WELCOME TO MYFORD - PART #1

[@TheStanford01]

Thank God we still make something in this Country.

[@chasm6698]

So beautiful . . . and wonderful to know they are still made in England. The Austrian-made Emco lathes were once competitors but now are a thing of the distant past. Long live Myford!

[@BillSikes.]

Good to see we still got some quality British industry still thriving

[@isbcornbinder]

I have owned my Super 7 for 40+ years. My daughter is a skilled machinist and I have left it to her. I am chasing 80 now.

[@keithappleton]

You can't say better than that. Personally I think that they are excellent small Lathes.

[@frederic7406]

As an owner of an expertly revised Myford ML7 here in the Netherlands (I'm an ex-pat Englishman over here for 40 years) I can truly state that it is the best lathe I could ever wish for. Stability, accuracy, repeatability and reliability = Myford. I'm not a 'model engineer', I'm an electronics design engineer (ret'd) but I turn a lot of the necessary metal needed for my microwave radio equipment, usually my own designs, plus the occasional jobs that always crop up once one has a lathe! Before my ML7 I had an old (nearly 100 years) Randa lathe that I ran for 20-odd years; my father had a Myford Super 7 which lasted him until the day he died. I've used my ML7 for a couple of years now including making a lot of the special tooling I need for my interests and I know I'll always be able to rely upon it for the rest of my days! Even the basic machine quality far surpasses the many inferior 'modern' lathes, there's attention to details which are themselves completely absent in modern machines built down to a budget. Sure, some of these 'eastern' lathes are cheap, but as the Dutch saying goes: "Goedkoop is vaak duurkoop" - in English that'd be "Buying cheap is usually expensive buying"... logical really, since buying one of those machines means one will have to pay for repairs and even then need to buy a new one a few years later! ***A great video and very interesting - I'm looking forward to the upcoming videos in the series.

[@keithappleton]

They really are excellent high quality machine tools, the one that I have will see me out . . . . .

[@robertburns2415]

Been watching your videos for a long time and one thing I can say, you never disappoint. Thanks so much for all the outstanding entertainment.

[@keithappleton]

Thank you! {:-)))

[@timmienorrie]

Mytholmroyd folk are the salt of the earth. Friendly with nothing too much trouble. I can genuinely say that, as I am Scots. Pay this town a visit. The countryside is gorgeous.

[@67kellyp]

Watching this video from Halifax, Canada. Great video Keith!

[@johnw1544]

You convinced me to go for a Super 7 some time ago once I have time to learn how to properly use a lathe. I'm intending to use these videos as a way to persuade my family I'm not crazy for buying such an expensive piece of equipment! The information provided will be useful too. Thanks!

[@keithappleton]

Glad to be of help }:-)))

[@donwoodward2615]

Good to see them still making them. I used a ML10 for many years.

[@davidberlanny3308]

Great video, looking forward to the next installment. My Dad had a Myford for a short while not sure the exact model. Then later we inherited my Grandpa's lathe (on my Dad's side). It was an amazing lathe, I took my first cuts on it with him. By today's standards it was dangerous all the gears were open and to start it you needed to pull on the drive belt. In the end my Dad donated it to the Portsmouth Dockyard Historical Museum, apparently this type was used onboard submarines. Good luck from Spain!! PS, didn't know Myford are now in Halifax, I will mention that to my parents, my Mum is a Halifax lass!!

[@steamboatmodel]

I have an Emco Compact 5 lathe and it has worked well for me for over 30 years, but I still would love a Myford.

[@bullettube9863]

Great Video! When I was in high school 1966-68 we had an old lathe in the shop dating from the 1930s. I made a meat tenderizer and a shaft for a lawn mower on it and though wood shop was my favorite class I enjoyed metal working just as well. We also had a milling machine and again I have no idea who made it. My brother was curious as to what happened to these two machines and he was (still) angry that there is no record of them being sold when the school was moved into a new building. They no longer teach metal working in my hometown which is a pity. I learned basic metal working including sheet metal work and welding, all of which came in handy when I worked as a mechanic.

[@andrewplumb6189]

Great video. Dad bought me an second hand ml7 in 1975 for model engineering. I still have it. The previous owner was also a model engineer. So far I have built stuart 10h. A Victoria. A 5a. And part of a Clayton undertake.

[@keithappleton]

Thanks for sharing

[@theburrell4626]

You seem to excel yourself time after time! Thank you for your videos, love the drone work

[@karlvanboxel561]

Quality Machine proper materials manufacturing tolerances induction hardening in the bed ways etc so good to c em still going👍

[@keithappleton]

I really like them and I have a 1980s one myself.

[@irvine40]

Was last there in April 2021, proper engineering & the smell was awesome!

[@keithappleton]

Yes, I enjoyed my 2 days there filming.

[@davejenner7966]

Great video, looking forward to the next installment!

[@keithappleton]

Coming soon!

[@wheatleysworkshop]

Having been wanting one for years, I recently picked up an ML7-R and loving it, loving your content and it's helping me no end 👍

[@keithappleton]

They are very good machines.

[@machineshopatthebottomofth3213]

Glad to see myford are still alive and kicking. I went to the last open day in beeston. Thought that was the end of myford!

[@keithappleton]

Yes, it is a really good operation as you will see in the rest of the videos.

[@Steviegtr52]

Hi Keith. I have the Super 7 B. Randy's daughter Emily is keeping her Dad's Super7. She is now an Apprentice mechanic at Scania in Leeds. I have posted a link to the Model engineers forum for guys to see. Great video. I have done quite a lot of video's of mods i have done to my S7. Just doing one now on the griptru chuck. Regards. Steve.

[@keithappleton]

Thanks Steve, I remember Randy's Super 7 in the back room - glad to hear that it's still there. I am also pleased to see Emily following in her Father's footsteps. Randy Blackburn was a Master Craftsman.

[@Tensquaremetreworkshop]

My first lathe was an ML2, rescued from a shed as a crate of bits. Made a lot of stuff on that.

[@keithappleton]

I have always found Myford Lathes to be useful tools {:-)))

[@rolandburisch9489]

Mine is an ML7 that was made in 1968 and it's still going strong.

[@mikus4242]

Always glad to see domestic production vs Chinese made.

[@olcanoli1901]

Thanks again, Keith. Their indexing device is a very nice feature. I've never seen that and wonder if any other manufacturers offer it.

[@Petrolhead66]

Watched all the Myford tour videos, very interesting. In the 4th one you mentioned a mod you did to use a small electric grinder on the lathe. Did you do a video of this please?

[@keithappleton]

Yes I did a couple featuring mounting a Toolpost Grinder.

[@Petrolhead66]

@@keithappleton found the vids thanks

[@MrZeedine]

My dads lathes was a bit wonky in 1952 but he used it knowing its faults. i used it for the next 30 years. and then gave it to a friend at the age of 70. its still going fine.

[@machiningbasics1729]

My super 7 is first year of production of the super 7 model , 1950 something. It’s still working regularly to this day

[@keithappleton]

They really are great little machines. Yours is probably older than I am - ! {:-)))

[@ValMartinIreland]

How do you hold the spindle to screw off the chuck?

[@keithappleton]

Engage the spindle lock

[@joejoejoejoejoejoe4391]

5.51 - A Myford 7 and Fobco star in one shot.

[@keithappleton]

Quality Machine Tool overload ..... }:-)))

[@philhealey449]

Something you assume is gone is still alive and kicking! Time I progressed my bucket list here before I kick it.

[@keithappleton]

Very much alive and Kicking {:-)))

[@every1665]

Through my job, I've used quite a few Colchesters, Harrisons, TOS and a Shaublin and while those machines are very rigid and accurate, I still enjoy using my 1975 model ML7. No other lathe gives you the feedback of how its cutting and nothing comes close to its versatility with all the attachments available. But be warned - you will receive ridicule from equipment snobs who will love telling you "Hah! It's a toy!" While rather expensive compared to those ghastly Chinese machines, a Myford is still far cheaper than any other European quality lathe. A Myford with DROs is very accurate.

[@keithappleton]

I agree with you, I personally prefer my old Boxford as the centre height is 5 inches, but my Myford ML7R is a joy to use and miles better than the Warco M-180 that I use in my smaller workshop, the Myford just feels so much better.

[@jokeahsmann3290]

Nice videos thanks, i wonder iff you can help me , is it passeble to put a cariage from a super ml 7 onto a ml7

[@keithappleton]

Please ask www.myford.co.uk

[@keithappleton]

Please contact Myford for this information.

[@WildBoreWoodWind]

If they make a model that has a 50mm spindle bore and a 900mm to a 1000mm between centers, I'd buy one tomorrow?

[@BM-jy6cb]

I used to live in Beeston, Nottingham where the old Myford factory was. It's great to see that someone is keeping the brand going in the UK, but the prices made my jaw hit the desk. At the top end you're talking about a good condition lightly used Harrison (and not that much more for a new one!)

[@joejoejoejoejoejoe4391]

And a Harrison will have a much bigger hole through the spindle, swing over bed distance between centres and be more ridged - and hold it's value the same. I'd rather have a Holbrook though.

[@joejoejoejoejoejoe4391]

And a Harrison will have a much bigger hole through the spindle, swing over bed distance between centres and be more ridged - and hold it's value the same. I'd rather have a Holbrook though.

[@graemewhite5029]

When I bought my Harrison, I told the missus the Myford would be going, couldn't face it though and I've just built a tailstock chuck adapter that uses the ML7's chucks, so its got to stay now !

[@eprohoda]

eenjoyed! great video-work-farewell-Keith!=)

[@keithappleton]

Thanks for the farewell, but I'm not dead yet }:--))

[@mayfieldca]

@@keithappleton 🤣🤣🤣

[@kimber1958]

very cool,thanks

[@keithappleton]

Glad you liked it!

[@barryorbik215]

If I could fit one in my shed I'de buy a new one tomorrow & yes I know how much they are, shame they don't do anything a bit smaller, but till then i"ll stick with me crappy little proxxon😢 5:56

[@keithappleton]

I wouldn't say that Proxxon Lathes are crappy, they are very good . . . .

[@barryorbik215]

Tbh it gets the job done for the small parts I often make for rc models, but the tailstock is awful on them, just hollow alloy, only thin alloy riding on the bed, and the laser etched numbers and markings on the tailstock barrel has worn off now 😑 but im not paying £1000 for a new one, not worth it it these daysI, I'll just keep repairing it, like I said if I had the room for a myford ide buy one tomorrow, it would be a dream for me if they would make a miniature series to cater for all modellers bit like proxxon & emco did, but I just can't find anything else in this size range. Anyho nice chatting to you

[@robertpearson8798]

From what I can see the Halifax area seems to have been quite an important area for lathe production.

[@keithappleton]

It was, also Heckmondwike & Liversedge in West Yorkshire. Boxford are vey near the Myford factory in Halifax.

[@Festivejelly]

I really want to buy a myford... I shall as soon as I save up enough funds.

[@roderos]

Due to the unhardened bed I think I will look for a German lathe . But they are so precise and clinical compared to the charm of the Myford

[@robfenwitch7403]

Music by Mr. Appleton?

[@keithappleton]

Yes as always }:-)))

[@andrevanweenen8143]

Nice music, suits the video very well!

[@keithappleton]

Yes }:-)))

[@patchvonbraun]

My dad had a Myford for a while when I was in my 20s. I don't know what happened to it. Pity.

[@maxcorey8144]

I always wanted a small Myford lathe. Mine have been old Atlas lathes, which work ok but I think the Myford is a better quality lathe.

[@keithappleton]

I read somewhere that the Atlas lathes were the inspiration for the ML7 designer . . . .

[@maxcorey8144]

@@keithappleton I always used LeBlond or Cincinnati lathes at work as a machinist, which have V shaped ways which are more accurate but the flat ones are fine for most careful model builder's work. The cast iron that Stewart uses is easy to machine. By the way, curious, have you ever read Trustee From the Toolroom?

[@johnhickling2059]

Did they used to be made in Nottingham

[@keithappleton]

Yes, I will be mentioning that in Episode #2

[@davidjames1007]

Are they metric or still imperial?

[@keithappleton]

I don't know, probably they do them in both Metric & Imperial versions ......

[@shaunchurchill4594]

Built in England but not made here as I doubt the new castings originate from these septic isles.

[@keithappleton]

As I said in the video, these Myford lathes are made in England. The Castings are made in England, the Castings are Machined in England and the Lathes are built in England. The only non English parts are the Electric Motors and Switchgear.

[@roytelling6540]

If I had my own workshop I would like a Myford lathe! BUT! as I live in Finland I think the shipping would cost more than the Lathe

[@mayfieldca]

Come over and have a holiday!

[@ElectraFlarefire]

I'll stick to my Hercus 260 lathe. Even if the MT4 through spindle is a little small. It's Made in Australia! (In the 80's for the conversion to Metric to teach kids at high schools). Nearly got a Myford, but it was thrown out by a friend's dad 'because it was rusty' before we could get it... There will never be forgiveness for this act.

[@SimoWill75]

Speaking of thrown out, I know of at least a dozen Hercus 260's that went to scrap recently.

[@iranalencar5925]

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[@melgross]

I’m surprised that they still use those dinky little dials though. I wonder why they didn’t modernize them?

[@davidforbes6250]

Delesious!

[@iranalencar5925]

Um dia eu compro um desse pra mim

[@andrewpotter1206]

I'd like a Myford Super 7 please ....

[@keithappleton]

Me To }:-)))

[@Blue.4D2]

⭐🙂👍 Beauty...

[@keithappleton]

Many thanks

[@brianevans1946]

Wish I could afford a Myford..

[@keithappleton]

Me too .....

[@manxman8008]

My Ford

[@christopherhutchinson8043]

Cool but way out of my price range 🙂

[@willi-fg2dh]

terrific . . . one of the first things i see on waking is lathe porn.

[@keithammleter3824]

At 7,500 British pounds, why on earth would you buy a Myford? That kind of money will get you a vastly better Chinese lathe with all accessories (like digital readout, various chucks, etc etc), better rigidity, proper V-ways, brake, etc. And you'd have some cash left over for a small milling machine.

[@keithappleton]

They are not cheap but will last a lifetime .......