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  1. 06-02-2008, 07:16 PM #1
    hignog
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    Myford 280 Lathe

    I am thinking of buying a myford 280 lathe from a friend of a friend and wondered if anyone had any experience with this model?
    It is in remarkable condition for the age, and comes with so many extras.
    I am thinking of making of converting it to 230V single phase and making it CNC later on.
    ALso it is only costing me £350

    http://www.lathes.co.uk/myford/page16.html
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  2. 06-02-2008, 07:38 PM #2
    martinw
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    Dear hignog,

    I know nothing about this lathe but I know Myford have a really really good reputation.

    BTW, on the link you posted above, there was a small ad. for the same model...

    MYFORD 280 Geared Headstock centre lathe c/w tooling 3 phase,in excellent condition.£2750.00 + VAT

    errh..what are you waiting for??

    Best wishes,

    Martin
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  3. 06-02-2008, 11:48 PM #3
    hignog
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    Paying him tomorrow, the thing weighs about 3/4 of a ton, will be delivering it for me as well.
    Got to find someware to put it now.
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  4. 06-03-2008, 01:34 AM #4
    martinw
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    I'm green with envy.

    Best wishes,

    Martin
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