Myford ML7
A popular model the Myford ML7B came with a 3.1/2” x 20” (89mm x 500mm) Lathe, Single Phase, Imperial with built-in drive unit, together with a motor platform motor pulley,Vee belts, 6.3/4” diameter Faceplate, Catchplate, set of 14 changewheels, two D.E. Spanners, Allen keys, Oil gun, Hard and Soft centres, Guards for changewheels for primary and secondary drives, screwcutting chart and installation and maintenance manual. Some lathes were fitted with the desirable quick change screwcutting gearbox, Imperial graduations, a 1/2 h.p. single phase motor with reversing push button starter.
When buying second hand be prepared to fund the bed and saddle being reground as well as new chuck and ¾ phase motor as these are the critical points of wear in older machines. This can be a costly process and worthy of costing before you buy a used example.
Below you will find some examples currently offered for sale on ebay.
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Myford ML7 Lathe *** NEW *** One Owner since 1973 |  |
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£3,225.00 | 2d 5h 15m |
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MYFORD ML7 - R Lathe with cabinet great condition Postage available. | |
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£1,275.00 | 6d 21h 18m |
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Myford ML7 Lathe | |
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£1,250.00 | 2d 5h 28m |
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Myford ML7 Lathe model engineering workshop Leeds inc tools face plate ect VGC | |
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£999.00 | 27d 20h 31m |