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Thanks all that's really helpful. Using a combination of: Coarse and medium steel wool on both the barrel and the body Needle file on the barrel locating channel on the barrel File on the end which was indeed ovalled Lots of oil It is now moving in and out really smoothly, including the barrel...

This is great! I am in a similar position although mine is a bit more rusty. Your pictures are really helpful thank you for sharing. @Dale can I ask how easy is your tailstock barrel to get into the tailstock? As per this thread I'm struggling with mine.

Thanks all. For clarity the foot switch wouldn't be a foot stop, it would be a "press to operate" foot switch. My take away from the above discussion is that it's probably sufficient to: Observe standard safety practices: tie back long hair, loose clothes, hand spin new piece to begin with to...

Hi all, I've yet to use my Myford ML8 but as a beginner I want to make sure I am working in as safe an environment as possible. I have seen various configurations of safety cut-outs for lathes, and wanted to check if there was any reason NOT to use a momentary foot pedal switch like this one...

I managed to remove the tailstock barrel using a hydraulic press with a brass cylinder. There was a small amount of burring but nothing particularly obvious. I've dressed both the barrel and the tailstock cavity, and it is still a really tight fit - I can't push it in by hand for example. I'm...

Thanks Parvum. Looking at the tailstock and the corresponding diagram: I feel that the padbolt (bolt with concavity) can only be removed AFTER you've removed the tailstock barrel? Either way it either had existing burrs or I've added new ones tapping at it from various angles. I can...

Hello, I have a very stiff tailstock for a Myford ML8 and I've been staring at the very helpful diagrams of the Myford ML8 posted by @HappyPixie. I've removed the retaining screw, thrust ring and hand wheel, and the barrel locking lever and washer. I'm not having much luck removing the barrel...

Hello, Over the last few years I've been building up a workshop to help maintain an old house. I had acquired a Coronet Minorette for its dual table saw and lathe functionality, quickly realised the table saw wasn't going to cut it, and the length of the lathe bed was too short for the pieces...