intwenothor
Well-Known Hunter
Dear Lathe enthusiasts,
in furtherance of this issue I contacted Myford about this part. The good news is that I did receive a reply (thanks to Jack @ Myford) rather than scorn or silence. The bad news is that the company that presently runs and owns Myford has only done so for two years and no - one really knows. I'm still in contact with Jack trying to draw out any further info he might have.
Additionally I decided to buy a modern reversing switch unit to see if it was an option. Inconclusive I am afraid. The overall size of the box is about right but the innards are not correct. However mine is a modern, plastic piece so I won't rule it out completely.
I am still trying to ascertain if a reversing switch of this kind was in existence or common use during our time frame. It would seem to me that a lathe of that period would most likely employ a 'Dewhurst switch' (I'm a riot at a party believe me) as is present on most devices of the time period. I've yet to obtain a Dewhurst switch to view the insides but am considering it although I think it unlikely the box is an inner part of one of those; if you know what a Dewhuart looks like you'll understand. I'm not giving up on this part yet and would rather take it to the natural conclusion even if it's a negative.
'Ave it!
Andy
in furtherance of this issue I contacted Myford about this part. The good news is that I did receive a reply (thanks to Jack @ Myford) rather than scorn or silence. The bad news is that the company that presently runs and owns Myford has only done so for two years and no - one really knows. I'm still in contact with Jack trying to draw out any further info he might have.
Additionally I decided to buy a modern reversing switch unit to see if it was an option. Inconclusive I am afraid. The overall size of the box is about right but the innards are not correct. However mine is a modern, plastic piece so I won't rule it out completely.
I am still trying to ascertain if a reversing switch of this kind was in existence or common use during our time frame. It would seem to me that a lathe of that period would most likely employ a 'Dewhurst switch' (I'm a riot at a party believe me) as is present on most devices of the time period. I've yet to obtain a Dewhurst switch to view the insides but am considering it although I think it unlikely the box is an inner part of one of those; if you know what a Dewhuart looks like you'll understand. I'm not giving up on this part yet and would rather take it to the natural conclusion even if it's a negative.
'Ave it!
Andy
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