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Builds, Repairs, Show Your Machines! => Machine Tools, Machining, and Toolmaking => Topic started by: RedRyder on March 31, 2024, 08:35:00 pm
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What a set up Gil!
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Thanks, Jim..!! You're welcome to join the party anytime!
I have already done a couple small tasks with the lathe.
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Late to the party here Gil, but what a wonderful lathe and assortment of tooling to get.
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Thanks, Daniel. I had in my mind searching up Myfordboy.
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@RedRyder
Hey Gil
I've posted this link into my "Some Machining Links" thread, but thought I ought to paste it up here where you may find it more conveniently too!
Myfordboy's Lathe Tutorials, episode 1:
https://youtu.be/fDSLWYHuj4g?si=NaDNm7pi73cuJANv
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Hi Daniel, I believe you're right.
More than enough to keep me busy learning.
Gil
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It appears Gil, that you'll not be needing to get much in the way of accessories nor tooling for your new lathe and mill, and perhaps not much in the way of stock materials to begin working with them either!
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More stuff from Don....
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The Myford lathes aren't that common in the USA, so it's great you got the important lathe tooling in your package: steady rest, 4 jaw chuck, face plate, etc. I think you have spindle collets and a milling attachment as well. It's great you started with such a rich selection of tooling as it can get expensive quickly.
I had to look-up the tiny Rusnok milling machine. Never even seen one of those online before.
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Oh My Gil .... are you ever in deep, deep trouble with all that wonderful plunder!
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Thank you Dennis!
I have been advised that the South Bend book is excellent.
Gil
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How to run a lathe
South bend lathe works
Surplus to requirements
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And more...
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Things that came with the lathe.
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Thanks Arnold.!
This should be a fun new adventure
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Congrats Gil - that's a very nice Super7 - easy to handle.
You will learn best just by doing - the size just perfect for
restoration and service of our steam engines. Very nice also the
gearbox - you will make threads directly on the lathe.
Have fun
Arnold :D
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Thanks, Tony! You will likely hear from me.
I have a fair amount of attachments which leave me a bit clueless as to their purpose.
Gil
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Hi Gil,
I bought a Myford Super 7R 45 years ago and have never regretted it. It is a very versatile tool if you have a limited amount of other equipment. As to tooling I mostly use Eccentric Engineering tangential tools which use either HSS or carbide bits which are easy to sharpen using their jig. If you think I might help please ask.
Take care Tony.
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Thanks Bob and thanks for the tips!
Gil
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Gil,
You will have a lot of fun with that lathe, it is capable of lots of work. I could not see what attachments you got with it but there are lots available. I have a Myford Super 7B, basically the same as yours it just has power crossfeed. I have had it since 1981. If you do not have manuals or other information there is a Myford group that has a pile of download information. You may have to join to get access. Here is link to the files section, there is a manual there. https://groups.io/g/myfordlathes/files?p=name%2C%2C%2C20%2C1%2C0%2C0&jump=1
I hope you got the crazy oil gun for the lathe, it is real messy but effective. I watched the video and it looked like you were running the spindle in reverse ie clockwise looking at the front of the chuck. Please run it in the forward direction. That is a threaded spindle and the chuck can spin right off and well you can guess the result on the lathe and chuck. All it takes is a little quick start in reverse that causes the chuck to come loose and #&*% bang.
Enjoy the hours you will spend with it.
Bob
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A fine heavy little lathe, I would suggest (if you don't have it already) "how to run a lathe " by South Bend works. it seems to be the lathe bible for these old manual lathes. be sure to use only way oil & spindle oil in the appropriate areas & use it frequently. Lathe looks nearly new; Don took care of it very well.
I will look for the South Bend book as well as Myford's manual.
Don took excellent care of his tooling and machinery.
Gil
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What a beautiful machine you have in your shop now Gil.
Fully capable for whatever you may wish to do, it is there to serve you, so long as you serve it as well.
It should prove to be a wonderful teacher for you!
Thanks, Daniel!
Gil
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A very very nice little lathe Gil!
You will have so much fun, getting properly in touch with it.
Personally I would highly recommend, that you find yourself a good piece of solid brass, and start the real process out by familiarizing yourself with grinding HSS blanks.
(Unless that skill is already at hand.)
I am the biggest fan of various carbide inserts myself, but find that I more often than not needs smaller more specialized tools, to reach tight spots when making parts for model engines.
Thanks, Jan!
I appreciate your guidance here.
Gil
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A fine heavy little lathe, I would suggest (if you don't have it already) "how to run a lathe " by South Bend works. it seems to be the lathe bible for these old manual lathes. be sure to use only way oil & spindle oil in the appropriate areas & use it frequently. Lathe looks nearly new; Don took care of it very well.
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A very very nice little lathe Gil!
You will have so much fun, getting properly in touch with it.
Personally I would highly recommend, that you find yourself a good piece of solid brass, and start the real process out by familiarizing yourself with grinding HSS blanks.
(Unless that skill is already at hand.)
I am the biggest fan of various carbide inserts myself, but find that I more often than not needs smaller more specialized tools, to reach tight spots when making parts for model engines.
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What a beautiful machine you have in your shop now Gil.
Fully capable for whatever you may wish to do, it is there to serve you, so long as you serve it as well.
It should prove to be a wonderful teacher for you!
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This evening I took the time to hang the motor back on the Myford lathe that was Don Favell's.
Here is a short video of the evening's progress.
I have an awful lot to learn.
Let the fun begin!
Gil
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EThgyV8ntAk