Myford ml8 lathe outer spindle thread

[Ian Brown]

Hello,  does anyone know where i might get a thread tap, 7/8 12tpi LH thread, i am trying to make a couple of new outboard face plates

[Twisted Trees]

It is a long shot but have you tried https://www.myford.co.uk/

[Ian Brown]

will do, .ive tried just about every one else i was quoted 250 pounds to have one made, 

[ericroy]

Are you trying to make some unusual faceplates? There are plenty of standard ones available on eBay (see https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2334524.m570.l1313&_nkw=ml8+faceplate+outboard&_sacat=0&_odkw=ml8+faceplate&_osacat=0) and it might be possible to use these as a starting point.

[BrianH]

I have made a number of 'chucky bits' based on commercially available nuts bonded into wood with 2 pack glue. Clean the nuts and rough up the surfaces with a course file to improve the bond.
Brian

[Wood spinner]

Hello,  does anyone know where i might get a thread tap, 7/8 12tpi LH thread, i am trying to make a couple of new outboard face plates

I think I may have a big one that was used with a sanding disc , Let me know if you want me to look for it , Or if its not what you are looking for , If I remember it is made from alloy