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Guy has a myford tracer lathe took apart local at a decent price. Would it be worth looking at and possibly picking up? Can it be used as a regular type metal lathe.
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Myford tracer lathe
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Do you have any pictures? Pure speculation on my part mind you. I do not foresee a problem switching over.
I wish Myfords were available here in the states. I find them absolutely beautiful lathes. They seem quite capable from the videos I watch.
Cutting oil is my blood.
I wish Myfords were available here in the states. I find them absolutely beautiful lathes. They seem quite capable from the videos I watch.
Cutting oil is my blood.
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Myfords are highly regarded by British hobbyists. When I first started looking for a full size machine ('80s), the Myford was at the top of my list. When I found they were not readily available in the States, they got moved down some. Of the two primary types of lathes, metal and wood, the Myford will be in the former class. If the one of interest has been modified for wood working, particular attention should be spent on retro-fitting for its' original purpose. Depending on which model, the machine may be a change gear machine. Are the gears included? Any other accessories?
Another consideration is the wide variety of accessories that were/are available. I am sure that many parts can be of American manufacture, but there may be some difficulty finding others. Most of the latter would have to come from the Britan. Although England today uses metric measurements, the Myford in question is probably imperial. Whether the spindle thread corresponds to the usual imperial thread used in the States is debatable. Size is a little smaller than an Atlas 10 inch, but supposedly much more rigid. I was looking at a 6 inch model, whether it can be expanded or retrofitted to 9 inch I can't say. But they are elegant machines just to look at. What they can produce is dependent on the skill of the user more so than the machine itself. Were I closer, I would be right behind you, even though I have 2 machines now. Pass along contact information if you decline the sale anyway, I have a brother in South Carolina.
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Another consideration is the wide variety of accessories that were/are available. I am sure that many parts can be of American manufacture, but there may be some difficulty finding others. Most of the latter would have to come from the Britan. Although England today uses metric measurements, the Myford in question is probably imperial. Whether the spindle thread corresponds to the usual imperial thread used in the States is debatable. Size is a little smaller than an Atlas 10 inch, but supposedly much more rigid. I was looking at a 6 inch model, whether it can be expanded or retrofitted to 9 inch I can't say. But they are elegant machines just to look at. What they can produce is dependent on the skill of the user more so than the machine itself. Were I closer, I would be right behind you, even though I have 2 machines now. Pass along contact information if you decline the sale anyway, I have a brother in South Carolina.
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