Myford ML7-R cross slide

[Vatchmaster]

Hi all, my job (mechanic shop) just been given a Myford ML7-R lathe. I obviously am thrilled BUT the cross slide and up (tool holder, top slide, etc) are missing.. So I am wondering how to solve this problem. Are there any place that delivers to Canada that have theses parts, genuine or not, OR is there any way to build those? It was given to us and I cannot spent much to rebuild it.. Please note that for what I'll be using it (bushing, small parts for machinery, etc.), extreme precision is not required. Thanks

 

[Vatchmaster]

Oh and also, for creating parts I have access to a surface grinder and welding machine.

 

[markba633csi]

You could try searching on the UK Ebay website, you might be able to find one.
The most expedient way would be to fab something yourself, at least until you can find the genuine article
-Mark

 

[DAT510]

Not cheap......
But you can get the parts from here:

Myford Ltd Home Page (British Engineering at its best)

Myford 254S, Spares List, Buy Spare Parts, Carriage, Saddle, Cross Slide, Feedscrew

www.myford.co.uk

 

[redgrouse]

Hi I had a hunt on UK web sites and found this

Myford micro sensitive drilling attachment lever action tailstock chuck for sale

We are a small caring family business specializing in second hand and new Myford Lathes, stands and attachments. We try to keep a selection of the following machine specifications Myford Super 7 with/without gearbox & with/without Power cross feed. Myford Super 7 stand length bed and Long bed...

www.myford-lathes.com

It’s actually for a ML8 wood lathe but I am confident it will fit your machine perfectly ? The bottom unit is made as a conversion to fit the ML8 but as far as I can see the rest is the cross and top slide assembly as used on all other machines. A few detail differences for the Super7 but it’s the right one for your machine IMO
John

 

[Richard King 2]

My friend has rebuilt several machines in Norway. He probably has a part machines. He also has a company distributors in North America. He can probably figure out a good way to get you one. Message me and I can give you his email.

 

[Vatchmaster]

Thank you for your replies, I finally decided to build the missing parts

 

[Ken from ontario]

Keep an eye on Kijiji (ontario) , there are a couple of sellers that deal with Myford lathes, I believe they buy old or non functional lathes and sell the parts . I see their ads every once in awhile,

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