MYFORD - Service Manuals
3 manuals available for download
MYFORD — Myford ML8 Parts list
Complete technical documentation for the MYFORD ML8 woodturning lathe. Reproduced from reference No. 812D, this manual provides essential information for installation, maintenance, and operation of this machine tool. It includes a comprehensive parts list with catalog numbers, metric part references for later production models (from serial number N157433M onwards), and assembly instructions. The lubrication section specifies the required oil type (Esso Nuto H32) and weekly maintenance schedule for angular contact ball bearings. A dedicated bearing adjustment chapter explains the procedure for eliminating radial and end float play simultaneously using the adjusting collar at the rear of the spindle. Installation instructions cover both bench mounting and cabinet stand configurations, including headstock and tailstock alignment procedures, clamp lever positioning for twelve convenient positions, and bolting specifications. A detailed numbered technical diagram enables precise identification of all machine components. This documentation is essential for technicians, restoration specialists, and machine operators requiring accurate service and maintenance information.
MYFORD — Myford ML8 plaquette
Comprehensive technical brochure dedicated to the MYFORD ML8 mortising attachment (Model 25/001), an essential accessory for precision woodworking operations. This detailed reference guide showcases the attachment's capabilities for accurate horizontal drilling, square mortise cutting, slot routing, chisel mortising, and various cavity joint work. The documentation features a professional photograph of the complete assembly mounted on the lathe bed, complemented by a fully annotated technical drawing identifying all major components: wire clamps, adjustable workholding arms, screw-operated rise and fall mechanism, lever-operated traverse control, adjustable stop collar for depth regulation, and single clamping point. The illustrated operations section presents numbered photographs demonstrating practical techniques: piercing square mortise slots, routing with Mortise Miller bit, slotting with flat and twist drill, dowel hole drilling, and finishing openside mortises. Technical specifications detail the work table dimensions (12' x 3'), vertical and transverse movement ranges, and maximum height accommodation under clamps. Accessories section documents compatible cutting tools and holders: hollow square mortise chisels and bits in various sizes, chisel holder with adaptor plate, drill chuck with MT arbor, sharpening kit for mortise chisels, and slot mortise miller bits with dedicated holder assembly.
MYFORD — Myford ML8 plaquette bis
Original promotional brochure for the MYFORD ML8 lathe, showcasing the technical features and capabilities of this iconic machine tool. Spanning 3 pages, this document presents the ML8 from multiple perspectives through detailed color illustrations highlighting its innovative design and functional features. The brochure emphasizes the performance credentials of the ML8, including its motor-driven power system and its capabilities for both wood and metal work across a 2000 mm working length. Technical visuals reveal the machine's internal architecture, displaying key components, transmission mechanisms, and spindle design. This promotional material provides a comprehensive overview of the equipment, its precision advantages, and operational versatility. Valuable for professionals, vintage machine tool collectors, and lathe enthusiasts, this document serves as a historical reference for understanding the engineering and design philosophy of mid-twentieth century British machine tools. The documentation includes fundamental specifications while emphasizing the robustness and reliability that defined the MYFORD brand.