Hello, This is my first post from The Land Downunder. Have just picked up an old myford m type flat belt. Would like any information that I can get regarding...
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tpdoyle24
Mar 10, 2009 12:35 pm
... Hi there, I'm in the same boat. I purchased a myford type M but I consider it more a drummond based on its distinctive design....
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ED MAISEY
holmes_ca_2000
Mar 10, 2009 2:50 pm
Welcome new member, if you take a look at the tailstock end of the bed and on the rear edge there should be a model number stamped on it, and somewhere on the...
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jo barden
jo_brdn
Mar 10, 2009 2:55 pm
Hi I used to have a Myford ML4 and now have a M type, no comparison, M type is much better in my opinion, so welcome to the comunity and happy making swarf Jon...
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tpdoyle24
Mar 11, 2009 8:50 am
... cheers...
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ED MAISEY
holmes_ca_2000
Mar 11, 2009 4:05 pm
So did the lathe have a brass plate riveted onto the change gear outer cover?, If yes, I think it may have the date of manufacture stamped on it, That J3400...
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ed
holmes_ca_2000
Mar 11, 2009 4:13 pm
The unknown member, take a look in files, scroll down until you see Myford "M" plate, the date is on the plate, your lathe may have been built in 1945, ...
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ed
holmes_ca_2000
Mar 11, 2009 4:17 pm
Ooops I stand corrected, just read your message 4448, where you say your lathe is 1946, Sorry about that, .......Edmund............
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tpdoyle24
Mar 12, 2009 9:22 am
I will ask the question first. can you by a replacement leadscrew and bronze bearings. If not, is there a similar type leadscrew out there that could be...
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Andrew Curl
latheboy2002
Mar 12, 2009 10:15 am
Simple answer is no. What folk have done in the past, is to internally screwcut a bronze "cotton reel", slice this in half, and then remove the half nut...
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tpdoyle24
Mar 12, 2009 11:12 am
I know it sounds a desperate course of action. But is there a preferred method of reversing the leadscrew? Pictures would be helpful. Thanks Tony...
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Andrew Curl
latheboy2002
Mar 12, 2009 1:05 pm
Unfortunately, I did this long before I had a digi camera... Dowels and pins were the order of the day. Its not that difficult. -Andrew ... From: tpdoyle24 To:...
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tpdoyle24
Mar 13, 2009 10:33 am
Can anybody help with details regarding reversing the leadscrew ? A description or recommendation will do. Cheers Tony...
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tpdoyle24
Mar 13, 2009 10:35 am
Having a lot of trouble trying to access "Files" Thanks Tony...
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mm3uk
Mar 13, 2009 4:18 pm
Hi All Does anyone know of a small milling machine for possible sale. I have a little project I wish to do in aluminuim. I am stuck for space so a sort of...
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tpdoyle24
Mar 14, 2009 8:29 am
Well I bit the bullet. I reversed my worn leadscrew. It took me all day but it was a complete success. You Beauty! Tony...
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Willis, Chris (UK)
c_j_willis
Mar 16, 2009 9:32 am
Tony, Well done. Could you give us the gory details in case anyone want to consider this in the future? Thanks, Chris ________________________________ From:...
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tpdoyle24
Mar 17, 2009 7:16 am
I have added a .jpg to Files. Cheers Tony...
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ED MAISEY
holmes_ca_2000
Mar 17, 2009 7:59 am
Tony, could not find it, what is the name of the file, ............Edmund........ ... From: tpdoyle24 <tpdoyle24@...> Subject: [drummondlathe]...
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tpdoyle24
Mar 17, 2009 9:43 am
Sorry about the jpg. I've sent a sketch instead. Cheers Tony...
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jo barden
jo_brdn
Mar 17, 2009 6:53 pm
Hi all just to let you know that i have just had a mail from someone on the group trying to be my friend or whatever i have deleted it but i thought i would...
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richard proudfoot
richardproud...
Mar 17, 2009 8:27 pm
Hi jon thanks for info keep a look out did you get my earlier mess pleasure to communicate with you ,you have been a great help thanks again regards richard ...
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jo barden
jo_brdn
Mar 17, 2009 8:37 pm
no worries Richard you will find the group really useful and they might be able to tell you the warship your admiralty lathe came from, good luck and welcome...
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Stan Gordon
Stan_Cramlin...
Mar 17, 2009 9:46 pm
yeah, same user e mailed me as well asking to be a friend, -- request refused. cheers Stan ________________________________ From: jo barden...
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Brian Drummond
briandrummon...
Mar 17, 2009 9:59 pm
... Please pass on his/her/its name off-list to drummondlathe-owner@yahoogroups.com Thanks, - Brian...
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Stan Gordon
Stan_Cramlin...
Mar 17, 2009 10:07 pm
It maybe he has just found my Yahoo.com, e mail address or found me on the Drummond Group stan_cramlington@... cheers Brian, Stan ... From: Alro...
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Brian Drummond
briandrummon...
Mar 18, 2009 12:08 am
... Oh dear. He's a real poster here but he's had the misfortune to join Grouply. This is actually a BAD IDEA because, to join Grouply, you have to give...
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Dave Futcher
mm3uk
Mar 18, 2009 9:14 am
NOT for me, I would rather leave the group than allow any passwords and other information out ot anyone. Dave ... From: Brian Drummond...
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Stan Gordon
Stan_Cramlin...
Mar 18, 2009 6:17 pm
well done Brian, thanks for the information re the group, "Grouply" Stan ________________________________ From: Brian Drummond <brian@...> To:...
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denningmervyn
Mar 20, 2009 1:35 am
HI, I AM A NEW MEMBER AND HAVE RECENTLY BOUGHT A M TYPE LATHE, AND I AM LOOKING FOR THE RIGHT HAND GEAR COVER BEHIND THE CHUCK, ALSO THE CONNECTION FROM THE...
