Wood Lathe
| Myford Wood Lathe | |
|---|---|
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| Model | Myford ML8 |
| Sub-category | Woodworking |
| Status | Good working order |
| Last updated | 7 March 2022 14:04:46 |
| Consumables | Belt |
| Accessories | Sanding disc |
| Training requirement | no |
| Owner | Hackspace |
| Origin | Donation from Gausie |
| Location | Woodshop |
Bought in 1952 by my great-grandfather in Dublin and shipped in pillowcases as he emmigrated. Delivered to the space with all of its manuals still in tact.
Here is a webpage with a bit of information about the ML8 wood lathe: http://www.lathes.co.uk/myfordwood/
ML8 lathe specs
Spindle height above the bed allows for smaller diameter turning, about 8" max. This is good for most spindle work and small bowls. Larger bowls are meant to be worked on the outboard side, using faceplates.
Right-hand / Inboard spindle
- No. 1 Morse taper (MT1)
- 1" x 12 t.p.i on the right-hand spindle
- Two prong drive centre (damaged) currently fitted
Left-hand / Outboard spindle
- 7/8" x 12 t.p.i on the left-hand spindle
Tail stock
- No. 1 Morse taper (MT1)
- Live centre currently fitted
Motor
- 1425 rpm motor (probably 0.5 hp) with 4 speeds - 700, 1140, 1780 and 2850 rpm
Hackspace owned lathe accessories (stored in plastic tub under lathe):
- 2 prong MT1 drive centre - damaged
- Revolving centre for the tailstock
- Various original faceplates for both the right and left hand spindles
On loan from member Melissa Tague (stored in padlocked playwood locker):
Supernova2 four jaw scroll chuck
- 50mm jaws (currently fitted)
- Insert for the right hand spindle only (currently fitted, do not remove)
- Chuck key
- Woodworm screw
- Chuck wrench
Set of 5 Crown lathe chisels:
- Spindle gouge
- Bowl gouge
- Skew chisel
- Spindle roughing gouge
- Parting tool
Bench Grinder for sharpening tools
Currently pending set up