I have an ancient ML-7 now, very well worn. I'm considering replacing
it with something newer, ideally, with a quick change gearbox.
A super 7 plus would be nice, but they sell for over $10K in the USA.
Are there any less expensive alternatives here in the same size range
that are built to the same or tighter standards than the Myfords are?

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Are there any less expensive alternatives here in the same size range
that are built to the same or tighter standards than the Myfords are?


My personal favorite is the Monarch 10EE. Toolroom quality machine 12" swing
by 20 inch long. A ton of them were made to fight Hitler and are still in
good shape. Prices have been very reasonable lately.

Here's pics of an overpriced recent model 10EE
http://tinyurl.com/bgryn

If you go this route, be aware that you should plan on a drive upgrade. Its
the weak spot on these machines and holds resale value down. Putting in a
three phase motor and VFD control is a fairly easy project.

karl

I have an ancient ML-7 now, very well worn. I'm considering replacing
it with something newer, ideally, with a quick change gearbox.
A super 7 plus would be nice, but they sell for over $10K in the USA.
Are there any less expensive alternatives here in the same size range
that are built to the same or tighter standards than the Myfords are?

I have owned three myfords. They are available used. The first two
I bought off the internet. I found them right here in RCM. One of
them was a prestine ML7 that cost less than 1k. The second was an
old super 7 without a QC. The third and the only one I still own,
I bought via a friend. It is a late model super 7B and is about as
prestine as you can get without buying a new one. Cost me about 3k.

There is lot of good american iron out there. A guy named John just
bought and took delivery of a prestine clausing from Dick Tremstria
for about 4k. I bought a well tooled rockwell 11 inch for similar
money(also from Dick). Well tooled means it has nearly every accessory
you could want. Chucks, faceplate, steady rest follower rest carriage
stop etc.

chuck

Check out the Harrison 10AA (11" x 24"). Same as the Colchester
Chipmaster. All the desireable features, plus built as an industrial
machine. I lusted after a Hardinge HLVH, until I got my Harrison.

John Normile



On Tue, 11 Oct 2005 00:44:45 -0400, Doug Warner
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I have an ancient ML-7 now, very well worn. I'm considering replacing
it with something newer, ideally, with a quick change gearbox. =20
A super 7 plus would be nice, but they sell for over $10K in the USA.
Are there any less expensive alternatives here in the same size range
that are built to the same or tighter standards than the Myfords are?

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I will second the 10EE, practicalmachinist.com has a message board all
aobut them. An early MG machine is dead reliable, but 'only' 2500 rpm.
later tube ones can be quirky, but retain value better with the original
drive.
estimate 3-7 k for a good runner, ebay link is all the money

I have an ancient ML-7 now, very well worn. I'm considering replacing
it with something newer, ideally, with a quick change gearbox. =20
A super 7 plus would be nice, but they sell for over $10K in the USA.
Are there any less expensive alternatives here in the same size range
that are built to the same or tighter standards than the Myfords are?

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Doug Warner wrote:
I have an ancient ML-7 now, very well worn. I'm considering replacing
it with something newer, ideally, with a quick change gearbox.
A super 7 plus would be nice, but they sell for over $10K in the USA.
Are there any less expensive alternatives here in the same size range
that are built to the same or tighter standards than the Myfords are?

What's the difference between a Super 7 and a Super 7 Plus? We have a
Super 7, and prices for these are a small fraction of the $10k you
quoted here in the UK. These lathes aren't too heavy. You might actually
be able to buy one in the UK, ship it to the US, pay import duty and
still be ahead of the game.

Best wishes,

Chris

What's the difference between a Super 7 and a Super 7 Plus? We have a


The super 7 plus is the new upgraded lathe. A quick read at myford.com
indicates it has a 25mm through hole and faster spindle speeds.