Product Description

The latest re-issue of Ian Bradley's classic guide to using "Myford's 7" series metalworking lathes in the home workshop. First published in 1973, the author subsequently revised the work to include the ML7, Super 7 and ML7-R lathes, so that the contents of the book are as valuable to readers who have the later types of lathe as well as those who possess the earlier machines.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #22250 in Books
• Published on: 1998-12-31
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 232 pages

Review
This book has been out of print for about 10 years. A few months ago, I visited Chris Lloyd of Special Interest books in Poole. During out chat, I mentioned Ian Bradley's Myford lathe book. He said there was no intention at that stage of reprinting it. You can imagine my surprise when I received a copy through the post in mid July saying the book had been reprinted. This is a welcome addition to any Myford owner's workshop. Copies change hands on Ebay for up to GBP50 each.The book runs through the basics of a Myford lathe and then tells you about installing and levelling it. Lathe tool selection and regrinding are covered in detail followed by how to mount work in the lathe.General turning, drilling and boring are covered as well as threading and screwcutting. Milling, gear cutting, and taper turning each have their own section, as does repetition work.Drawings are given for a back toolpost together with accessories. There is a section on useful formulas and tables and the book concludes with lubrication charts for the ML7, the ML7R and the Super 7 lathes.All in all, a very useful book which will find a home with most Myford users - The Model Engineers Workshop.

Customer Reviews

Must have for owners and enthousiasts of Myfords series 7 lathes
To be short: if you own or like Myford lathes and want to know all the things you can do with the Myford series 7 then this book gives you the answers. it explains all the tools and there use. And at a price which is 1/5 of a second hand (which is more in demand, but then again the price). This book explains it all.

A useful addition to Myford's own manual
A good overview of the Myford lathe and a useful reference for those new to lathe work. It provides a good overview of the different operations that can be undertaken on the lathe and the different ways to achieve them. For example Screw cutting using tailstock dies, using the lead-screw, etc. Well written, easy to read and definitely worth buying unless you are already an expert lathe user.

However, it is NOT a Myford Lathe Manual. I would advise potential Myford users to obtain a copy of the original Myford Manual which covers weights, dimensions, installation, setup and a number of aspects of maintenance. The Myford Lathe Manual has good lists of spares with exploded diagrams that show what goes where.

Very good book for all Myford Lathe users
Ian Bradley does a masterful job of capturing the essence and utility of the Myford lathes.
A must read for any Myford Lathe owner.