Zahnrad Kopf
Diamond
- Joined
- Apr 5, 2010
- Location
- Tropic of Milwaukee
Was not sure if this was a "general" or "abrasive machining" only post, so deferred to "general", here.
Latest acquisition was an older Myford MG12. This one is VERY old. I am going to guess at late 1960's, early 1970's. Tail stock is missing in action, but I've sourced a replacement already. ( more on that later ) Pardon the pictures. The machine was situated in a spot that for whatever reason was playing havoc with my iPhone's camera. Too bright... too dark... too bright... too dark... too... you get the idea...
Anyway, I am unable to find a model and serial number tag, so can't really be certain of anything as yet, but I'm pretty sure it's a MG12-M. For reasons soon revealed, I did not actually measure the wheel and am now left wondering if it is a 10" or 12". I believe it is a 12" but just can't say with any real certainty.
Previous owner had installed some odd, small compound with a mini turret, had diamonds installed in the bores, and was using the assemblage as a crude ( or maybe not ... ) angle dresser. Evidently, it was set up for one job and one job only.
I am unfamiliar with the M's. Only know the HPM's. So, it is not clear to me if there actually is or is not supposed to be some manner of hydraulic unit alongside ( or inside? ) this old girl. The front side door holds and reveals an imposing electrical box.
The commonly referred to Myford brochure is of little help.
Here are the ( bad ) pics - LINKY
As an aside ( but still Myford Grinder related ), whatever happened to Nick Mueller? Attempts to contact him over the last year ( or more ) have been unfruitful.
All in all, I cannot complain overmuch. It will arrive in a week ( just a few miles down the road, but neither of us has time at the moment ) and then the cleaning and adjustments can begin. The reason I didn't worry overmuch about the details is that even if I end up scrapping it I will still make 2X my money back. At 1400 Lbs., I'll let you do the math...
Latest acquisition was an older Myford MG12. This one is VERY old. I am going to guess at late 1960's, early 1970's. Tail stock is missing in action, but I've sourced a replacement already. ( more on that later ) Pardon the pictures. The machine was situated in a spot that for whatever reason was playing havoc with my iPhone's camera. Too bright... too dark... too bright... too dark... too... you get the idea...
Anyway, I am unable to find a model and serial number tag, so can't really be certain of anything as yet, but I'm pretty sure it's a MG12-M. For reasons soon revealed, I did not actually measure the wheel and am now left wondering if it is a 10" or 12". I believe it is a 12" but just can't say with any real certainty.
Previous owner had installed some odd, small compound with a mini turret, had diamonds installed in the bores, and was using the assemblage as a crude ( or maybe not ... ) angle dresser. Evidently, it was set up for one job and one job only.
I am unfamiliar with the M's. Only know the HPM's. So, it is not clear to me if there actually is or is not supposed to be some manner of hydraulic unit alongside ( or inside? ) this old girl. The front side door holds and reveals an imposing electrical box.
The commonly referred to Myford brochure is of little help.
Here are the ( bad ) pics - LINKY
As an aside ( but still Myford Grinder related ), whatever happened to Nick Mueller? Attempts to contact him over the last year ( or more ) have been unfruitful.
All in all, I cannot complain overmuch. It will arrive in a week ( just a few miles down the road, but neither of us has time at the moment ) and then the cleaning and adjustments can begin. The reason I didn't worry overmuch about the details is that even if I end up scrapping it I will still make 2X my money back. At 1400 Lbs., I'll let you do the math...
