Myford Super 7 run through - Complete with DRO set

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A quick run through of my Myford Super 7 lathe.
Manufactured in 1996, I purchased this lathe recently after having been using a Warco WM180 for the past few years. The lathe came with quite a comprehensive amount of tooling , three chucks, face plates etc.
Sat pretty much unused for the last ten years the lathe needed nothing more than a good wipe down, a de-gunk and re-oil. Prior to that it was lightly used for model engineering cutting mainly brasss and aluminium.
Ive added a few tasty extras such as Myford swivelling slide, rear tool post and a DRO set.
Ive manufactured a swarf tray, chuck mount and slide protectors for the carriage and the DRO.
I also made the tailstock DRO using a set of old digital calipers which is very worthwhile doing and easy to make.
DRO set from
www.Machine-dro.co.uk
Was easy to install and hopefully will tighten up my tolerances !!
Useful spares suppliers
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www.myford.co.uk/
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@craigtate5930 3 года назад

Those myfords are such stylish machines.

@bonesshed. 3 года назад

Thats part of the appeal of the Super 7s for me. Even when you're not using them they are just nice to look at :-)

@rmdobson01442 Год назад

Beautiful looking machine, great find and very lucky!

@bonesshed. Год назад

Thank you. Yes, I love it. Nice to use and nice to look at :-)

@JourneymanRandy 3 года назад

She's a beauty. Looks new. You will have fun with that.

@ErnieNoa3 2 года назад

Nice purchase!

@joelhallstrom1239 4 года назад

What a lovely Super 7! Really smart setup with the readout on the tail stock. I think i will try to fit one myself. Thanks!

@bonesshed. 4 года назад

Thank you Joel. Its dead easy to do and works a treat :-)

@criskent8706 3 года назад

Wow. I've just got the same machine 97 model. But you have so many accessories.

@forrestotis558 3 года назад

Not sure if anyone gives a damn but if you guys are bored like me atm you can watch all the latest series on InstaFlixxer. I've been binge watching with my brother for the last few months :)

@tristanhouston7140 3 года назад

@Forrest Otis Yea, I've been watching on InstaFlixxer for since november myself :D

@tannerjake7465 3 года назад

@Forrest Otis Yea, have been using InstaFlixxer for months myself :D

@Drokkstar_ Год назад

Beautiful.

@RDGTOOLSLTD 10 месяцев назад

Hi we are RDG TOOLS a Model Engineering tool company based in Mytholmroyd West Yorkshire. We sell new and used tools. We also own the Myford Lathes Brand. We took over Myford around 12 years ago. Both company's are in the same building and we are open to the public. We are still building new Myford lathes and refurbished Myford lathes.

@bonesshed. 10 месяцев назад

Cheers, Ive had stuff from you before 👍

@RDGTOOLSLTD 10 месяцев назад

@@bonesshed. No problem, great video.

@sambernard6859 2 года назад

Beautiful lathe. How does that coolant set up work, manual pump?

@bonesshed. 2 года назад

Thank you Sam. Its on a electric pump & tank . If you look at the very start of the video you can see a black bar with an aluminium cap running through a piece of wood. This goes to the switch in the tank. No bending over ! lol.

@narainsamypillayrhungapen8581 3 года назад

Hello fans of this lathe.. Could someone help me find one a guard for the gear box for lathe MYFORD as shown above.. Thanking you.. With my very best regards..

@bonesshed. 3 года назад

I have added a few Useful spares suppliers . please look in the description.

@-1-2-1- Год назад

I can see you have a tailstock DRO. Have you seen the product from Linn tools?

@bonesshed. Год назад

I hadn't seen those before. Look quite good, I see they're 3d printed. An all aluminium version would be great.

@Bobs1Models 3 года назад

Great looking machine. Can you please tell me where you got the indexable rear tool post from ?

@bonesshed. 3 года назад

Ta Bob. Got the rear tool post from here www.myford.co.uk/

@friendlypiranha774 3 года назад

What a beautiful lathe. What is the accessory at 2:40 that you say you purchased recently, and how do you use it? I have one and cannot find out what it is. Many thanks.

@matts_shed 3 года назад

That s7 is beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

@rannopaul4711 3 года назад

what is the wattage of the motor? it sounds super smooth.

@bonesshed. 3 года назад

Im embarrassed to say I dont know ! Im saving up for one of the 1hp Newton Tesla speed controllers as I think that would be a worthy addition to the machine. www.newton-tesla.co.uk/product/av750-1-0hp-package-for-myford-super-7-raglan-mk5-boxford-aud-cud/

@rannopaul4711 3 года назад

@@bonesshed. looking at that link and reading the coments makes me think l should go for that option..thanks .

@stejac51 2 года назад

@@bonesshed. YES .. and I've had that on my S7B for over 10 years now it also is a very worthwhile mod make for super smooth machining ... Cheers

@Steviegtr52 3 года назад

Hi Bones. I have the Super 7 B grey imperial. With gear box. By changing 2 gears at the end for 33tpi & 34 i think you can then cut most metric threads. I bought these some time ago but as yet not fitted. I will be doing a in depth youtube video soon. I have done some already that you may like to have a look at. Great looking machine you have . Regards. Steve.

@bonesshed. 3 года назад

Cheers Steve. I was under the impression it was different box . I will set a bit of time aside and do some further research.

@Steviegtr52 3 года назад

@@bonesshed. I think that is correct that maybe the metric version is different. What i was meaning was that by changing 2 gears behind the cover you can do most metric threads. I does not turn the machine into a metric. Just a work around. I have somewhere a chart showing the threads that can be cut. I got the info from the Model engineers Forum that i am a member of. There is a lot of information on the Myford lathes on there , as a lot of members have them. Steve.

@mugsymegaton3769 4 года назад

Nice bit of kit mate, can’t really buy them here in the States, makes me want to hop on a plane to London, buy one off craigslist and ship it home.

@millomweb 3 года назад

@Carl I'd guess quite a difference in price by air or by sea ! I'm pretty sure I've come across a Stateside RU-vidr with a Myford.

@manicfriday686 3 года назад

May i know if we have the same model do you have fb account to send the picture

@bonesshed. 3 года назад

I dont have a FB account. sorry.

@BK-it6te 4 года назад

Hello looks very nice Where would you get parts? Where can I buy the digital display ?

@bonesshed. 4 года назад

Thank you. The DRO set is from here www.machine-dro.co.uk/ It is Super 7 specific but they do versions for other machines too. Went together very easy.

@stejac51 2 года назад

@@bonesshed. YES and its a bloody good unit ... I've had mine now for 3 years (on my S7B) its BRILLIANT !!

@vukomanlekovic1743 3 года назад

Koja je cena ovih strugova sa dodatnom opremom.

@bonesshed. 3 года назад

www.myford.co.uk/acatalog/SUPER-7-CONNOISSEUR-LATHE.html

@zubenelganubi1583 3 года назад

Want

@Festivejelly Год назад

Lovely lathe, but so bloody expensive to get new compared to chinese lathes.

@bonesshed. Год назад

Yes they are super pricey new. Lots of really nice used ones about though. Still expensive, but unlike the Chinese stuff the Myfords will always hold their value.

@jster1963 4 года назад

Holy cow! She looks better than Halle Berry!! You Sir have won the lottery. I have a South Bend 10K and an Atlas 618, but I think the Myford lathes are like Rolls Royce of the machining world. Such good looking and capable machines. Congrats and good luck with her.....

@bonesshed. 4 года назад

Thank you :-) The are very versatile, Probably not as usable as other lathes out there ( the bore for eg is small :-( ) but there are workarounds for most situations and I like the 'feel' of the Myfords, and they look just great ! :-)

@andrewmoyes246 3 года назад

Very nice lathe, well done. You mention that you might swap the gearbox for a metric one at some point. Myford never made a metric gearbox or leadscrew. But all you need to cut metric gears are a 33 tooth and 34 tooth gears so it's not a major problem.

@bonesshed. 3 года назад

Ah, thank you Andrew. I was always under the impression there was such a thing.

@millomweb 3 года назад

@@bonesshed. Are you right with 33 & 34 ? Is it not 33 & 35 ? (or even 34 & 36 ?) The real magic number is 127 (half of 254). 120/34*36= 127.0588

@terryhowlett1434 3 года назад

Great looking Super 7. I'd be interested to know more about how the M-DRO was fitted, especially for x axis on the cross slide? In the video I can't tell if it's on the tailstock end or headstock end of the cross slide. Also I assume the longitudinal z axis is fitted across the rear of the bed? Thanks.

@bonesshed. 3 года назад

Hi Terry. The magnetic sensor for the cross slide is fitted to the side of the slide via a T section of ali extrusion. I added an aluminium swarf shield which you can see at @00:53 The other sensor is fitted at the back of the lathe via another extrusion. It was quite easy to fit .

@terryhowlett1434 3 года назад

@@bonesshed. Ah, got it now, thanks! Beautiful looking Super 7.

@purpleom9649 2 года назад

Lovely, something so mint would go in the front room instead of the shop.

@bonesshed. 2 года назад

Thank you. yes they are beautiful to look at though it isnt quite as pristine at the moment. :-)

@uhfdashsatcomdotcom 4 года назад

A great lathe for sure! btw at 2:59 in your video I can see a guard over the bed - this is an excellent idea that I will replicate on my lathe. I cannot however see any screw holes, what have you got it attached to? I'm thinking of doing the upgrade to my cross slide end bearing with a pair of thrust bearings to basically take out the small amount of backlash. Nice work on the tailstock DRO as well, that's also on my list! Thanks for the video.

@bonesshed. 4 года назад

Thank you very much indeed :-) I have made a video of the swarf tray , hope it is of use . ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-DwkJJioZO8I.html

@uhfdashsatcomdotcom 4 года назад

@@bonesshed. Wow thanks!! Thats above and beyond great service! I will build this tomorrow. I did find some magnet strip with adhesive backing so will probably use that at the cross slide end to stick it down. Cheers!

@andrewdolinskiatcarpathian 3 года назад

Such a beautiful lathe. My own Super 7 is a joy to use but is nowhere as tidy as yours.

@jessestrum 3 года назад

hi bones nice lathe, mine is ml7r good, but not as good as yours. do you know what make the toolpost is and have your lathe tools been ground underneath to get centre ht cheers john

@bonesshed. 3 года назад

Hi John. The tool post is a Dixons like affair, not sure of specific brand but it works well. Yes, I had to grind down the tools as I ordered 12mm and they bloomin well just didnt fit in the holders !!

@millomweb 3 года назад

Why is it so noisy when running - or was the source of the noise the drive to the leadscrew ? Leadscrew gearbox - does it have any 'metric' pitches ? Are the spindle bearings ball/roller ? If so, that might be the noise. The ML7 was just bushes and quiet ! There's a knob for slackening the belts. Do use it - I think it's mainly to stop 'flat bits' developing on the belts where the belts are stationary on the pulleys - hence maintaining really smooth running when used. Keep an eye on the motor temperature - if you get to do big work on it you might find you get enforced coffee breaks as we used to occasionally ! (ours was not super) Other than that, they seem to be excellent machines for that size.

@jerrypeal653 2 года назад

Nice unit

@ronan7812 3 года назад

Lovely machine. I've been looking at the Chinese lathes that have a milling machine built in and look super modern etc for similar price to a new super 7 but I think I'd prefer yours.

@bonesshed. 3 года назад

Thank you Ronan. The Super 7 isnt without faults or limitations but I generally find I can find a work around. I think those lathe mill combos could be quite useful if space is limited though and as long as youre not doing anything too heavy duty. I havent tried one but did think about one some time ago. If you do get a Myford not only do they feel and look nice to use, they hold their value well, unlike the chinese made stuff !

@millomweb 3 года назад

I feel sorry for you as that's a tough choice ! I ought to suggest the Myford but may tend towards the Chinese which seem to be ok. If you go for a combo, get the tallest one you can find - it seems head height is limited unless you can find stubby drills. By the time you've added a vice etc. it soon eats in to the available height space.