BAZ Posted July 26, 2016 Share Posted July 26, 2016 They used to be made just round the corner from Mick in Beeston. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banners Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 I've watched this thread quietly, brilliant workshop in the making! I work in the remnants of the Victorian building in which Myford made their name. The day the gates closed was a sad day indeed. Their lathes tend to hold their price well and until they 'shut up shop' records were held for every machine they'd ever built. My better halfs' Grand Father used to be foreman there too, many moons ago. Such a shame it will likely end up as houses at some point At least spares are plentiful and knock off parts cheap! I have the smaller brother, the ML10 at my disposal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAZ Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 First lathe I ever got my hands one was a small Myford. They were the schools ones and really took the abuse well. There was one by a window, which had been replaced with a steel plate, they got fed up of replacing it after chuck keys were left in the chuck and started. After a year or two, I was allowed on the teachers big old German jobby, that was a thing of beauty. There were two Bridgeport Millers and a Shaper, a fully stocked forge and a small aluminium foundry. Christ knows what the RAMS (Risk Assessment and Method Statements.) would be now for that lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philjay Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 Very nice Mick. That Myford is a collectors piece puts my modern Chester Lathe to shame. Ive actually been cleaning my lathe and milling machine, the slides have gradually stiffened up. Stripped all slides and found it was the Chinese grease solidifying, all free and easy now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted July 28, 2016 Author Share Posted July 28, 2016 Got some more wood coming tomorrow. So I will be building the second bench, which will hold the milling machine, bench drill, bench grinder and maybe a linisher. Secured the vice to the bench today and gave the top a couple of stains of Danish oil. Been practising on the lathe today. I bought some HSS tools and one carbide tipped tool as well. Both work very well, but the carbide tip does have the edge. I'm struggling to get a fantastic finish so I'm looking into that but there is so many things that can cause this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perkil8r Posted July 29, 2016 Share Posted July 29, 2016 Looking good. Can't wait to move into our new house so I can start on my new man caves. One outside and one in the loft! You've raised the bar pretty high though Mick! Tweedledee 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweedledee Posted July 29, 2016 Share Posted July 29, 2016 8 hours ago, Perkil8r said: Looking good. Can't wait to move into our new house so I can start on my new man caves. One outside and one in the loft! You've raised the bar pretty high though Mick! Exciting plans Mike. What area are you moving to? I'm sure we'd all be interested in the details of your man caves, you'll have to start a thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted July 29, 2016 Author Share Posted July 29, 2016 I agree Mike don't forget a thread. I done some work on my second bench today and forgot to take any photo's Oh well I'll do some next time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted July 30, 2016 Author Share Posted July 30, 2016 Started the second bench build. I have a twist with this one, keep watching and all will become apparent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brantuk Posted July 30, 2016 Share Posted July 30, 2016 (edited) Hmm... methinks this one's gonna have stuff mounted on it like saws and drills n stuff at a guess? (Maybe even an upside down router.... lol) Edited July 30, 2016 by Brantuk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted August 2, 2016 Author Share Posted August 2, 2016 (edited) Some more pictures. And done a little more today. I bought two Bisley filing cabinets and placed one at each end. One will be for the Milling Machine and the other for the lathe. I'll put things like drills, milling cutters etc in them. I'm going to enclose them in and this should leave two 1000mm cupboards and I'll paint the m blue just like the first bench. Here's a few more photo's. Edited August 2, 2016 by Doc banners, Brantuk and Tweedledee 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAZ Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 That isn't going to move far, nice one Mick. I haven't forgot about the vice bolts....well I had until just now, but I will sort them for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted August 2, 2016 Author Share Posted August 2, 2016 I bought some M12 threaded rod Martyn as I need to secure the milling machine down as well so I bought 5 rods 1 metre each for £10 from screwfix, a bit of a bargain I thought. Thanks anyway. BAZ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted August 3, 2016 Author Share Posted August 3, 2016 (edited) A few more piccies: Edited August 3, 2016 by Doc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweedledee Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 Looking great Mick. Where do you get your timber? I was looking at some in our local diy superstore that was shaped like a dogs back leg! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted August 3, 2016 Author Share Posted August 3, 2016 Normally from a shop on E-Bay called DIYclick2buy http://stores.ebay.co.uk/DIYclick2buy?_trksid=p2047675.l2563 I buy from here as they offer free delivery. If I need emergency wood I get that from Wickes much better then B&Q. For MDF sheet I use a small place in Ilkeston called Ilkeston Ply you can see them on E-Bay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/321984881163?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&var=510918116289&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT Tweedledee and banners 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Posted August 4, 2016 Share Posted August 4, 2016 All looking great and well made Mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted August 9, 2016 Author Share Posted August 9, 2016 (edited) Spent the day putting the worktop onto the bench. It's made out of 4 planks of 200mm x 50mm C24 timber screwed and glued down. Looks good and very very heavy. It's also been painted same colour as walls. Just need 4 doors now to match the other bench. Edited August 9, 2016 by Doc Tweedledee, BAZ and philjay 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philjay Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 Very substantial Mick. From experience Mick I would advise a riser plank at the back, because you WILL drop your rule/tape/chisel/milling cutter (insert tool here) down the back BAZ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted August 9, 2016 Author Share Posted August 9, 2016 Good idea Phil. It does push right up to the wall though. I'll give it some thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted August 15, 2016 Author Share Posted August 15, 2016 Managed to track down some doors over the weekend, they aren't a perfect match and were 30mm to short height wise but I made them fit. Just need to paint them Oxford blue to match the metal drawer cabinets. Also made up a 900mm x 600mm steel drip tray for the milling machine to sit on. Just bought a sheet of galvanised 2mm steel and bent it round some wood and hammered it into shape. It's not welded but the joints look very neat and secure. Here's a few photo's. philjay 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brantuk Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 Looks dead smart Mick Based on that you can come round and redo our wardrobes and kitchen units lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted August 15, 2016 Author Share Posted August 15, 2016 9 minutes ago, Brantuk said: Looks dead smart Mick Based on that you can come round and redo our wardrobes and kitchen units lol You couldn't afford me Kim Brantuk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted August 19, 2016 Author Share Posted August 19, 2016 (edited) Spent the last couple of days finishing the bench, the doors are now on and painted in a lovely shade of Oxford Blue. All I need to do now is to put some shelves inside the cupboards. After that was done I mounted the milling machine, I then stripped it down, checked the timkin bearings and generally lubed and greased everything. Gave it a good clean and made sure the gibs are adjusted correctly. To be honest the milling machine looked like it has been unused, it's in pretty perfect condition. It's universal and I have the arbour to run it in horizontal configuaration as well. Another added bonus it has the same nose spindle thread as my Myford lathe and is MT2 taper the same as the Myford so tools will fit both. All I need now is to buy some tooling. For people who want to know it's a Sharp Mk2 universal milling machine made in 1989 by Town Bent Engineering. It's number 719 and i have the original purchase receipt for £1664.15. Thanks to Phil J I managed to pick it up for £300 which is a great bargain. Here's some photo's. Edited August 19, 2016 by Doc BAZ and Tweedledee 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweedledee Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 That is a nice looking machine Mick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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