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Amazing!
« on: 11.08. 2024 08:15 »
From Facebook group, Myford Lathes


Myford lathe no 44.Boy this stuff that dreams are made of. ML7 circa 1950. Bought new in 1951 in Harris Scarfes and never removed from its original crate in 75yrs and only 1 mile from where i live. Lots of packages all in greased paper and original.I feel like a kid at Xmas .Got it home today and removed the lid and straw.Having a couple of beers and a wet dream before tomorrow. I have glimst so far 3 Burnard chucks ,V slide and both steadies. It was sold without a motor so will treat it to a good quality one.I think i will also buy riser blocks rather than make and fit mine. I will do a thorough build post on this one
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Re: Amazing!
« Reply #1 on: 11.08. 2024 08:37 »
The ubiquitous Myford. Where would bike restorers be without one?

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Re: Amazing!
« Reply #2 on: 11.08. 2024 10:51 »
Amazing is the right word.  It's astonishing what's still out there.
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