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  1. #1
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    Default MyFord Lathe model question

    Hi All, new member. I don't know if I should have posted on the "G'day mate" forum. My question relates to metalworking (tools), and I think that forum is for woodworking? If I'm mistaken I apologize.

    I'm not a metalworker myself, nor a woodworker. My father acquired this MyFord lathe during one of his renovation work a few years ago.

    My question is, what model is this? I think it's a ML10, but not 100% on that. Having a look around the machine, it's got "A6483" and "6525" written on it. I couldn't find much on those numbers, not sure if they're serial numbers or not actually. Couldn't find any other distinguishing features.



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    It is a myford ML10.

    Be aware that the earlier ML10's had the main spindle running directly in the cast iron headstock - no bushings and no bearings - maximum spindle rpm about 800. In the 1980's they introduced taper roller spindle bearings with increased top speed (hence the new name "Myford Speed 10"). Yours on the picture is I think an ML10, not a Speed 10. Another "quirk" for a lathe this size is that it has no rack/pinion for the saddle movement. Instead there is a handwheel on the leadscrew for use with closed halfnuts. With open halfnuts, there is aan apron handwheel that acts directly onto the leadscrew threads (instead of a separate rack). The leadscrew had a groove on the left side - this groove was intended as a guide to saw the leadscrew into two (splitting was necessary to add the optional leadscrew dog clutch). On both sides of the groove you can see one hole each in the leadscrew, that is for a pin to attach the dog clutch.

    The ML10 had 84mm center height and 330mm between centers, weight without motor 53 kg. I still have a (German language) original brochure of the ML10 from the mid 80's if you need more information. It was a well finished little lathe, aimed at the low cost small home shop, in the size class of a modern Chinese "minilathe" which did not yet exist back then.

    A lot of information you can also find here: Myford ML10 lathe

    As far as prices go, I have seen ML10's in near pristine condition complete with almost all accessories ever made for it, sell on eBay for measely $1500. Older and somewhat worn models without much accessories seem to sell for around $500. Chris

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    Hi,

    Your right, its a ML10.

    Try this site:

    Myford ML10 lathe

    Ben

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    Thank you both. That is plenty of information, cba_melbourne.

    Had a look at the site earlier. I guessed from the pictures it might be a m10. I don't know much about the field.

    Me and my dad were intending to sell it. DSC00562.jpg This is what came with it. I have no idea if that's the full list or not.

    It's been the garage for sometime now. The wiring for the motor needs replacing, and the belt as well I think. Other than that, everything's moving (using the knobs). If someone wants to buy it, pm me.

    Cheers, Dave

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