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General Category => Tool tips & reviews => Topic started by: Bootman on July 28, 2019, 07:59:10 AM

Title: Myford ML8 wood lathe restoration
Post by: Bootman on July 28, 2019, 07:59:10 AM

Hi there, I'm new to the forum, do any of you know what the vertical thread is on the locking nut on both the tool rest assembly and tail stock? Both locking nuts sit inside the tubular bed and are operated with a small lever. When I figure out how to reduced the size of a photo I will attach.
 Thanks in advance Bootman

Title: Re: Myford ML8 wood lathe restoration
Post by: Les Symonds on July 28, 2019, 10:32:34 AM

You might find some useful info here... http://www.lathes.co.uk/myfordwood/index.html (http://www.lathes.co.uk/myfordwood/index.html)
Les

Title: Re: Myford ML8 wood lathe restoration
Post by: Buzzbee on July 29, 2019, 10:09:23 AM

Hi there. The thread you refer to is known as a quick thread. Very steep pitch to provide maximum lift for minimum rotation. I doubt you will be able to replicate it.

Title: Re: Myford ML8 wood lathe restoration
Post by: Bootman on July 31, 2019, 09:25:10 PM

Thanks for your help, I will continue my research...