Myford 254 Apron Details. Large, clear cross-feed micrometer dial, graduated and zeroing dial on the saddle traverse handle and the button marked with a double arrow to select power sliding or surfacing

Myford 254 Apron Details. Oil-filled apron with level window and simple but foolproof interlock on power feed and screwcutting engagement levers

Myford 254 Drive System. Motor platform with spring-loaded tensioning lever and five-speed V belt drive. To engage the gear-driven slow speeds two Allen screws in the end flange of the headstock drive pulley are first loosened allowing the drive tabs to emerge from their recesses. Once these are out, the appropriate dial on the face of the headstock can be turned to engage the gears.