31-08-2022, 01:31 PM
(30-08-2022, 08:03 PM)Steve Jones Wrote: Mine's K6243. According to Tony's web site, that's 1949 which means it's a couple of years older than me. It is in better condition that I am though thankfully.Ah! The venerable ML7. Reckless seems to have a later one with the improved tailstock and the luxury of a graduated handle on the end of the leadscrew. The ML7 was introduced in 1946, making the oldest celebrating its 76th birthday - and it's surprising how many of that vintage are still in excellent condition. Some years ago Serial K1002 (the second made) passed through my hands and it still turned to a tho' over the first 10 inches. How any old-car owner can manage without a lathe is a mystery for even a "clunker", as the Americans call them, is better than nothing.
Steve