Small Myford problem

Dave · 2004-06-27T17:57:55+00:00

Hi all,I have just bought a myford ML7 lathe, good condition and a very good price,despite having a slight problem. (Well 2 actually, but I am asking about 1of them here)The problem is that the cross slide nut is not fitted or available. I havechecked the compound slide nut and that seems to be exactly the same, so atleast I can use it (apart from the other problem).The nut on the compound slide looks to be made of aluminium. I am assumingthat if I fabricate another, it can be any material that is not ferrous, soI could use brass, phosopor bronze etc. Am I assuming correctly?As it is an acme nut, I am going to have to screw cut it. Trouble is, I havenot cut acme before. (I have cut square). Any tips?Alternatively, if anyone has a cross slide nut lying around, not doing much,I could be interested. (Saves cursing with broken internal threading tools,mismatching threads etc.)The other problem (I thought I had solved) is that it is currently 3 phase.I bought what I thought was a single phase motor, though when I plug in themotor, it buzzes. If I hand turn the armature then switch it on, it rotatesquite slowly, and I can stop it with my fingers. Doh!!!Cheers.Dave Colliver. your internet experience

Jun 27, 2004 20 Replies

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Dave 22 years ago

I emailed MGC Systems (Thanks for the pointer John) and they have replied that I need a 25 uF capacitor 400 volt working.

I will see about getting one of those...

Regards, Dave. ~~ Customise your internet experience

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