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.