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  1. #16
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    Default how thick

    Bob,
    I can't remember if you have done this in a previous thread but could you take some measurements of your 9" version. Mainly the total width, t-slot dimensions, overall thickness and wall thickness between the bottom of the slots and the dovetail upper surface. The t-slots on the South Bend I believe are only 5/32" (although I haven't seen one) hence the extra wall thickness, the position of the gib screws should be the same as this is governed by the dovetail dimensions. I don't believe it would change the cost if I have two different t-slots as it's a fairly simple re programming to accomodate this.
    Sorry to be a pain but I'd like them to be as close to the original as possible, assuming it makes sense to do so. The recess for the dial is one thing I will probably incorporate even though the original didn't have one, it just makes more sense.


    Thanks Mal

    P.S. If anyone has found shortcomings in the original design, it would be good to eliminate them in the new model if possible. I will have to lock out changes to design pretty soon, so get your comments in sooner rather than latter. Having never used one myself, it is hard to predict problems that as users you shold be aware of. This has been very expensive exercise, so I need to get it right first time.

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    Mine is a 260 slide Mal, same as Bruce's.

    Bob.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Anorak Bob View Post
    Mine is a 260 slide Mal, same as Bruce's.

    Bob.
    Hi Bob,

    yes, stupid of me, you did state that in your post. Common sense is not as common as the name suggests.
    Mal

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    Still waiting for the foundry to finish the test pieces, but it shouldn't be too much longer before we start the machining of the prototypes. With so many Australian foundrys closing down the remaining ones I've talked to are getting masses of orders and can't keep up with demand, which makes it harder to get decent delivery dates. I could have it done $30 cheaper offshore, but that's not what I'm about and I believe most of you feel the same. If I have to wait a bit longer to have it made here, then that's what I'll do.

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    Default T-Slot Cross slide

    Count me in on this. Very useful extra..

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    Default castings have arrived

    The sample castings have arrived and will machined soon, the finished photos will be posted when they're finished.

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    ..... Wishing for a (less costly) T-slot only version from among any factory seconds... (Since I only paid $600 for the 1946 model C in the first place)

    Donald

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    Quote Originally Posted by Tiptoeturtle View Post
    ..... Wishing for a (less costly) T-slot only version from among any factory seconds... (Since I only paid $600 for the 1946 model C in the first place)

    Donald
    I wouldn't sell a less than perfect slide, not very good if you want a reputation for supplying quality goods. The trouble with selling seconds cheap is, apart from the original owner, the next owner assumes that is your standard quality, that is not a reputation I want. I would sooner send them back to the foundry to remelt or use them on my own machines.
    Mal

  9. #24
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    I would not have had any intention to ever sell it, (but I anticipate I am going to drop dead in about 33 years' time, not sure what will happen to it then).
    If someone else sold theirs the assumption of the buyer would be that Hercus made it.
    But of course what you do is up to you.
    Potentially the 21st century version of the not less than perfect replicas will be superior to the 20th century originals.

    I think your merchandise's reputation is good.

    Donald

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    Quote Originally Posted by allterrain50 View Post
    I wouldn't sell a less than perfect slide, not very good if you want a reputation for supplying quality goods. The trouble with selling seconds cheap is, apart from the original owner, the next owner assumes that is your standard quality, that is not a reputation I want. I would sooner send them back to the foundry to remelt or use them on my own machines.
    Mal
    Good on ya Mal. Love the philosophy, for what its worth I for fully agree with you.

    It's a shame that in the world nowadays $$$ rule and selling seconds off cheap is a way of keeping share holders happy, but at the expense of quality and reputation.



    Thx
    Jon

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    Quote Originally Posted by Tiptoeturtle View Post
    ..... Wishing for a (less costly) T-slot only version from among any factory seconds... (Since I only paid $600 for the 1946 model C in the first place)

    Donald
    You're in luck, as in my experience Mal sells his parts at below factory seconds prices, but they're first rate quality. They're probably about half the price he really "should" be asking for them if following the traditional Australian retail model, and it's clearly a labour of love on his behalf.

    This reminds me of a car I decided to sell a couple of years ago. I decided to just get rid of it, and wanted it gone asap, so priced it well below market value so it would sell quickly and I wouldn't have a house looking like a used car lot*. A bargain ripe for the picking to whoever was quick enough, and the first to get the money to me scored the car. Regardless of how cheap it was, it didn't stop some clown asking me if I would accept a lower price Needless to say he got told where to shove his "offer", and it was sold a few minutes later to someone who recognised a bargain when they saw it. They couldn't get the money out of their wallets fast enough!

    Good on you Mal for the work you do in preserving the Hercus brand and I hope this latest project is as successful as those before it.

    Pete

    *The car sold in an hour

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    Quote Originally Posted by allterrain50 View Post

    P.S. If anyone has found shortcomings in the original design, it would be good to eliminate them in the new model if possible. I will have to lock out changes to design pretty soon, so get your comments in sooner rather than latter. Having never used one myself, it is hard to predict problems that as users you shold be aware of. This has been very expensive exercise, so I need to get it right first time.
    Not a shortcoming, but just a thought about a feature that could be included: A threaded hole to accept a threading stop at the front of the slide. Maybe a threading stop could be offered as well?

    Jordan

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    Most Australian Hercus owners would not have a South Bend 9" milling attachment, but anyone who did would need two tapped holes in the cross slide compound rest base beside/under the compound rest.

    South Bend Compound Rest Base Tapping.jpg

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    Quote Originally Posted by nadroj View Post
    Not a shortcoming, but just a thought about a feature that could be included: A threaded hole to accept a threading stop at the front of the slide. Maybe a threading stop could be offered as well?

    Jordan
    Hi Jordan,
    The threaded hole is certainly a possibility for the 260 version but may not be possible on the 9 version, it depends on how much is left after machining the recess for the crosslide dial, I'll know better shortly.
    Mal

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    Default another request

    Hello, I have just seen this effort to make slotted crosslide for hercus 360. I would be very intersted in one of these if it is not too late. Thankyou, RobertW.

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