Myford ML8

[Kevin Goss]

Following my previous request on this group I was kindly supplied with a
copy of the Myford documents. I have scanned these and attach the text
below. I have the exploded drawing available as a GIF file but guess I
shouln't attach it here.

Kevin

Myford
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE
ML8
WOODWORKING LATHE
MYFORD LIMITED . BEESTON • NOTTINGHAM NG9 IER

Assembly of M L 8 Woodworking Lathe
Where machines have been stripped for economy packing,
the following assembly instructions should be noted:—
1. Wipe all parts with a clean rag.
2. Run a thin film of oil in headstock tubular bed bore. Ensure that
brass pads are fitted in screwed holes for bed locking screws DY. 3735.
3. Using end support C. 1029 as tube rest, slide tubular bed through
head and vee belt until belt clearance slot is central with headstock
pulley.
4. Twist tube until end support tube clamping holes are in line. Lightly
clamp bed to end support base using spherical washer and set screw DY.
2630.
5. Lightly clamp bed to head by socket set screw DY. 3735.
6. Mount saddle on extreme bed end passing clamp stud C. 1025 through
hexagon hole in saddle and control guide slot in bed.
7. Insert tube support together with C. 1020 washer and quick nut. Screw
to clamp stud C. 1025 but do not lock saddle to bed. Leave approximately
-8-t clearance between bed and tube support.
8. Mount hand rest support on saddle. Screw clamp head C. 1075 hard down
to clamp stud. (The saddle should still be free).
9. Lightly clamp saddle with quick nut and insert lever C. 1022. Slide
saddle along bed, checking clamping action for convenient lever
position. (Position of lever is altered by turning clamp stud to a
different position in the hexagon saddle hole).
10. Mount tailstock to extreme bed end passing clamp bolt C. 1019
through tailstock body and guide slot in bed. Insert tube support, etc.,
as in (7). Position of clamping lever is altered by turning clamping
bolt as in (9).
11. Move tailstock close to headstock and rotate bed in headstock
casting to align centre points. Clamp bed tube in headstock by
tightening grubscrews DY. 3735. Finally tighten end support.
12. Assemble swivel arm C. 1033 to support bracket C. 1032 clamping with
quick nut C. 1073.
13. Mount swivel arm assembly to bed, resting bracket on bench top.
Check lever position.
14. Position Lathe on bench allowing sufficient bench length for
scrcwing down swivel arm support bracket.
15. Mark out with pencil or scriber the head and end support outline.
16. Paste paper templates to bench top. Cut bench for belt clearance and
bolt holes.
Note. Headstock and foot tapped 3/8" Whitworth for holding down bolts.

Assembly of Motorising Equipment
The motorising equipment has been designed to carry the majority of
fractional i h.p. motors without the necessity of drilling and tapping
positional holes or fitting bridge plates. It may be necessary in some
instances to bring the pulley forward on the motor shaft to obtain the
alignment from the headstock pulley.
The following instructions will assist in the fitting of the under slung
driving unit:—
1. Assemble motorising unit complete, bringing down the
motor base to the extremity of the slot in swing bracket, and lock with
wing nut.
2. Mount motor in central position on base and lightly
clamp with motor clamping bolts.
3. Place unit on bench top with motor uppermost.
4. Centralise pulley with gap cut for headstock belt clear
ance arranging position of motor and swing bracket to give minimum
over-hang of motor pulley. (Swing bracket should not overlap limit line
shown on headstock template.)
5. With scriber or pencil, mark round square side of swing
bracket.
6. Place swing bracket template to match lines and drill
for fixing bolts.
When bolting down Lathe, check for uneven bench surface and pack where
necessary.

LUBRICATION POINTS
The ML.8 Headstock is fitted with angular contact races, which require
lubrication at periodical intervals.
Lubrication is made through the OIL HOLES provided, which are covered by
oiler plug C.l 116.
Before machines leave these works, they are thoroughly lubricated for
running, and all that is necessary is to maintain a weekly lubrication.
ON NO ACCOUNT IS GREASE TO BE USED for lubricating purposes and we
recommend a good quality light machine oil, which can be purchased
through your local tool merchant. A lightly oiled rag passed over the
bed surface, will assist in the smooth action of the sliding members,
such as the Tailstock, Saddle, etc.
BEARING ADJUSTMENT
It is seldom necessary to interfere with the bearing adjustment. Should
they need attention, care should be taken to avoid over-adjustment of
the collar C.1010, as this will cause harshness in running, and destroy
the long life of the bearings.
We are always pleased to answer any technical question in connection
with our Products: when writing to the Works be sure to state the Serial
letter and number of your Lathe, this will be found on the front of the
headstock casting near the base.

printed in England K.2M/5/73

[Brian Nicholls]

On Mon, 25 Aug 1997 21:05:55 +1000, Kevin Goss <kg...@ozemail.com.au>
wrote:

>Hi,
>have just purchased an old ML8. Can anyone share with me an operating
>manual, or specifications, especially spindle thread size and correct
>operation of drip feed oil lubricators for the bearings ?
>
>Kevin
>
Reply yo you Email Myford ML8 spindle size is 1ich *12 threads per
inch then is no manual only a shore 4 page slip. The lubrication of
the Bearings is oil weekl y I use Gear OIl as I am in the moter trade
& finf it o/kIf you want a copy of what I have Give me a ring Telk No
Grimsby 01472 359976 Name is Brian. So TTFTN for now.