Myford ML8

[OllyK]

I've acquired a Myford ML8 wood turning lathe. I don't know much about turning and was wondering if this is worth keeping hold of or would I be better off selling it on and getting something a little more modern?

I guess the main use I have for a lathe is table / chair legs.

 

[Alf]

This should get you started on a decision with any luck.

Cheers, Alf

 

[OllyK]

This should get you started on a decision with any luck.

Cheers, Alf

That's the fella, complete with the cabinet and bowl rests etc.

Metal turning to boot if I can source the bits - maybe it has potential!

Thanks!

 

[La Truciolara]

Seems a pretty good lathe...
want to turn on mine (pic on the avatar) ? :lol:

 

[Chris Knight]

Going by their metal working lathe which is THE standard for small workshops, it should be fine. You may have to hunt a bit ifor chucks if the headstock is threaded in Whitworth like the metalworking lathe as I believe the Asian imports don't use this.

 

[Happy amateur]

If looking for a chuck for the ml8, Axminster do a back plate for that thread. It is their Thread code T03. See their catalogue section 18.07

Fred