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Thanks lads, The previous owner told me to bolt it down on a stand/benchwork before switching it on so I have not yet switched it on. I am looking to get build a benchwork for the lathe as the original Myford stands for the ML7 cost too much (£350 on ebay and the lathe itself didn't cost me...

:D Firstly, I apologise for going against all the advice that I have received in this forum. Secondly, I have purchased my first lathe, MYFORD ML7. It cost me £210 + £60 (pickup). It includes self centering 3 jaw chuck, independent 4 jaw chuck, 2 face plates, steady and many other cutting...

Thank you Dave, this is very constructive advice. I have received your PM will definitely read it. Thanks all

Am really, really sorry to put another lathe link up but this is different. It's Chinese, 7x14, brand new for £380 on eBay. What do you think? http://www.mini-lathe.com/Mini_lathe/Reviews/Big_dog/bigdog2.htm Thanks

Thanks lads, I appreciate all the help. Dave, the checks you mentioned - they are jargon to me. You guys are right that I should not rush into it. My dream may turn out to be a nightmare. I think I should only consider the new models of 7x10, 7x12 and 7x14. Should be able to find one of these...

I understand what your saying but by the time I have found somebody it may be too late. I may lose interest by then. No doubt that I was expecting you guys to give me advice/views on which is the better lathe. I would have purchased the lathe too (cheap or expensive) but instead I have advice...

Thanks I only know one person who knows about lathes and unfortunately he will not travel. These lathes are located over 200 miles away from my location. Some are over 400 miles away. Steamer, which lathe looks promising? Thanks

This is another private sale. Myford ML7 It includes 3 self centring and 4 jaw independent chucks plus faceplate. Comes with T slotted cross slide, a boxed extended T slotted cross slide, boxed swivelling vertical milling slide, boxed milling vice, tailstock full and half centres and set of...

I appreciate all the assistance I am getting. I know I may be asking repeating/stupid questions but believe me the answer are valuable. The attached photos are of Myford, being sold privately. The owner has reduced the price me for and will sell it to me for £200. A lot less compared to...

Thank you very much. I think time has come to buy a Lathe. I have been looking at the following lathes on eBay: Myford Super 7 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=330512247186&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT Myford ML7...

I have started to sell bits and bats on ebay. Hopefully, I will get enough money to buy Myford ML7. I'm not sure whether ML7s are 10, 12 or 14 but they look big and seem very popular on ebay. I think it's difficult to manage budget in this field. I may be able to afford ML7 (just about after...

::) :o wot? Tin, I had to read your post few times to understand the numbers. I hope the difficult bit is now out of the way. :) It's confusing alright. 3 1/2" radius would give 7" diameter round bar, which seems to be a good size for a wheel for a model steam engine. All the other round...

Thanks, a lot of useful information, priceless. So I admit, I don't know what is meant by 7x10, 7x12....I did say I was a beginner with nil knowledge/experience. Is the Emco (sold for £275) 7x10 (link in previous post) for future reference? This does look good and the seller is based locally...

I have been ebaying for few weeks now. Have a look at the following link lathe. I know somehow (ok mainly from price) that ML7 is a lot better than the following lathe but would this make a better first choice? Is it 7x10? The owner doesn't know. There are other similar type lathes on ebay as...

I saw super 7's going for over £2k on ebay in England. I'm not really sure what the difference is between the £2k and £500 ML7 lathe other than the price. I have not considered Chinese lathe, not because of it's drop in value ;D over the year but rather the availbility in England. Lathes are so...

The ML7 are about 50 years old (I read somewhere) and still selling for over £500. I thought used (old) equipment is cheap but I suppose not when it comes to lathes. It's sad but yes most of the lathes are being sold because of inheritance/bereavement. First step for a beginner. Raise money -...

Thanks lads Babba, wiki! I wonder if the York in Yorkshire is orginiates from cricket delivery, yorker. :) Definitely not. Love cricket and now steam engines. I have found this http://www.bradfordmes.co.uk/ Bradford's very own model engineering society. Will contact them for membership. I...

Thanks Will try going to London for the exibition, weather permitting. Thanks

There is no doubt that my budget is extremely tight and I want to keep everything to a minimum. Building a tin engine from household stuff is a very good idea but I think I like making chunky fly wheel, the crankshaft, the piston, etc. I don't know how to put it, I just want to get my hands...

Seriously, I did not expect this much advice. Thank you all, very useful information. There is no doubt that this is one of the most expensive hobbies. I have been looking on ebay and small parts for a lathe cost £30+. There are lathes that cost thousands but I suppose they for companies than...