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    BAZMAK-Diary of a Myford ML7 lathe restoration

    Might be worth looking at Simply Bearings? They will ship to you. https://simplybearings.co.uk/shop/Products-Bronze+and+Wrapped+Steel+Bushes/c4747_5234/index.html
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    power feed?

    Must be an issue at your end video shows up on this page and youtube page (I just tried linking just the address and the video showed up in the preview as well, so not sure what is happening at your end )
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    power feed?

    I did the same as mechman but used a power seat motor. Was cheaper than a wiper motor but tons of torque not sure if a video of mine will show up here? This video was me trying the theory out :) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqIbxTVjPkA I have boxed it all up now and runs off an old power...
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    Fitting a vernier gauge to a lathe tail stock.

    Here is my version of the same modification for the tailstock and also another mod that fits onto the rack to allow for simple DRO. This can be added or removed in seconds The two scales were purchased from China and are stainless. Cost for both was around £11 :)
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    Wanted copies of old model engineer

    I have both those issues on my hard drive in PDF but not uploaded to a hosting site. So if no one else has them, they are available.
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    A 'Mills 1.3' copy

    Very nice. A little colour sets it off well. Did you make plans. I fancy having a go at something like this :)
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    Bazmak-Making the acute tool sharpening system

    The ER16 system looks a good idea. Why didn't I do that instead of making all the holders :confused: I suppose for us, half the fun is in the making and the other half in the using. When I ground my first few end mills I couldnt help think to myself that it was all worth while. I would put up...
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    Bazmak-Making the acute tool sharpening system

    Nice job on those little arm pivot screws. Like you I made all of mine from the plan book. The little screws and plastic bushes were a real PITA to make and mine do not look any where near as good as yours :( I didnt make a collet tool holder but did make the square holders by milling a slot in...
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    How to develope an angle from plan

    In the book, the author describes the angle as about 9 degrees HTH
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