Metal Lathes
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| MachineInfoBox Myford ML7 | |
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| Synonyms: | "metal lathe", engine lathe, machinists' lathe; DE: "Drehbank", Zug- und Leitspindeldrehmaschine |
| Access Requirements: | Metal Lathe Introduction |
| Tutors: | Pakue Johannes Luzian |
We were generously given a Myford ML7 metalworking lathe.
It is currently being restored (see corresponding issue), more information will be added as work progresses!
Lubrication
There are various oil nipples (2 B.A. thread) all over the machine and two sight-feed lubricators (a.k.a. drip feed oilers) above the headstock spindle bearings.
The manufacturer's recommendation is "Esso Nuto 32" gear oil but we are using a more viscous "90" oil as that was available to us and two trusted sources ensured us it should work just fine.
We are still in need of an oil gun (something like this) to lubricate through the oil nipples!
