Myford ML7. A data pack for all versions including the Tri-Leva: Instruction & Maintenance Manual (with electrical connection/wiring diagrams to the Dewhurst and Stanton switches for all common makes of electric motor) an Exploded-diagrams Parts Manual together with together with a copy of the Myford Publication "Practical Turning on Myford 3.5-inch Centre lathes" - a booklet that gives step-by-step instructions (using the building of model engines as examples) of how to employ a Myford lathe to best effect.
Myford
Manuals and Catalogues
Print code: M1000
Myford Lathe & Milling Machine Catalogue Collection consisting of virtually every catalogue - including the very first issed (less duplicated content) for the following lathes: Myford M-Type (and associated Drummond M-Type) Myford ML7, ML7 Tr-Leva, Super 7, Super t Plus, Super 7 Sigma Plus, Super 7 Connoisseur, ML7R, ML10, Myford 254 and variants, Myford ML1, ML2, ML3 and ML4, 4-inch Precision MF32, MF74, etc.
Print code: M974
Myford 4-inch Precision (MF Series 1940s). Unfortunately no manual was ever issued for this lathe but some very rare and interesting sales literature survives: a perfect copy of the main 6 page edition with a separate 2-page price list; a second 6-page edition in poor condition, a perfect 3-page catalogue and a single sales sheet.
Print code: MD396
Myford Dividing Head: How to use a Dividing Head. A set of clear instructions, based on the Myford unit but applicable to any make, showing how to use the plates and position the sector arms, etc.
Print code: MM530ML
Myford Mystro Wood-turning Lathe Operation, Maintenance and Parts Manual. Includes a copy of the Mystro Sales, Technical Specification and Accessories catalogue and price lists.
Print code: MM532
Drummond/Myford M-Type lathe. There never was a proper "handbook" for the Myford/Drummond M Series of lathes, but we can supply four Sales & Accessories Catalogues (that include the essential headstock bearing adjustment instructions) - these representing everything published about the lathe presented as a high-quality bound print. To help with the practicalities of using the lathe I'd recommend a copy of comprehensive and easily-understood book "The Amateur's Lathe" - this is shown below.
Includes
Print code: MM533A
Myford ML1, ML2, ML3 and ML4 lathes. A complete and very interesting data pack for the lathes with all known literature. Comprises six Sales and Accessories Catalogues (including what must have been the first ever, together with the last issued in 1946 that together show all the original extras offered) with one of them doubling as the small but useful Instruction Book with screwcutting charts and a price list.
Print code: MM534
Myford ML10 and Speed 10: A data pack with Operator's, Maintenance and Parts Manuals covering both the early plain-bearing machines and the later Speed 10 type with a roller-bearing headstock. Includes copies of the maker's early and late Sales, Technical Specification and Accessories literature.
Print code: MM534A
Myford "ML10 Lathe Manual" (Book of the ML10). Detailed user's guide and operating instructions.
Print code: MM535B
Myford ML7 Instruction and Maintenance Manual. Reproduction of the original 1946 version with the first-ever price list. Interesting, but scanty data. However, also included are copies of the first-ever Myford Catalogue - the very rare 16-page one marked "Preliminary" together with the first of the very detailed and well-illustrated 16-page ML7 Sales, Technical Specification and Accessories Catalogue. If you're as crazy about the ML7 as I am, this is the data set you need....
Print code: MM535C
Myford ML7R Instruction and Maintenance Manual with Parts as Exploded Component Drawings. Includes a copy of the maker's Sales, Accessories and Technical Specification catalogue.
Print code: MM535D
Myford ML7R Instruction and Maintenance Manual with Parts as Exploded Component Drawings together with a Sales and Specification catalogue showing the complete accessory range.
Print code: MM535P
SPAREY SCREWCUTTING GEARBOX (this was an early box designed for the ML7
and intended for home construction) - two large technical drawings showing how
to machine and assemble the box.
Print code: MM536A
Myford Super 7 Data pack containing all significant publications issed by the maker. Includes: Instruction and Maintenance Manual with Parts Manual as Exploded Component Drawings together with a copy of the Myford Publication "Practical Turning on Myford 3.5-inch Centre lathes" - a booklet that gives step-by-step instructions (using the building of model engines as examples) of how to employ a Myford lathe to best effect.
Print code: MM536AF
Myford Super 7 Instruction and Maintenance Manual with Parts as Exploded Component Drawings. French text.
Print code: MM537A
Myford Screwcutting Gearboxes. There were two versions of the box: the earlier had a train of external gears under a detachable cover on the right-hand face, the later version was entirely enclosed. The gears and settings for each box differ and this publications contains both editions with full details of the metric conversions sets needed and other important data.
Print code: MM538
Myford Mini-Kop Mk.1 - the very first type based closely on the ordinary Super 7 lathe, even to the use of a screwcutting gearbox. detailed Operation, Maintenance and Parts Manual.
Print code: MM538A
Myford Mini-Kop Mk. 1A - identified by its "square" headstock with, on its front face, an electrical control panel with two push-buttons and a lever. The lathe was mounted on a cabinet stand with open shelves. Detailed Instruction Manual, Workshop Manual and Parts Manual as Exploded Component Drawings.
Print code: MM538B
Myford Mini-Kop Mk. 3 and 3A - identified by its flat-fronted cabinet with a control box on the right-hand side: Detailed Instruction Manual, Workshop Manual and Parts Manual as Exploded Component Drawings.
Print code: MM539
Myford ML8 Wood-turning Lathe. Unfortunately, Myford never produced a real Manual for this lathe only a simple guide. However, because of considerable interest in the lathe we have assembled every known piece of literature for the lathe in one complete Data Pack of useful information that consists of: "Assembly of Lathe and Countershaft" booklet - including complete exploded-parts diagrams. Both early and late versions "Installation, Lubrication, Adjustment & Parts Manual" - simple explanatory sheets.
Print code: MM539P
Myford Planer and Thicknesser. A compendium of data from all publications about the machine:
illustrated advertising & technical sheets; Exploded parts diagram and list; Installation, Maintenance and Operation Instructions; Instructions for sharpening and setting the planer blades.
Print code: MM540
Myford 280 Geared-head Lathe. Instruction and Maintenance Manual and Parts Manual as Sectional Drawings.
Print code: MM541
Myford 254S Maintenance Manual, Instruction Manual and Spare Parts as Exploded Components Diagrams with electrical schematics. Includes a full set (58 additional pages) of the maker's Sales & Specification & Accessories Catalogues and detailed price lists.
Print code: MM541A
Myford 254R Maintenance Manual, Instruction Manual and Spare Parts as Exploded Components Diagrams with electrical schematics. Includes a full set (58 additional pages) of the maker's Sales & Specification & Accessories Catalogues and detailed price lists.
Print code: MM541B
Myford 254 "Plus" Operation & Maintenance Manual and Spare Parts Manual as Exploded Components Diagrams and electrical schematics. Includes a full set (58 additional pages) of the maker's Sales & Specification & Accessories Catalogues and detailed price lists.
Print code: MM542
Myford 2-speed Motor (Brook Crompton) special 2-sheet wiring diagram showing the original Myford-supplied switch gear and installation for the 2-speed Brook-Croptom motor often fitted to the Tri-Leva lathe..
Print code: MM545
Myford MG12 Cylindrical Grinder: Detailed Instruction Manual with the Illustrated Parts Manual as clear Sectional Drawings, an Electrical Schematic and a copy of the maker's Sales & Technical Specification Catalogue.
Print code: MM545A
Myford MG12-HA/HAC Grinder: Instruction Manual. Illustrated Parts List as Detailed Sectional Drawings and an Electrical Schematic.
Print code: MM545B
Myford MG12-HA (standard settling tank), MG12-HAC (coolant filtration system) and MG12-HP-HPC with Automatic-cycle Traverse and Plunge Grinding: Instruction Manual, Parts as Detailed Sectional Drawings, Electrical Schematics and the the supplement covering the Plunge Feed mechanism.
Print code: MM545C
Myford MG12-HPT Grinding Machine with Automatic-cycle Traverse and Plunge Grinding: Instruction Manual, Parts as Detailed Sectional Drawings and Electrical Schematics.
Print code: MM546
MYFORD VM-C Milling Machine (Myford VMC). Slender but useful Operator's Instruction with Parts as Sectional drawings. Includes a copy of the maker's Sales and Specification Catalogue and price lists for the VM-C and VM-E.
Print code: MM546A
MYFORD VM-B Milling Machine. Operator's Instruction and Maintenance Manual with Parts as Sectional drawings. Includes a copy of the maker's Sales and Specification Catalogue and price lists.
Print code: MM546E
MYFORD VM-E Milling Machine (Myford VME). Slender but useful Operator's Instruction with Parts as Sectional drawings. Includes a copy of the maker's Sales and Specification Catalogue and price lists.
Print code: MM546VMA
MYFORD VM-A Milling Attachment - made by Rishton (sold by them using Model Codes VM602 and VM452). Operator's Instruction and Maintenance Manual with Parts as Sectional drawings. This publication covers the head unit and also the Rishton compound table with a Rishton electrical diagram and copies of the Myford and Rishton Sales and Specification Catalogues.
Print code: MR450A
Rishton VM602 and VM452 Vertical Milling Machines. Detailed Operator's Instruction, Maintenance Manual and Parts Manual as Exploded Component Drawings - with an electrical schematic. Includes a complete set of Rishton Sales & Accessories catalogues. The manual also applies to the vertical milling attachment (geared-head assembly) as fitted to some models of Colchester, Harrison, Viceroy and Myford lathes - the latter in the form of the VM-A attachment used on the Super 7 and 254 lathes.
Print code: MR532
Rodney (Myford Rodney) Milling Attachments: Full-size and Mini. As used on Myford, Boxford and other small lathes. Sales & Technical Specification & Technical Specification Sheets - Includes the maker's 1-page (Simple) Operating Instructions.
Print code: T1800B
TYZACK ZYTO Catalogue Circa 1930s with machine tools and accessories by Zyto, IXL, Drummond, Myford, EXE, Milnes, Adept, "Ensign", Milnes, "Norvic" and Britannia, etc. 24 pages.
For Sale & Wanted
Myford Speed 10 lathe 3.25 x 18" backgeared and screwcutting mounted on the maker's stand and in immaculate, little-used condition This is the top-of-the-range, metric-specification ML10 with a roller-bearing headstock, 12 spindle speeds from 48 to 2000 r.p.m.
Asking price: £1,550.00
Location: Woking, United Kingdom
Myford Parts
Quick-change Toolholder for small lathes up to 100mm (4") centre height - Myford ML10, ML7, Compact 8, etc - "Dickson" type with central block and complete with 4-stations to hold standard,...
Link belts help to reduce the vibration normally passed from a single-phase motor to the lathe - and was a fitting often used by Myford Service...
The only PowerTwist belt needed on the Super 7 and ML7R is from the countershaft to the headstock. The use of this belt guarantees that the lowest speed will be available as, when...
For the Myford ML8 lathe the new, improved metal-pin T-link belting is ideal. It's a sectional belt so no dismantling is needed to fit it. For lathes on the maker's stand 1.2...
