Possibly as it might not be worth the effort.
This is the for sale picture:
And this is what needs repaired:
Where that bit should be:
It's been unsuccessfully brazed already and welding cast iron is beyond my equipment and skill set so machining it will be the option taken.
Possibly repairing a Myford ML4 lathe
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Re: Possibly repairing a Myford ML4 lathe
Would it not be possible to find someone who can weld cast iron to the required standard? I know a couple of guys who could do that. You would need to get the bore machined afterwards, but that would always be the case.
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Re: Possibly repairing a Myford ML4 lathe
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Re: Possibly repairing a Myford ML4 lathe
I've a mate who could do this but I'd like to do it myself if possible. A bit more thinking suggests I should check that the bed isn't so badly worn that any other repairs are rendered pointless.