Myford

Manuals and Catalogues

Print code: MM535A

Myford ML7 (and the Italian MI-BO copy and other by varous Taiwenaese makers). A complete Data Pack that covers all versions of the ML7 including the Tri-Leva and ones with a screwcutting gearbox, the ML7B. Printed on a high-quality, 120g paper and increased in size from A5 to A4 for easier reading and clearer drawings and diagrams: Includes:
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Instruction & Maintenance Manual (with electrical connection diagrams for Dewhurst and Stanton switches for all common makes of electric motor)
- Exploded-diagrams Parts Manual

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 the 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 and every variation of the wiring diagrams. 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 the 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 - increased in size from the tiny originals to A4 for clearer pictures, drawings, charts and diagrams. 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 complete 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. Increased in size from A5 to A4 for easier reading and clearer drawings and diagrams.

Print code: MM534A

Myford "ML10 Lathe Manual" (Book of the ML10). Detailed user's guide and operating instructions.

Print code: MM535AG

The ML7 W.M.E.D "Easy Change Screwcutting Attachment". Notes on Installation and Operation.

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. Increased in size from A5 to A4 for easier reading and clearer drawings and diagrams.

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 Lathe and version branded for sales in the USA as the Allied AMCO 7" x 30" G " and various Taiwanese and Indian coplies (WEY Yii, Whitecolt, Mi-Bo,Tiger Turn, My Turn, Prakish, Tafenglong, Warco , etc). A complete Data Pack containing all significant publications issued by the maker and covering every version of the lathe. Printed on a high-quality, 120g paper and increased in size from A5 to A4 to make for easier reading and clearer drawings and diagrams.

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 its right-hand face, the later version was entirely enclosed. The gears and settings for each box differ and this publication contain both editions with full details of the metric conversions sets needed, the metric screwcutting charts for both boxes, how to mount the gearbox and other essential information. The manual for the later box also has charts for BA and MOD pitches.

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. Read all about Min-Kop lathes here http://www.lathes.co.uk/myfordminikop/

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. Read all about Min-Kop lathes here http://www.lathes.co.uk/myfordminikop/

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. Read all about Min-Kop lathes here http://www.lathes.co.uk/myfordminikop/

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 - both the lathe-mounted version and the mechanically identical bench 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 Lathe. Comprehensive, Detailed 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 Lathe. Comprehensive 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" Lathe. Comprehensive 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 Individual Electrical Schematics for the MG12H and MG12-HPT.

Print code: MM546

MYFORD VM-C Milling Machine (Myford VMC) also badged Warco (all made in Taiwan). A collection of all known literature including the manual for the VM-C and the similar types AM, VO-A1, and A1. Operator's Instructions 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 and Excel M600 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. This Taiwanese-built miller was marketed in the UK as both a Myford and an Excel. In other countries, different branding was applied but all versions appear to be the same. You can read all about the miller here

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: MM546F

MYFORD Turret Attachment for ML7 and Super 7 Lathes (Accessory 1408). Instructions and Drawings for Drilling and Reaming the holes in the turret head. Includes catalogue pages for Myford Capstan lathes, the turret assembly, cut-off/forming slides and other production equipment.

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 Machine Tool Catalogue Circa 1930s with machines and accessories by Zyto, IXL, Drummond, Myford, EXE, Milnes, Adept, "Ensign", Milnes, "Norvic" and Britannia, etc. 24 pages. 

For Sale & Wanted

Myford Super 7B with screwcutting gearbox, spindle clutch, quick-change toolpost and mounted on the maker's cabinet stand with levelling blocks and a deep chip tray. Previously owned by three model engineers in Banbury - who also had bigger lathes - so has had only light use.

Asking price: £2,450.00
Location: Banbury, United Kingdom

Myford Super 7 lathe 3.5" x 19" gap-bed, backgeared and screwcutting.

Asking price: £1,250.00
Location: Liverpool, United Kingdom

Myford Super 7BPXF Long Bed Lathe - Serial No. SKL 126833 3.5" x 30" fitted with an Imperial screw-cutting gearbox with transposing changewheels for metric and BA pitches and power cross feed.

Asking price: £3,500.00
Location: Ringwood, Hampshire, United Kingdom

Myford Super 7 lathe 3.5" x 19" gap-bed, backgeared and screwcutting and mounted on the maker's cabinet stand with chip tray and levelling blocks. In excellent condition, an ex-college machine and used by me occasionally for light model engineering.

Asking price: £975.00
Location: Pontypridd. North of Cardiff, 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...

Motor to countershaft and countershaft to headstock belts of the NuT-Link Type in a Z-Section.  Link belts help to reduce the vibration normally passed...

The only PowerTwist belt needed on the Super 7 and ML7R is an "A" section from the countershaft to the headstock. The use of this belt guarantees that the lowest speed will be...

The correct high-quality drive belts for Myford Mystro wood-turning lathes.
There are two belts:
10 mm wide for the standard machine and 20 mm wide for the variable-...

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...