Hi all

[Shaun]

Hi All

I have lurked around HMEM for a little while now, both as a guest and member, and thought it was time to introduce myself.

My name is Shaun from Melbourne, Australia.
I have always been interested in cars and models, then one night I stumbled acrossa Myford ML7 woohoo1

I spent the next week or so researching the Myford ML7 lathe, before I knew it I had spoken to the owner, made an offer and organised a weekend to pick it up (~1,650km round trip) all sight unseen, except of course for a couple of photos.
My experience in metal work is limited, actually I don't have any ???

Once I had it home, closer inspection revealed work was required to repair/replace broken and missing items to restore it back to factory condition. A quick Google on lathe rebuilds led me here where I read an inspiring Myford ML7 lathe rebuild thread. The lathe is functional, so the plan is to learn to use the lathe while repairing the lathe.

Cheers

Shaun

 

[dalem9]

welcome You've come to the right place their is lots to see and learn here. When are you getting a mill. Ha Ha you know that is in your future .Glad to have you. Dale

 

[Herbiev]

G'day Shaun. Welcome to HMEM. I'm in Adelaide. Hope all goes well with the Myford. I heard the factory shut down earlier this year so you might have to do a bit of scrounging for parts, but well worth the effort.

 

[ShedBoy]

Gday from the west coast. Nice myford mate. Should keep you amused.

Brock

 

[steamer]

Welcome Shaun!

Dave

 

[Catminer]

Hi Shaun;

Dale's right you might as well make room for a mill.

Peter

 

[nsfr1206]

Welcome here!

 

[Shaun]

Thank you all for the warm welcome.

welcome You've come to the right place their is lots to see and learn here. When are you getting a mill. Ha Ha you know that is in your future .Glad to have you. Dale

A small mill is definitely on the horizon, but first things first, get the lathe repaired.

I heard the factory shut down earlier this year so you might have to do a bit of scrounging for parts, but well worth the effort.

The factory did shut down, but I have seen spare parts are available online from Myford, who I beleive was bought out by another distributor.

I would like to have a go at making the parts on the lathe where possible, rather than source a replacement. We'll see how it goes.

Hope all goes well with the Myford.

Thank you

 

[G_N_R]

Hi Shaun
welcome to the forum

 

[compspecial]

Hello and welcome Shaun, Myfords are great hobby lathes its a pity they don't make them any more
Stew

 

[Maryak]

Shaun,

Welcome to our forum. wEc1

Best Regards
Bob

 

[Majorstrain]

Hi Shaun,
Welcome and have fun.
Cheers, Thm:
Phil

 

[tel]

Welcome Shaun - plenty of ML7 users on here, including yours truly, so don't be shy.

 

[krv3000]

HI and welcome from krv3000

 

[Tin Falcon]

Welcome to the board.
Tin