Hi Brian, Looks a great machine, I also moved from a Super 7 to a M300 last year, although I had to build my own phase converter, so the jockey motor is separate from the box (behind the lathe) on antivibration mounts which helps a lot with the noise. I found adding a 12 by 26mm needle thrust bearing under the tool post nut gave me much more positive clamping action without feeling like I'm flogging it up. I did have to pull the gearbox of the front to clean the varnish out as the gear change was sticky, and flushing alone wasn't enough. If you ever have to get into things line that check out Sam Fielder's channel, he pulled his M300 completely apart. The Myford hasn't left yet, but I'm under orders ........... 😁
Hi, great comment. I have watched most of Sam Fielder’s stuff, me makes me laugh and is a but wakky but his channel is brilliant. Ive solved the problem of the noise by putting the phase converter in the shed behind the garage. I have made a short video of the move and will be posing it very soon. Check it out and let me know what you think. Thanks again, cheers Brian
I told my missus I would be selling my ML7 when I got my M300, but I've still got it two years later ! In all fairness, my dividing head is set up for the Myford chucks and I made a tailstock adapter for the M300 to take the 7's chucks too. Plus I sometimes swap jobs between the two to save a bit of time swapping chucks over.
Like a kiddie on Christmas morning! She's a cracker... you will be well entertained for quite some time; and so will we. 😜 👍
Thanks.
Thank you for the comment. Cheers Brian
Lovely machine Brian. Lathe envy? Me? YES!! Some great upgrades too.
Best wishes, dean.
Thanks Dean, Cheers Brian
Congratulations. Looks to be in good condition . Looking forward to many more videos. Thank you , take care 👍👍
Thanks for the comment, cheers Brian
Hi Brian,
Looks a great machine,
I also moved from a Super 7 to a M300 last year, although I had to build my own phase converter, so the jockey motor is separate from the box (behind the lathe) on antivibration mounts which helps a lot with the noise. I found adding a 12 by 26mm needle thrust bearing under the tool post nut gave me much more positive clamping action without feeling like I'm flogging it up. I did have to pull the gearbox of the front to clean the varnish out as the gear change was sticky, and flushing alone wasn't enough. If you ever have to get into things line that check out Sam Fielder's channel, he pulled his M300 completely apart.
The Myford hasn't left yet, but I'm under orders ........... 😁
Hi, great comment.
I have watched most of Sam Fielder’s stuff, me makes me laugh and is a but wakky but his channel is brilliant. Ive solved the problem of the noise by putting the phase converter in the shed behind the garage. I have made a short video of the move and will be posing it very soon. Check it out and let me know what you think.
Thanks again, cheers Brian
I told my missus I would be selling my ML7 when I got my M300, but I've still got it two years later !
In all fairness, my dividing head is set up for the Myford chucks and I made a tailstock adapter for the M300 to take the 7's chucks too. Plus I sometimes swap jobs between the two to save a bit of time swapping chucks over.
I had the same problem with the Myford, I didnt have room for two so it had to go. Thanks for the comment. Cheers Brian
According to Meatloaf "Two out of three ain't bad"...
You've got an ML7...
You've got an M300...
Still got a Missus? 😋 😉
Brill comment, cheers B
Brill comment, thanks you Brian