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Restoring an old myford ml8 lathe
.. title: Restoring an old myford ml8 lathe .. slug: restoring-an-old-myford-ml8-lathe .. date: 2017-09-17 12:00:00 UTC .. tags: hardware, python .. category: hardware .. description: Restoration of myford lathe part 1 .. type: text
Recently i was given an old Myford ML8 lathe which was working but very rusty, i have never really tried dismantling and rebuild this type of machine before so this will be a learning experience.
Been cleaning the parts removing the rust and paint with a wire brush drill attachement, and smaller versions on a dremel for the awkward bit.
The smaller metal parts i have soaked in vinegar then rubed down with wire wool and sprayed with oil to top them re rusting.
After cleaning up the parts, i have primed them in some metal paint to help protect from rust, currently jut primed but i like the colour so will likely keep it bright red.
Sill lots of cleaning an painting todo, got a stuck pulley which will not come free from the shaft, and need to strip back the main housing and clean.