxford or even

the origins of the original contract as posted earlier within the ad.

Colin

[KWILParticipant @kwil]

Colin, you know the reason aandr do not own the Trademark.

[Tony Pratt 1Participant @tonypratt1]

I can't see how "made specifically to fit Myford 7 series lathes" or something similar could offend anyone?

Tony

[Kevin BennettParticipant @kevinbennett25223]

i had to machine 1 . 2 mm off the bottom to get it centred using 10 mm tip cutters the ones with W on are fine.

Kevin

[TerrydParticipant @terryd72465]

Posted by Colin G on 20/12/2012 12:09:02:

Note how the MYFORD name does not appear in the Ebay ad.

How sad that you have to withhold the truth in this day and age!!

Would have been nice to see Myford alongside Boxford or even

the origins of the original contract as posted earlier within the ad.

Colin

There would not have been a problem with "Myford Compatible" or 'Made to fit Myford'. They cannot call them 'Myford' because they are not. In the same way that a Nissan cannot be labelled as a Bentley. Copyright and Trademarks have been protected snce the year dot to prevent forgery (tell that to the Chinese!).

Seasons greetings,

Terry

[Chris TriceParticipant @christrice43267]

Of course they can be used on lathes other than Myford. I believe the ‘British made’ holders that Chronos sell are these same holders but with their slice of the pie added on.

[Gordon AParticipant @gordona]

Greetings IVATTLMS,

I believe that the "W" stands for Weston Engineering who made the original Myford quick change toolposts.

There again, I stand corrected if I have been misinformed.

Gordon.

[KWILParticipant @kwil]

Gordon, you are correct, infomation from the horse's mouth to me some time ago.

[LambtonParticipant @lambton]

I bought a "Dixon Type" tool post & tool holders from Chronos some years ago and it has given first class service. I have also bought a number of extra tool holders from them over the years including an extended type. I am a satisfied customer. When making the original purchase I enquired where they were made and was told India. I do not think that Chronos have ever claimed this particular product is made in England.

I will be glad to be corrected on this tool post is made in England .

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