One of the small inconveniences of running a Myford ML10 (or a Myford ML7) is that the tailstock is not "self-ejecting" .
This means that the end of the taper that is inserted in the tailstock needs to be "knocked-out" with something inserted into the hollow tailstock shaft.
A little tool shaped like the ones that I have can be easily made on the lathe and only need a light (hand held) tap to loosen what ever tool is held in the tailstock at the time.
This tool is convenient to use and protects the tailstock from having "unsuitable" items being pushed into the tailstock, and the large turned handle never needs anything other than a hand held "tap" to loosen the taper grip. 👍
This idea can be used on any make of lathe that does not have a self-ejecting tailstock, and the size can be adjusted to suite the tailstock of the lathe being used.

Your second video is visible now Nick, so maybe you can only load one video on MBW at a time? 👍

There should have been. Perhaps we are only allowed 1 link per post or summat so here it is again. Cast iron is my favorite metal to machine...

https://youtu.be/SlXP9bhFhqY?si=__XsvB6oPo4O00Qm

Only ONE video available to view here so far Nick.

Zooma, did both videos work?

I have never done anything like that with my ML10 Nick, but if nothing else - it does show just how just how solid and sturdy the ML10 is !

Zooma, Here is an example, It is amazing how versatile the ML 10 series of lathes is. Here we are boring out the cylinder for a half size hit and miss engine, and the boring and honing of the cylinder lining, from 2" cast cored Iron. I hope the original poster doesn't mind.

https://youtu.be/Abe7VdHkyPw?si=QKKztfjKmKxjtD0C

Nickthesteam...quote:-

"One advantage to having small machines is that project sizes are limited to the size of lathe so I can no longer go mad with silly projects...."

That is both a positive and a negative Nick 🤣

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"Zooma please check your private messages"

Sorry I didn't see your PM at the time, but I did check and reply as soon as I saw your prompt.

I checked my private messages and replied to yours to confirm that my Myford ML10 is (sadly) available for sale, but I have had no response from you so maybe you have not checked your private messages and missed my reply?

My ML10 has not been advertised anywhere yet - other than the mention in this thread that I may have to part with it.

I had a late model Speed 10 long bed, it was almost as big as an ML7, you could throw anything at it. Due to circumstances beyond control it ended up covered in pidgeon guano and rust. My Dore Westbury went the same way. Luckily I got decent money for them and started again with the Sherline.. If I had the space and the cash I would get another tomorrow. One advantage to having small machines is that project sizes are limited to the size of lathe so I can no longer go mad with silly projects....