For Sale: Myford 280 Lathe
Myford 280 Lathe 5.5" x 23.625. A compact, very high-quality lathe with an all-geared-headstock holding Reishauer ground gears in a hardened steel and with a very comprehensive specification that includes an induction-hardened bed, a fully-enclosed screwcutting gearbox, power cross feed and 16 spindle speeds from 30 to 2000 r.p.m. The spindle runs in super-precision Gamet bearings, and is bored clear 1-inch. T-slotted cross slide to carry a milling slide; double-walled apron with a torque-limiting, safety-engagement clutch; 3-morse taper tailstock. Accessories include a coolant system, dual metric-inch micrometer dials, 3-jaw chuck, the correct half-depth body independent 4-jaw chuck, quick-set toolpost with 6 toolholders, rear toolpost, fixed steady, travelling steady, chuck guard and a light unit. The lathe is mounted on the maker's heavy steel cabinet stand with a full-length splashback, a deep coolant tray and factory-fitted, built-in electrical switchgear. Includes an original copy of the maker's Operation Manual. 3-phase electrics so easily run from a 1-phase to 3-phase variable-speed inverter if required. The very full specification and maker's description can be read in the catalogue extract below. In addition, more details can be found here