Hi Folks, I've just been bequeathed a Myford ML8 It's the pale green type. I want to get this lathe working again, but I can't remove the bowl turning plate on the left hand side. For obvious reasons I can't ask the previous owner how to do it. Advice please, as I am a total novice. Thanks, Ed
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mjcann
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The left hand, outboard faceplate is screwed onto shaft, but is left hand thread, when I got mine the face plate was tight on thread I ended up using hammer and piece of timber on the rear of the plate, where there are radial ribs,( hit it very gently as plate is cast ali)
martin
martin
Thanks Martin for your prompt reply. It's just as I thought from my experience with vintage cars, a left handed thread. I tried a gentle tap with a wooden drift, but nothing happened. There are two small Allen keys on a collar, but they are obviously not holding the plate on. I've soaked the baseplate joint with WD40 and will now be a little firmer ! Thanks again, Ed
mjcann
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Although it has a locking pin, I would hesitate in using it to counter much force, as it goes into rim of pulley, you could end up breaking a segment out, there are details of shaft etc, and history of lathe. http://www.lathes.co.uk/MYFORDWOOD/
martin
martin
Tinbasher
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Gentle heat on the plate which is aluminium might also help. And maybe if you can attach a batten across the plate sticking out a bit a whack that the extra leverage might break the grip. I agree about not using the shaft lock button as it isn't that robust.
Phil Pascoe
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Don't risk damaging the pulley - it's effectively a 24 hole indexing head which is very useful if you wish to carve or use a router to decorate anything.
Bolt a piece of wood across the faceplate to give leverage, then grease the inboard thread, put a face plate on it with a piece of wood bolted across it that will rest against the bed. Get your outboard one off, then undo the inner one - it shouldn't be anywhere near so difficult.
Bolt a piece of wood across the faceplate to give leverage, then grease the inboard thread, put a face plate on it with a piece of wood bolted across it that will rest against the bed. Get your outboard one off, then undo the inner one - it shouldn't be anywhere near so difficult.
I've removed the plate by gently warming it and giving a tap with a wooden drift. The threads and the touching faces were a bit gummy as might be expected on a lathe that has not been used for many years. All now cleaned and functioning correctly ! Thanks for the advice. Ed
