I occasionally would like to use somewhat larger tooling, and have milled some tools to fit/work, the only other option would be to get a quick change adjustable tool post. The toolholder that came with mine uses 5/16th inch tooling for correct center height adjustment. The Myford people were very nice to deal with. I decided to go ahead and send it back to Myford in England to have it repaired, rather than take a chance on repairs here. I disassembled much of the lathe simply to check it out, clean and lube, etc., and in doing so I managed to jam the clutch mechanism that lets you engage/disengage the spindle from the drive mechanism. 590, pretty small.Р”Р„s you know the lathe is manufactured in England and appears to me to be extemely well made and of high quality, as are all of the attachments. The very newest model has a hole through the spindle of 1' I believe, the older models like mine are. This particular model is the 7 x 19, with the quick change gear box, although they also make one 31' between centers. It came with a Pratt Burnerd three jaw tru-adjust chuck, a 4 jaw chuck, 3 face plates, a complete set of collets, a swiveling milling attachment and vise, tail stock chuck, centers, die holders, etc., and a swiveling 4 position tool holder. The lathe was 18 years old but looked virtually brand new, since it was used very little as the owner had access to a machine shop where he was employed. I have a home shop and own a Myford Super 7 lathe that I bought from the original purchaser on ebay about 2 years ago.

Myford super 7 lathe spindle